Wolfsburg Population 2026
Wolfsburg has a population of 123,064, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Lower Saxony. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
123,064
Rank in Germany
#59
Coordinates
52.42°N, 10.78°E
~62 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
178 km
111 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 |
| Göttingen | 122,149 | #61 |
| Salzgitter | 104,970 | #74 |
| Hildesheim | 103,052 | #78 |
| Wilhelmshaven | 84,393 | #99 |
Cities near Wolfsburg
- Braunschweig244,715 people · ~25 km away
- Salzgitter104,970 people · ~39 km away
- Halberstadt39,729 people · ~62 km away
- Hildesheim103,052 people · ~64 km away
- Wernigerode32,167 people · ~65 km away
- Magdeburg244,329 people · ~66 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Wolfsburg?
Wolfsburg has a population of 123,064 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Wolfsburg in?
Wolfsburg is located in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Is Wolfsburg the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 178 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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