List of cities in Germany by population

Germany's urban landscape is a vibrant tapestry, from bustling metropolises to charming smaller towns. But what defines a 'large city' here, and which of these urban giants truly shape the nation's demographic heartbeat? Join us as we explore the dynamic populations of Germany's biggest cities, revealing fascinating patterns of growth, density, and regional influence. Germany officially classifies a 'Großstadt' (large city) as any municipality exceeding 100,000 inhabitants, a threshold met by 80 cities as of 2021. The urban landscape is dominated by a few major centers, but also characterized by a dense network of large cities, particularly prominent in North Rhine-Westphalia. Population trends show diverse patterns, with some cities experiencing rapid growth, especially in former East Germany, while others face modest declines, reflecting ongoing regional shifts.

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Germany's urban landscape is a vibrant tapestry, from bustling metropolises to charming smaller towns. But what defines a 'large city' here, and which of these urban giants truly shape the nation's demographic heartbeat? Join us as we explore the dynamic populations of Germany's biggest cities, revealing fascinating patterns of growth, density, and regional influence.

What Makes a 'Großstadt'?

In Germany, the term 'Großstadt' isn't just a casual description—it's a specific designation. Defined by the Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development, a city earns this title when its population crosses the 100,000 inhabitant mark.

As of December 31, 2021, Germany proudly counts 80 such large cities. It's important to remember that these figures refer strictly to the population within a city's administrative limits—they don't include the broader suburban areas or larger metropolitan agglomerations that often surround them.

The Urban Titans: Germany's Largest Cities

At the pinnacle of Germany's urban hierarchy stand three true giants: Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich. Berlin, the capital, dwarfs all others with nearly 3.7 million residents, a dynamic hub of culture and politics.

Hamburg, with over 1.9 million people, is Germany's second-largest city and a vital port, while the Bavarian capital, Munich, follows closely with almost 1.5 million, renowned for its strong economy and quality of life. These three are in a league of their own.

A Dense Network: The West's Urban Sprawl

Beyond the top three, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia stands out with an incredible concentration of large cities. It's home to powerhouses like Cologne and Düsseldorf, each with over 600,000 residents, and many others such as Dortmund, Essen, Duisburg, and Bochum.

This density reflects the region's historical industrial prowess and continues to shape its interconnected urban fabric. It's less about one dominant city and more about a bustling network of significant urban centers.

Shifts and Surges: Population Dynamics

Looking at population changes between 2015 and 2021 reveals interesting trends. While many cities saw modest growth, some experienced significant increases, like Potsdam (+9.19%) and Offenbach am Main (+6.11%), indicating popular new destinations.

Leipzig also experienced substantial growth (+7.39%), climbing two ranks, a testament to the revitalization of cities in former East Germany. These shifts highlight evolving economic opportunities and lifestyle preferences across the country.

Conversely, a few cities experienced slight declines, such as Recklinghausen (-3.16%) and Trier (-3.78%), suggesting localized demographic shifts or a migration to surrounding areas. Even small percentage changes can reflect significant population movements.

Capitals and Exceptions

Most of Germany's 16 state capitals are indeed 'Großstädte', underscoring their administrative and economic importance. For example, Wiesbaden, Hanover, and Dresden all comfortably exceed the 100,000 threshold.

However, there's one notable exception: Schwerin, the capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. With a population just under 100,000, it remains the only state capital not to qualify as a 'Großstadt' by official definition—a charming distinction among its larger peers.

A Tapestry of Densities

These cities also showcase a wide range of population densities. Highly compact cities like Herne, with over 3,000 residents per square kilometer, stand in contrast to more sprawling large cities like Wolfsburg or Salzgitter, with densities closer to 500-600 residents per square kilometer.

This diversity in density paints a picture of Germany's varied urban planning and historical development, from dense industrial centers to cities integrated with more open green spaces.

