Trier Population 2026
Trier has a population of 100,129, making it the #80 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Rheinland-Pfalz. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
100,129
Rank in Germany
#80
Coordinates
49.76°N, 6.64°E
~141 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
564 km
350 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 |
| Kaiserslautern | 98,732 | #82 |
| Worms | 81,099 | #104 |
| Neuwied | 66,805 | #130 |
| Neustadt an der Weinstraße | 53,984 | #170 |
| Speyer | 50,343 | #194 |
Cities near Trier
- Merzig31,118 people · ~35 km away
- Dillingen21,526 people · ~45 km away
- Sankt Wendel26,904 people · ~50 km away
- Saarlouis38,333 people · ~50 km away
- Püttlingen21,052 people · ~55 km away
- Völklingen40,952 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Trier?
Trier has a population of 100,129 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #80 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Trier in?
Trier is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
Is Trier the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 564 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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