Gießen Population 2026
Gießen has a population of 89,179, making it the #93 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Hesse. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
89,179
Rank in Germany
#93
Coordinates
50.59°N, 8.68°E
~162 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
392 km
243 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hesse
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt am Main | 650,000 | #5 |
| Wiesbaden | 288,850 | #23 |
| Kassel | 197,230 | #41 |
| Darmstadt | 167,029 | #47 |
| Offenbach | 119,192 | #67 |
| Hanau am Main | 88,648 | #94 |
| Marburg an der Lahn | 78,895 | #108 |
| Fulda | 63,760 | #138 |
Cities near Gießen
- Wetzlar52,656 people · ~12 km away
- Marburg an der Lahn78,895 people · ~26 km away
- Dillenburg22,974 people · ~32 km away
- Limburg an der Lahn33,820 people · ~50 km away
- Frankfurt am Main650,000 people · ~52 km away
- Hanau am Main88,648 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gießen?
Gießen has a population of 89,179 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #93 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Gießen in?
Gießen is located in Hesse, Germany.
Is Gießen the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 392 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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