Germany's Evolving Urban Story

The list of Germany's large cities offers more than just numbers; it tells a story of an evolving nation. Each city, whether growing rapidly or maintaining a steady pace, contributes to the rich cultural and economic landscape of the country.

These population figures, regularly updated by the Federal Statistical Office, provide a crucial snapshot, helping us understand where people are choosing to live and how Germany's urban centers continue to adapt and thrive.

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List of cities in Germany by population

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Population density in 2022

As defined by the German Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development, a Großstadt (large city) is a city with more than 100,000 inhabitants. As of today, 80 cities in Germany fulfill this criterion and are listed here. This list refers only to the population of individual municipalities within their defined limits, which does not include other municipalities or suburban areas within urban agglomerations or metropolitan areas.

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List of cities in Germany by population

The following table lists the 80 cities in Germany with a population of at least 100,000 each on 31 December 2021, as estimated by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany. A city is displayed in bold if it is a state or federal capital, and in italics if it is the most populous city in the state. The table below contains the following information:

• The city rank by population as of 31 December 2021, as estimated by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany • The city name • The name of the state in which the city lies • The city population as of 31 December 2021, as estimated by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany • The city population as of 31 December 2015, as estimated by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany • The city percentage population change from 31 December 2015 to 31 December 2021 • The change in city rank by population from 31 December 2015 to 31 December 2021 • The city land area as of 31 December 2021 • The city population density as of 31 December 2021 (residents per unit of land area) • The city latitude and longitude coordinates.

Schwerin is the only state capital not listed.

