Schwerin Population 2026
Schwerin has a population of 96,641, making it the #83 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
96,641
Rank in Germany
#83
Coordinates
53.63°N, 11.41°E
~48 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
181 km
112 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Rostock | 198,293 | #40 |
| Neubrandenburg | 68,082 | #125 |
| Stralsund | 58,976 | #151 |
| Universitäts- und Hansestadt Greifswald | 52,731 | #175 |
| Wismar | 45,255 | #225 |
| Güstrow | 31,217 | #381 |
| Neustrelitz | 22,291 | #595 |
| Waren | 21,470 | #623 |
Cities near Schwerin
FAQ
What is the population of Schwerin?
Schwerin has a population of 96,641 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #83 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Schwerin in?
Schwerin is located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
Is Schwerin the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 181 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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