Stuttgart Population 2026
Stuttgart has a population of 612,663, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Baden-Wurttemberg. Roughly 0.7% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 5.6× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
612,663
Rank in Germany
#7
Coordinates
48.78°N, 9.18°E
~252 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
512 km
318 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Baden-Wurttemberg
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Mannheim | 307,960 | #21 |
| Karlsruhe | 283,799 | #24 |
| Freiburg | 237,460 | #34 |
| Heidelberg | 143,345 | #55 |
| Heilbronn | 120,733 | #62 |
| Ulm | 120,451 | #64 |
| Pforzheim | 119,313 | #66 |
| Reutlingen | 112,627 | #70 |
Cities near Stuttgart
- Esslingen92,390 people · ~10 km away
- Ludwigsburg87,603 people · ~13 km away
- Tübingen92,322 people · ~30 km away
- Reutlingen112,627 people · ~32 km away
- Pforzheim119,313 people · ~37 km away
- Heilbronn120,733 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Stuttgart?
Stuttgart has a population of 612,663 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Stuttgart in?
Stuttgart is located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.
Is Stuttgart the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 512 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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