<table><thead><tr><th>2021 rank</th><th>City</th><th>State</th><th>2021 estimate</th><th>2015 estimate</th><th>Growth</th><th>Rank change</th><th>2021 land area</th><th>2021 population density</th><th>Location</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Berlin</td><td>Berlin</td><td>3,677,472</td><td>3,520,031</td><td>+4.47%</td><td>0</td><td>891.3 km2 344.1 sq mi</td><td>4,126/km2 10,690/sq mi</td><td>52°31′N 13°23′E / 52.517°N 13.383°E</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Hamburg</td><td>Hamburg</td><td>1,906,411</td><td>1,787,408</td><td>+6.66%</td><td>0</td><td>755.2 km2 291.6 sq mi</td><td>2,524/km2 6,540/sq mi</td><td>53°33′N 10°0′E / 53.550°N 10.000°E</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Munich (München)</td><td>Bavaria</td><td>1,487,708</td><td>1,450,381</td><td>+2.57%</td><td>0</td><td>310.7 km2 120.0 sq mi</td><td>4,788/km2 12,400/sq mi</td><td>48°8′N 11°34′E / 48.133°N 11.567°E</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Cologne (Köln)</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>1,073,096</td><td>1,060,582</td><td>+1.18%</td><td>0</td><td>405.15 km2 156.43 sq mi</td><td>2,648/km2 6,860/sq mi</td><td>50°56′N 6°57′E / 50.933°N 6.950°E</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Frankfurt am Main</td><td>Hesse</td><td>759,224</td><td>732,688</td><td>+3.62%</td><td>0</td><td>248.31 km2 95.87 sq mi</td><td>3,057/km2 7,920/sq mi</td><td>50°7′N 8°41′E / 50.117°N 8.683°E</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Stuttgart</td><td>Baden-Württemberg</td><td>626,275</td><td>623,738</td><td>+0.41%</td><td>0</td><td>207.33 km2 80.05 sq mi</td><td>3,020/km2 7,800/sq mi</td><td>48°47′N 9°11′E / 48.783°N 9.183°E</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Düsseldorf</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>619,477</td><td>612,178</td><td>+1.19%</td><td>0</td><td>217.41 km2 83.94 sq mi</td><td>2,849/km2 7,380/sq mi</td><td>51°14′N 6°47′E / 51.233°N 6.783°E</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Leipzig</td><td>Saxony</td><td>601,866</td><td>560,472</td><td>+7.39%</td><td>2</td><td>297.4 km2 114.8 sq mi</td><td>2,024/km2 5,240/sq mi</td><td>51°20′N 12°23′E / 51.333°N 12.383°E</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Dortmund</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>586,852</td><td>586,181</td><td>+0.11%</td><td>1</td><td>280.71 km2 108.38 sq mi</td><td>2,091/km2 5,420/sq mi</td><td>51°31′N 7°28′E / 51.517°N 7.467°E</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Essen</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>579,432</td><td>582,624</td><td>−0.55%</td><td>1</td><td>210.34 km2 81.21 sq mi</td><td>2,755/km2 7,140/sq mi</td><td>51°27′N 7°1′E / 51.450°N 7.017°E</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Bremen</td><td>Bremen</td><td>563,290</td><td>557,464</td><td>+1.05%</td><td>0</td><td>326.7 km2 126.1 sq mi</td><td>1,724/km2 4,470/sq mi</td><td>53°5′N 8°48′E / 53.083°N 8.800°E</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Dresden</td><td>Saxony</td><td>555,351</td><td>543,825</td><td>+2.12%</td><td>0</td><td>328.8 km2 127.0 sq mi</td><td>1,689/km2 