Saarlouis Population 2026
Saarlouis has a population of 38,333, making it the #297 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Saarland. It is about 89× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,333
Rank in Germany
#297
Coordinates
49.31°N, 6.75°E
~183 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
587 km
365 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saarland
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Saarbrücken | 182,971 | #43 |
| Neunkirchen | 49,843 | #197 |
| Homburg | 44,607 | #229 |
| Völklingen | 40,952 | #267 |
| Sankt Ingbert | 38,697 | #293 |
| Merzig | 31,118 | #384 |
| Sankt Wendel | 26,904 | #468 |
| Dillingen | 21,526 | #620 |
Cities near Saarlouis
- Dillingen21,526 people · ~5 km away
- Püttlingen21,052 people · ~10 km away
- Völklingen40,952 people · ~10 km away
- Merzig31,118 people · ~17 km away
- Saarbrücken182,971 people · ~21 km away
- Sankt Ingbert38,697 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Saarlouis?
Saarlouis has a population of 38,333 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #297 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Saarlouis in?
Saarlouis is located in Saarland, Germany.
Is Saarlouis the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 587 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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