Speyer Population 2026
Speyer has a population of 50,343, making it the #194 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Rheinland-Pfalz. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,343
Rank in Germany
#194
Coordinates
49.32°N, 8.43°E
~111 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
498 km
309 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rheinland-Pfalz
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Mainz | 222,889 | #35 |
| 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 |
Cities near Speyer
- Ludwigshafen am Rhein163,196 people · ~18 km away
- Mannheim307,960 people · ~19 km away
- Heidelberg143,345 people · ~21 km away
- Neustadt an der Weinstraße53,984 people · ~21 km away
- Frankenthal47,438 people · ~24 km away
- Karlsruhe283,799 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Speyer?
Speyer has a population of 50,343 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #194 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Speyer in?
Speyer is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
Is Speyer the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 498 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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