Mainz Population 2026
Mainz has a population of 222,889, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Rheinland-Pfalz. Roughly 0.3% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
222,889
Rank in Germany
#35
Coordinates
49.98°N, 8.28°E
~125 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
455 km
283 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rheinland-Pfalz
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Ludwigshafen am Rhein | 163,196 | #50 |
| Koblenz | 107,319 | #71 |
| Trier | 100,129 | #80 |
| Kaiserslautern | 98,732 | #82 |
| Worms | 81,099 | #104 |
| Neuwied | 66,805 | #130 |
| Neustadt an der Weinstraße | 53,984 | #170 |
| Speyer | 50,343 | #194 |
Cities near Mainz
- Rüsselsheim am Main59,730 people · ~10 km away
- Wiesbaden288,850 people · ~12 km away
- Darmstadt167,029 people · ~29 km away
- Frankfurt am Main650,000 people · ~32 km away
- Offenbach119,192 people · ~37 km away
- Worms81,099 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mainz?
Mainz has a population of 222,889 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Mainz in?
Mainz is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
Is Mainz the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 455 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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