4,370/sq mi</td><td>51°2′N 13°44′E / 51.033°N 13.733°E</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>Hanover (Hannover)</td><td>Lower Saxony</td><td>535,932</td><td>532,163</td><td>+0.71%</td><td>0</td><td>204.0 km2 78.8 sq mi</td><td>2,627/km2 6,800/sq mi</td><td>52°22′N 9°43′E / 52.367°N 9.717°E</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>Nuremberg (Nürnberg)</td><td>Bavaria</td><td>510,632</td><td>509,975</td><td>+0.13%</td><td>0</td><td>186.5 km2 72.0 sq mi</td><td>2,739/km2 7,090/sq mi</td><td>49°27′N 11°5′E / 49.450°N 11.083°E</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>Duisburg</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>495,152</td><td>491,231</td><td>+0.80%</td><td>0</td><td>232.8 km2 89.9 sq mi</td><td>2,127/km2 5,510/sq mi</td><td>51°26′N 6°46′E / 51.433°N 6.767°E</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>Bochum</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>363,441</td><td>364,742</td><td>−0.36%</td><td>0</td><td>145.4 km2 56.1 sq mi</td><td>2,500/km2 6,500/sq mi</td><td>51°29′N 7°13′E / 51.483°N 7.217°E</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>Wuppertal</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>354,572</td><td>350,046</td><td>+1.29%</td><td>0</td><td>168.4 km2 65.0 sq mi</td><td>2,105/km2 5,450/sq mi</td><td>51°16′N 7°11′E / 51.267°N 7.183°E</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>Bielefeld</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>334,002</td><td>333,090</td><td>+0.27%</td><td>0</td><td>257.8 km2 99.5 sq mi</td><td>1,296/km2 3,360/sq mi</td><td>52°1′N 8°32′E / 52.017°N 8.533°E</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>Bonn</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>331,885</td><td>318,809</td><td>+4.10%</td><td>0</td><td>141.1 km2 54.5 sq mi</td><td>2,353/km2 6,090/sq mi</td><td>50°44′N 7°6′E / 50.733°N 7.100°E</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>Münster</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>317,713</td><td>310,039</td><td>+2.48%</td><td>0</td><td>302.9 km2 117.0 sq mi</td><td>1,049/km2 2,720/sq mi</td><td>51°58′N 7°38′E / 51.967°N 7.633°E</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td>Mannheim</td><td>Baden-Württemberg</td><td>311,831</td><td>305,780</td><td>+1.98%</td><td>1</td><td>145.0 km2 56.0 sq mi</td><td>2,151/km2 5,570/sq mi</td><td>49°29′N 8°28′E / 49.483°N 8.467°E</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td>Karlsruhe</td><td>Baden-Württemberg</td><td>306,502</td><td>307,755</td><td>−0.41%</td><td>1</td><td>173.5 km2 67.0 sq mi</td><td>1,767/km2 4,580/sq mi</td><td>49°0′N 8°24′E / 49.000°N 8.400°E</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td>Augsburg</td><td>Bavaria</td><td>296,478</td><td>286,374</td><td>+3.53%</td><td>0</td><td>146.8 km2 56.7 sq mi</td><td>2,019/km2 5,230/sq mi</td><td>48°22′N 10°54′E / 48.367°N 10.900°E</td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td>Wiesbaden</td><td>Hesse</td><td>278,950</td><td>276,218</td><td>+0.99%</td><td>0</td><td>203.9 km2 78.7 sq mi</td><td>1,368/km2 3,540/sq mi</td><td>50°5′N 8°14′E / 50.083°N 