Wiesbaden Population 2026
Wiesbaden has a population of 288,850, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Hesse. Roughly 0.3% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
288,850
Rank in Germany
#23
Coordinates
50.09°N, 8.24°E
~147 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
450 km
279 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hesse
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt am Main | 650,000 | #5 |
| Kassel | 197,230 | #41 |
| Darmstadt | 167,029 | #47 |
| Offenbach | 119,192 | #67 |
| Gießen | 89,179 | #93 |
| Hanau am Main | 88,648 | #94 |
| Marburg an der Lahn | 78,895 | #108 |
| Fulda | 63,760 | #138 |
Cities near Wiesbaden
- Mainz222,889 people · ~12 km away
- Rüsselsheim am Main59,730 people · ~17 km away
- Frankfurt am Main650,000 people · ~32 km away
- Limburg an der Lahn33,820 people · ~36 km away
- Offenbach119,192 people · ~37 km away
- Darmstadt167,029 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Wiesbaden?
Wiesbaden has a population of 288,850 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Wiesbaden in?
Wiesbaden is located in Hesse, Germany.
Is Wiesbaden the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 450 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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