Zwickau Population 2026

Zwickau has a population of 98,796, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Saxony. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.

Location of Zwickau (capital Berlin shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

98,796

Rank in Germany

#81

Coordinates

50.73°N, 12.49°E

~267 m elevation · Europe/Berlin

Distance to capital (Berlin)

210 km

130 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Saxony

City	Population	Rank in Germany
Dresden	564,904	#10
Leipzig	504,971	#14
Chemnitz	247,220	#29
Plauen	66,412	#132
Görlitz	57,751	#155
Freiberg	43,670	#236
Bautzen	41,972	#254
Pirna	40,322	#274

Cities near Zwickau

Altenburg38,568 people · ~29 km away
Chemnitz247,220 people · ~33 km away
Gera104,659 people · ~33 km away
Plauen66,412 people · ~36 km away
Hof49,239 people · ~61 km away
Freiberg43,670 people · ~63 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zwickau?

Zwickau has a population of 98,796 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 biggest city in Germany.

What region is Zwickau in?

Zwickau is located in Saxony, Germany.

Is Zwickau the capital of Germany?

No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 210 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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