Amberg Population 2026
Amberg has a population of 44,737, making it the #226 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Bavaria. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,737
Rank in Germany
#226
Coordinates
49.44°N, 11.86°E
~373 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
359 km
223 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bavaria
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Munich | 1,505,005 | #3 |
| Nuremberg | 515,543 | #12 |
| Augsburg | 301,105 | #22 |
| Regensburg | 151,389 | #54 |
| Würzburg | 133,731 | #57 |
| Fürth | 132,036 | #58 |
| Ingolstadt | 120,658 | #63 |
| Erlangen | 102,675 | #79 |
Cities near Amberg
- Schwandorf in Bayern28,235 people · ~22 km away
- Weiden42,550 people · ~34 km away
- Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz39,557 people · ~34 km away
- Regensburg151,389 people · ~51 km away
- Nuremberg515,543 people · ~57 km away
- Bayreuth72,940 people · ~60 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Amberg?
Amberg has a population of 44,737 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #226 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Amberg in?
Amberg is located in Bavaria, Germany.
Is Amberg the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 359 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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