Wismar Population 2026
Wismar has a population of 45,255, making it the #225 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 76× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,255
Rank in Germany
#225
Coordinates
53.89°N, 11.46°E
~1 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
200 km
124 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Rostock | 198,293 | #40 |
| Schwerin | 96,641 | #83 |
| Neubrandenburg | 68,082 | #125 |
| Stralsund | 58,976 | #151 |
| Universitäts- und Hansestadt Greifswald | 52,731 | #175 |
| Güstrow | 31,217 | #381 |
| Neustrelitz | 22,291 | #595 |
| Waren | 21,470 | #623 |
Cities near Wismar
FAQ
What is the population of Wismar?
Wismar has a population of 45,255 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #225 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Wismar in?
Wismar is located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
Is Wismar the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 200 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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