Wuppertal Population 2026
Wuppertal has a population of 360,797, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in North Rhine-Westphalia. Roughly 0.4% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 9.5× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
360,797
Rank in Germany
#17
Coordinates
51.26°N, 7.15°E
~150 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
452 km
281 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Rhine-Westphalia
Cities near Wuppertal
- Essen593,085 people · ~24 km away
- Hagen198,972 people · ~25 km away
- Bochum385,729 people · ~26 km away
- Düsseldorf618,685 people · ~26 km away
- Leverkusen162,738 people · ~28 km away
- Gelsenkirchen270,028 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Wuppertal?
Wuppertal has a population of 360,797 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Wuppertal in?
Wuppertal is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Is Wuppertal the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 452 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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