Universitäts- und Hansestadt Greifswald Population 2026

Universitäts- und Hansestadt Greifswald has a population of 52,731, making it the #175 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Universitäts- und Hansestadt Greifswald (capital Berlin shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
52,731
Rank in Germany
#175
Coordinates
54.09°N, 13.40°E
~2 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
174 km
108 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

CityPopulationRank in Germany
Rostock198,293#40
Schwerin96,641#83
Neubrandenburg68,082#125
Stralsund58,976#151
Wismar45,255#225
Güstrow31,217#381
Neustrelitz22,291#595
Waren21,470#623

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FAQ

What is the population of Universitäts- und Hansestadt Greifswald?
Universitäts- und Hansestadt Greifswald has a population of 52,731 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #175 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Universitäts- und Hansestadt Greifswald in?
Universitäts- und Hansestadt Greifswald is located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
Is Universitäts- und Hansestadt Greifswald the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 174 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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