Neunkirchen Population 2026
Neunkirchen has a population of 49,843, making it the #197 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Saarland. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 69× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,843
Rank in Germany
#197
Coordinates
49.34°N, 7.18°E
~289 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
561 km
348 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saarland
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Saarbrücken | 182,971 | #43 |
| Homburg | 44,607 | #229 |
| Völklingen | 40,952 | #267 |
| Sankt Ingbert | 38,697 | #293 |
| Saarlouis | 38,333 | #297 |
| Merzig | 31,118 | #384 |
| Sankt Wendel | 26,904 | #468 |
| Dillingen | 21,526 | #620 |
Cities near Neunkirchen
- Sankt Ingbert38,697 people · ~9 km away
- Homburg44,607 people · ~12 km away
- Sankt Wendel26,904 people · ~14 km away
- Saarbrücken182,971 people · ~18 km away
- Püttlingen21,052 people · ~22 km away
- Völklingen40,952 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Neunkirchen?
Neunkirchen has a population of 49,843 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #197 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Neunkirchen in?
Neunkirchen is located in Saarland, Germany.
Is Neunkirchen the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 561 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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