Salzgitter Population 2026
Salzgitter has a population of 104,970, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Lower Saxony. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
104,970
Rank in Germany
#74
Coordinates
52.16°N, 10.42°E
~99 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
208 km
129 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lower Saxony
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Hannover | 515,140 | #13 |
| Braunschweig | 244,715 | #30 |
| Osnabrück | 166,462 | #48 |
| Oldenburg | 159,218 | #52 |
| Wolfsburg | 123,064 | #59 |
| Göttingen | 122,149 | #61 |
| Hildesheim | 103,052 | #78 |
| Wilhelmshaven | 84,393 | #99 |
Cities near Salzgitter
- Braunschweig244,715 people · ~14 km away
- Hildesheim103,052 people · ~32 km away
- Wolfsburg123,064 people · ~39 km away
- Wernigerode32,167 people · ~44 km away
- Hannover515,140 people · ~52 km away
- Halberstadt39,729 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Salzgitter?
Salzgitter has a population of 104,970 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Salzgitter in?
Salzgitter is located in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Is Salzgitter the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 208 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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