8.233°E</td></tr><tr><td>25</td><td>Mönchengladbach</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>261,001</td><td>259,996</td><td>+0.39%</td><td>1</td><td>170.4 km2 65.8 sq mi</td><td>1,531/km2 3,970/sq mi</td><td>51°12′N 6°26′E / 51.200°N 6.433°E</td></tr><tr><td>26</td><td>Gelsenkirchen</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>260,126</td><td>260,368</td><td>−0.09%</td><td>1</td><td>104.8 km2 40.5 sq mi</td><td>2,481/km2 6,430/sq mi</td><td>51°31′N 7°6′E / 51.517°N 7.100°E</td></tr><tr><td>27</td><td>Aachen</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>249,070</td><td>245,885</td><td>+1.30%</td><td>3</td><td>160.85 km2 62.10 sq mi</td><td>1,548/km2 4,010/sq mi</td><td>50°47′N 6°5′E / 50.783°N 6.083°E</td></tr><tr><td>28</td><td>Braunschweig</td><td>Lower Saxony</td><td>248,823</td><td>251,364</td><td>−1.01%</td><td>1</td><td>192.1 km2 74.2 sq mi</td><td>1,295/km2 3,350/sq mi</td><td>52°16′N 10°31′E / 52.267°N 10.517°E</td></tr><tr><td>29</td><td>Kiel</td><td>Schleswig-Holstein</td><td>246,243</td><td>246,306</td><td>−0.03%</td><td>0</td><td>118.6 km2 45.8 sq mi</td><td>2,076/km2 5,380/sq mi</td><td>54°20′N 10°8′E / 54.333°N 10.133°E</td></tr><tr><td>30</td><td>Chemnitz</td><td>Saxony</td><td>243,105</td><td>248,645</td><td>−2.23%</td><td>2</td><td>220.85 km2 85.27 sq mi</td><td>1,101/km2 2,850/sq mi</td><td>50°50′N 12°55′E / 50.833°N 12.917°E</td></tr><tr><td>31</td><td>Halle (Saale)</td><td>Saxony-Anhalt</td><td>238,061</td><td>236,991</td><td>+0.45%</td><td>0</td><td>135.0 km2 52.1 sq mi</td><td>1,763/km2 4,570/sq mi</td><td>51°29′N 11°58′E / 51.483°N 11.967°E</td></tr><tr><td>32</td><td>Magdeburg</td><td>Saxony-Anhalt</td><td>236,188</td><td>235,723</td><td>+0.20%</td><td>0</td><td>201.0 km2 77.6 sq mi</td><td>1,175/km2 3,040/sq mi</td><td>52°8′N 11°37′E / 52.133°N 11.617°E</td></tr><tr><td>33</td><td>Freiburg im Breisgau</td><td>Baden-Württemberg</td><td>231,848</td><td>226,393</td><td>+2.41%</td><td>0</td><td>153.1 km2 59.1 sq mi</td><td>1,514/km2 3,920/sq mi</td><td>47°59′N 7°51′E / 47.983°N 7.850°E</td></tr><tr><td>34</td><td>Krefeld</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>227,050</td><td>225,144</td><td>+0.85%</td><td>0</td><td>137.7 km2 53.2 sq mi</td><td>1,649/km2 4,270/sq mi</td><td>51°20′N 6°34′E / 51.333°N 6.567°E</td></tr><tr><td>35</td><td>Mainz</td><td>Rhineland-Palatinate</td><td>217,556</td><td>209,779</td><td>+3.71%</td><td>3</td><td>97.7 km2 37.7 sq mi</td><td>2,226/km2 5,770/sq mi</td><td>50°0′N 8°16′E / 50.000°N 8.267°E</td></tr><tr><td>36</td><td>Lübeck</td><td>Schleswig-Holstein</td><td>216,277</td><td>216,253</td><td>+0.01%</td><td>1</td><td>214.1 km2 82.7 sq mi</td><td>1,010/km2 2,600/sq mi</td><td>53°52′N 10°41′E / 53.867°N 10.683°E</td></tr><tr><td>37</td><td>Erfurt</td><td>Thuringia</td><td>213,227</td><td>210,118</td><td>+1.48%</td><td>0</td><td>269.2 km2 103.9 sq mi</td><td>792/km2 2,050/sq mi</td><td>50°59′N 11°2′E / 50.983°N 11.033°E</td></tr><tr><td>38</td><td>Oberhausen</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>208,752</td><td>210,934</td><td>−1.03%</td><td>2</td><td>77.0 km2 29.7 sq mi</td><td>2,710/km2 7,000/sq mi</td><td>51°28′N 6°51′E / 51.467°N 