Wilhelmshaven Population 2026
Wilhelmshaven has a population of 84,393, making it the #99 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Lower Saxony. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
84,393
Rank in Germany
#99
Coordinates
53.55°N, 8.10°E
~2 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
373 km
232 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 |
| Salzgitter | 104,970 | #74 |
| Hildesheim | 103,052 | #78 |
Cities near Wilhelmshaven
- Bremerhaven118,610 people · ~31 km away
- Oldenburg159,218 people · ~46 km away
- Delmenhorst75,893 people · ~65 km away
- Bremen546,501 people · ~70 km away
- Itzehoe33,047 people · ~102 km away
- Elmshorn48,703 people · ~105 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Wilhelmshaven?
Wilhelmshaven has a population of 84,393 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #99 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Wilhelmshaven in?
Wilhelmshaven is located in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Is Wilhelmshaven the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 373 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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