Wedel Population 2026
Wedel has a population of 34,912, making it the #327 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Schleswig-Holstein. It is about 98× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,912
Rank in Germany
#327
Coordinates
53.58°N, 9.70°E
~11 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
275 km
171 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Schleswig-Holstein
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Kiel | 252,668 | #28 |
| Lübeck | 212,207 | #38 |
| Flensburg | 85,838 | #97 |
| Norderstedt | 82,844 | #101 |
| Neumünster | 80,196 | #105 |
| Elmshorn | 48,703 | #203 |
| Pinneberg | 40,577 | #273 |
| Itzehoe | 33,047 | #352 |
Cities near Wedel
- Pinneberg40,577 people · ~11 km away
- Elmshorn48,703 people · ~19 km away
- Hamburg1,973,896 people · ~20 km away
- Norderstedt82,844 people · ~23 km away
- Ahrensburg30,103 people · ~37 km away
- Itzehoe33,047 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Wedel?
Wedel has a population of 34,912 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #327 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Wedel in?
Wedel is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
Is Wedel the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 275 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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