6.850°E</td></tr><tr><td>39</td><td>Rostock</td><td>Mecklenburg-Vorpommern</td><td>208,400</td><td>206,011</td><td>+1.16%</td><td>0</td><td>181.4 km2 70.0 sq mi</td><td>1,149/km2 2,980/sq mi</td><td>54°5′N 12°8′E / 54.083°N 12.133°E</td></tr><tr><td>40</td><td>Kassel</td><td>Hesse</td><td>200,406</td><td>197,984</td><td>+1.22%</td><td>0</td><td>107.0 km2 41.3 sq mi</td><td>1,873/km2 4,850/sq mi</td><td>51°19′N 9°30′E / 51.317°N 9.500°E</td></tr><tr><td>41</td><td>Hagen</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>188,713</td><td>189,044</td><td>−0.18%</td><td>0</td><td>160.4 km2 61.9 sq mi</td><td>1,177/km2 3,050/sq mi</td><td>51°22′N 7°29′E / 51.367°N 7.483°E</td></tr><tr><td>42</td><td>Potsdam</td><td>Brandenburg</td><td>183,154</td><td>167,745</td><td>+9.19%</td><td>3</td><td>187.3 km2 72.3 sq mi</td><td>978/km2 2,530/sq mi</td><td>52°24′N 13°4′E / 52.400°N 13.067°E</td></tr><tr><td>43</td><td>Saarbrücken</td><td>Saarland</td><td>179,634</td><td>178,151</td><td>+0.83%</td><td>0</td><td>167.1 km2 64.5 sq mi</td><td>1,075/km2 2,780/sq mi</td><td>49°14′N 7°0′E / 49.233°N 7.000°E</td></tr><tr><td>44</td><td>Hamm</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>179,238</td><td>179,397</td><td>−0.09%</td><td>2</td><td>226.3 km2 87.4 sq mi</td><td>792/km2 2,050/sq mi</td><td>51°41′N 7°49′E / 51.683°N 7.817°E</td></tr><tr><td>45</td><td>Ludwigshafen am Rhein</td><td>Rhineland-Palatinate</td><td>172,145</td><td>164,718</td><td>+4.51%</td><td>1</td><td>77.7 km2 30.0 sq mi</td><td>2,216/km2 5,740/sq mi</td><td>49°29′N 8°26′E / 49.483°N 8.433°E</td></tr><tr><td>46</td><td>Mülheim an der Ruhr</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>170,739</td><td>169,278</td><td>+0.86%</td><td>2</td><td>91.3 km2 35.3 sq mi</td><td>1,871/km2 4,850/sq mi</td><td>51°26′N 6°53′E / 51.433°N 6.883°E</td></tr><tr><td>47</td><td>Oldenburg</td><td>Lower Saxony</td><td>170,389</td><td>163,830</td><td>+4.00%</td><td>0</td><td>103.0 km2 39.8 sq mi</td><td>1,655/km2 4,290/sq mi</td><td>53°8′N 8°13′E / 53.133°N 8.217°E</td></tr><tr><td>48</td><td>Osnabrück</td><td>Lower Saxony</td><td>165,034</td><td>162,403</td><td>+1.62%</td><td>1</td><td>119.8 km2 46.3 sq mi</td><td>1,378/km2 3,570/sq mi</td><td>52°17′N 8°3′E / 52.283°N 8.050°E</td></tr><tr><td>49</td><td>Leverkusen</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>163,851</td><td>163,487</td><td>+0.22%</td><td>1</td><td>78.9 km2 30.5 sq mi</td><td>2,078/km2 5,380/sq mi</td><td>51°2′N 6°59′E / 51.033°N 6.983°E</td></tr><tr><td>50</td><td>Darmstadt</td><td>Hesse</td><td>159,631</td><td>155,353</td><td>+2.75%</td><td>4</td><td>122.2 km2 47.2 sq mi</td><td>1,306/km2 3,380/sq mi</td><td>49°52′N 8°39′E / 49.867°N 8.650°E</td></tr><tr><td>51</td><td>Heidelberg</td><td>Baden-Württemberg</td><td>159,245</td><td>156,267</td><td>+1.91%</td><td>0</td><td>108.8 km2 42.0 sq mi</td><td>1,463/km2 3,790/sq mi</td><td>49°25′N 8°43′E / 49.417°N 8.717°E</td></tr><tr><td>52</td><td>Solingen</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>158,957</td><td>158,726</td><td>+0.15%</td><td>2</td><td>89.5 km2 34.6 sq mi</td><td>1,777/km2 4,600/sq mi</td><td>51°10′N 7°5′E / 51.167°N 