Ilmenau Population 2026

Ilmenau has a population of 38,834, making it the #289 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Thuringia. It is about 88× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ilmenau (capital Berlin shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

38,834

Rank in Germany

#289

Coordinates

50.68°N, 10.92°E

~478 m elevation · Europe/Berlin

Distance to capital (Berlin)

267 km

166 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Thuringia

City	Population	Rank in Germany
Erfurt	218,793	#37
Jena	104,712	#75
Gera	104,659	#76
Weimar	64,727	#136
Gotha	46,615	#217
Nordhausen	43,912	#235
Suhl	43,509	#241
Eisenach	40,747	#272

Cities near Ilmenau

Suhl43,509 people · ~18 km away
Gotha46,615 people · ~33 km away
Erfurt218,793 people · ~34 km away
Weimar64,727 people · ~44 km away
Coburg41,901 people · ~47 km away
Eisenach40,747 people · ~54 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ilmenau?

Ilmenau has a population of 38,834 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #289 biggest city in Germany.

What region is Ilmenau in?

Ilmenau is located in Thuringia, Germany.

Is Ilmenau the capital of Germany?

No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 267 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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