Flensburg Population 2026
Flensburg has a population of 85,838, making it the #97 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Schleswig-Holstein. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
85,838
Rank in Germany
#97
Coordinates
54.79°N, 9.44°E
~33 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
363 km
225 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Schleswig-Holstein
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Kiel | 252,668 | #28 |
| Lübeck | 212,207 | #38 |
| Norderstedt | 82,844 | #101 |
| Neumünster | 80,196 | #105 |
| Elmshorn | 48,703 | #203 |
| Pinneberg | 40,577 | #273 |
| Wedel | 34,912 | #327 |
| Itzehoe | 33,047 | #352 |
Cities near Flensburg
- Kiel252,668 people · ~69 km away
- Neumünster80,196 people · ~87 km away
- Itzehoe33,047 people · ~97 km away
- Elmshorn48,703 people · ~116 km away
- Norderstedt82,844 people · ~126 km away
- Pinneberg40,577 people · ~128 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Flensburg?
Flensburg has a population of 85,838 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #97 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Flensburg in?
Flensburg is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
Is Flensburg the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 363 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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