Dessau Population 2026
Dessau has a population of 67,747, making it the #126 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Saxony-Anhalt. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
67,747
Rank in Germany
#126
Coordinates
51.84°N, 12.25°E
~63 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
110 km
68 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saxony-Anhalt
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Magdeburg | 244,329 | #31 |
| Halle (Saale) | 237,865 | #33 |
| Halberstadt | 39,729 | #280 |
| Weißenfels | 37,929 | #302 |
| Stendal | 37,722 | #305 |
| Bitterfeld-Wolfen | 36,592 | #312 |
| Merseburg | 34,780 | #330 |
| Wernigerode | 32,167 | #369 |
Cities near Dessau
- Bitterfeld-Wolfen36,592 people · ~25 km away
- Bernburg32,113 people · ~35 km away
- Halle (Saale)237,865 people · ~44 km away
- Magdeburg244,329 people · ~53 km away
- Leipzig504,971 people · ~56 km away
- Merseburg34,780 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dessau?
Dessau has a population of 67,747 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #126 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Dessau in?
Dessau is located in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
Is Dessau the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 110 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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