Neumünster Population 2026
Neumünster has a population of 80,196, making it the #105 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Schleswig-Holstein. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
80,196
Rank in Germany
#105
Coordinates
54.07°N, 9.98°E
~24 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
285 km
177 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Schleswig-Holstein
Cities near Neumünster
- Kiel252,668 people · ~29 km away
- Itzehoe33,047 people · ~35 km away
- Norderstedt82,844 people · ~41 km away
- Elmshorn48,703 people · ~42 km away
- Ahrensburg30,103 people · ~47 km away
- Pinneberg40,577 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Neumünster?
Neumünster has a population of 80,196 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #105 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Neumünster in?
Neumünster is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
Is Neumünster the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 285 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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