Völklingen Population 2026
Völklingen has a population of 40,952, making it the #267 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Saarland. It is about 84× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,952
Rank in Germany
#267
Coordinates
49.25°N, 6.86°E
~197 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
586 km
364 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 |
| Sankt Ingbert | 38,697 | #293 |
| Saarlouis | 38,333 | #297 |
| Merzig | 31,118 | #384 |
| Sankt Wendel | 26,904 | #468 |
| Dillingen | 21,526 | #620 |
Cities near Völklingen
- Püttlingen21,052 people · ~4 km away
- Saarlouis38,333 people · ~10 km away
- Saarbrücken182,971 people · ~11 km away
- Dillingen21,526 people · ~15 km away
- Sankt Ingbert38,697 people · ~19 km away
- Neunkirchen49,843 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Völklingen?
Völklingen has a population of 40,952 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #267 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Völklingen in?
Völklingen is located in Saarland, Germany.
Is Völklingen the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 586 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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