7.083°E</td></tr><tr><td>53</td><td>Herne</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>156,621</td><td>155,851</td><td>+0.49%</td><td>1</td><td>51.4 km2 19.8 sq mi</td><td>3,047/km2 7,890/sq mi</td><td>51°33′N 7°13′E / 51.550°N 7.217°E</td></tr><tr><td>54</td><td>Regensburg</td><td>Bavaria</td><td>153,542</td><td>145,465</td><td>+5.55%</td><td>2</td><td>80.8 km2 31.2 sq mi</td><td>1,901/km2 4,920/sq mi</td><td>49°1′N 12°5′E / 49.017°N 12.083°E</td></tr><tr><td>55</td><td>Neuss</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>152,731</td><td>155,414</td><td>−1.73%</td><td>2</td><td>99.5 km2 38.4 sq mi</td><td>1,535/km2 3,980/sq mi</td><td>51°12′N 6°42′E / 51.200°N 6.700°E</td></tr><tr><td>56</td><td>Paderborn</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>152,531</td><td>148,126</td><td>+2.97%</td><td>1</td><td>179.4 km2 69.3 sq mi</td><td>850/km2 2,200/sq mi</td><td>51°43′N 8°46′E / 51.717°N 8.767°E</td></tr><tr><td>57</td><td>Ingolstadt</td><td>Bavaria</td><td>138,016</td><td>132,438</td><td>+4.21%</td><td>0</td><td>133.4 km2 51.5 sq mi</td><td>1,035/km2 2,680/sq mi</td><td>48°46′N 11°26′E / 48.767°N 11.433°E</td></tr><tr><td>58</td><td>Offenbach am Main</td><td>Hesse</td><td>131,295</td><td>123,734</td><td>+6.11%</td><td>3</td><td>44.9 km2 17.3 sq mi</td><td>2,924/km2 7,570/sq mi</td><td>50°6′N 8°48′E / 50.100°N 8.800°E</td></tr><tr><td>59</td><td>Fürth</td><td>Bavaria</td><td>129,122</td><td>124,171</td><td>+3.99%</td><td>0</td><td>63.4 km2 24.5 sq mi</td><td>2,038/km2 5,280/sq mi</td><td>49°28′N 11°0′E / 49.467°N 11.000°E</td></tr><tr><td>60</td><td>Ulm</td><td>Baden-Württemberg</td><td>126,949</td><td>122,636</td><td>+3.52%</td><td>2</td><td>118.7 km2 45.8 sq mi</td><td>1,070/km2 2,800/sq mi</td><td>48°24′N 9°59′E / 48.400°N 9.983°E</td></tr><tr><td>61</td><td>Würzburg</td><td>Bavaria</td><td>126,933</td><td>124,873</td><td>+1.65%</td><td>3</td><td>87.6 km2 33.8 sq mi</td><td>1,449/km2 3,750/sq mi</td><td>49°47′N 9°56′E / 49.783°N 9.933°E</td></tr><tr><td>62</td><td>Heilbronn</td><td>Baden-Württemberg</td><td>125,613</td><td>122,567</td><td>+2.49%</td><td>1</td><td>99.9 km2 38.6 sq mi</td><td>1,258/km2 3,260/sq mi</td><td>49°9′N 9°13′E / 49.150°N 9.217°E</td></tr><tr><td>63</td><td>Pforzheim</td><td>Baden-Württemberg</td><td>125,529</td><td>122,247</td><td>+2.68%</td><td>1</td><td>98.0 km2 37.8 sq mi</td><td>1,281/km2 3,320/sq mi</td><td>48°54′N 8°43′E / 48.900°N 8.717°E</td></tr><tr><td>64</td><td>Wolfsburg</td><td>Lower Saxony</td><td>123,949</td><td>124,045</td><td>−0.08%</td><td>4</td><td>204.0 km2 78.8 sq mi</td><td>608/km2 1,570/sq mi</td><td>52°25′23″N 10°47′14″E / 52.42306°N 10.78722°E</td></tr><tr><td>65</td><td>Bottrop</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>117,311</td><td>117,143</td><td>+0.14%</td><td>1</td><td>100.7 km2 38.9 sq mi</td><td>1,165/km2 3,020/sq mi</td><td>51°31′29″N 6°55′22″E / 51.52472°N 6.92278°E</td></tr><tr><td>66</td><td>Göttingen</td><td>Lower Saxony</td><td>116,557</td><td>118,914</td><td>−1.98%</td><td>1</td><td>116.9 km2 45.1 sq mi</td><td>997/km2 2,580/sq mi</td><td>51°32′N 9°56′E / 51.533°N 