Merzig Population 2026
Merzig has a population of 31,118, making it the #384 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Saarland. It is about 110× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,118
Rank in Germany
#384
Coordinates
49.44°N, 6.64°E
~177 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
584 km
363 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saarland
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Saarbrücken | 182,971 | #43 |
| Neunkirchen | 49,843 | #197 |
| Homburg | 44,607 | #229 |
| Völklingen | 40,952 | #267 |
| Sankt Ingbert | 38,697 | #293 |
| Saarlouis | 38,333 | #297 |
| Sankt Wendel | 26,904 | #468 |
| Dillingen | 21,526 | #620 |
Cities near Merzig
- Dillingen21,526 people · ~12 km away
- Saarlouis38,333 people · ~17 km away
- Püttlingen21,052 people · ~25 km away
- Völklingen40,952 people · ~27 km away
- Trier100,129 people · ~35 km away
- Saarbrücken182,971 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Merzig?
Merzig has a population of 31,118 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #384 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Merzig in?
Merzig is located in Saarland, Germany.
Is Merzig the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 584 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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