9.933°E</td></tr><tr><td>67</td><td>Reutlingen</td><td>Baden-Württemberg</td><td>116,456</td><td>114,310</td><td>+1.88%</td><td>2</td><td>87.1 km2 33.6 sq mi</td><td>1,338/km2 3,470/sq mi</td><td>48°29′N 9°13′E / 48.483°N 9.217°E</td></tr><tr><td>68</td><td>Koblenz</td><td>Rhineland-Palatinate</td><td>113,638</td><td>112,586</td><td>+0.93%</td><td>3</td><td>105.0 km2 40.5 sq mi</td><td>1,082/km2 2,800/sq mi</td><td>50°21′35″N 7°35′52″E / 50.35972°N 7.59778°E</td></tr><tr><td>69</td><td>Erlangen</td><td>Bavaria</td><td>113,292</td><td>108,336</td><td>+4.57%</td><td>6</td><td>77.0 km2 29.7 sq mi</td><td>1,472/km2 3,810/sq mi</td><td>49°35′N 11°1′E / 49.583°N 11.017°E</td></tr><tr><td>70</td><td>Bremerhaven</td><td>Bremen</td><td>113,173</td><td>114,025</td><td>−0.75%</td><td>0</td><td>93.8 km2 36.2 sq mi</td><td>1,206/km2 3,120/sq mi</td><td>53°33′N 8°35′E / 53.550°N 8.583°E</td></tr><tr><td>71</td><td>Remscheid</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>111,770</td><td>109,499</td><td>+2.07%</td><td>3</td><td>74.6 km2 28.8 sq mi</td><td>1,498/km2 3,880/sq mi</td><td>51°11′N 7°12′E / 51.183°N 7.200°E</td></tr><tr><td>72</td><td>Bergisch Gladbach</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>111,645</td><td>111,366</td><td>+0.25%</td><td>0</td><td>83.1 km2 32.1 sq mi</td><td>1,343/km2 3,480/sq mi</td><td>51°0′N 7°7′E / 51.000°N 7.117°E</td></tr><tr><td>73</td><td>Recklinghausen</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>110,714</td><td>114,330</td><td>−3.16%</td><td>5</td><td>66.4 km2 25.6 sq mi</td><td>1,667/km2 4,320/sq mi</td><td>51°35′6″N 7°9′43″E / 51.58500°N 7.16194°E</td></tr><tr><td>74</td><td>Trier</td><td>Rhineland-Palatinate</td><td>110,570</td><td>114,914</td><td>−3.78%</td><td>7</td><td>117.1 km2 45.2 sq mi</td><td>945/km2 2,450/sq mi</td><td>49°45′N 6°38′E / 49.750°N 6.633°E</td></tr><tr><td>75</td><td>Jena</td><td>Thuringia</td><td>110,502</td><td>109,527</td><td>+0.89%</td><td>2</td><td>114.8 km2 44.3 sq mi</td><td>963/km2 2,490/sq mi</td><td>50°55′38″N 11°35′10″E / 50.92722°N 11.58611°E</td></tr><tr><td>76</td><td>Moers</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>103,725</td><td>104,529</td><td>−0.77%</td><td>0</td><td>67.7 km2 26.1 sq mi</td><td>1,533/km2 3,970/sq mi</td><td>51°27′33″N 6°37′11″E / 51.45917°N 6.61972°E</td></tr><tr><td>77</td><td>Salzgitter</td><td>Lower Saxony</td><td>103,694</td><td>101,079</td><td>+2.59%</td><td>2</td><td>223.9 km2 86.4 sq mi</td><td>463/km2 1,200/sq mi</td><td>52°9′N 10°20′E / 52.150°N 10.333°E</td></tr><tr><td>78</td><td>Siegen</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>101,516</td><td>102,355</td><td>−0.82%</td><td>1</td><td>114.7 km2 44.3 sq mi</td><td>885/km2 2,290/sq mi</td><td>50°53′N 8°1′E / 50.883°N 8.017°E</td></tr><tr><td>79</td><td>Gütersloh</td><td>North Rhine-Westphalia</td><td>101,158</td><td>97,586</td><td>+3.66%</td><td>3</td><td>112.0 km2 43.2 sq mi</td><td>896/km2 2,320/sq mi</td><td>51°54′N 8°23′E / 51.900°N 8.383°E</td></tr><tr><td>80</td><td>Hildesheim</td><td>Lower Saxony</td><td>100,319</td><td>101,667</td><td>−1.33%</td><td>2</td><td>92.2 km2 35.6 sq mi</td><td>1,088/km2 2,820/sq mi</td><td>52°9′N 9°57′E / 52.150°N 9.950°E</td></tr></tbody></table>