Weimar Population 2026

Weimar has a population of 64,727, making it the #136 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Thuringia. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.

Location of Weimar (capital Berlin shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

64,727

Rank in Germany

#136

Coordinates

50.98°N, 11.33°E

~220 m elevation · Europe/Berlin

Distance to capital (Berlin)

224 km

139 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Thuringia

City	Population	Rank in Germany
Erfurt	218,793	#37
Jena	104,712	#75
Gera	104,659	#76
Gotha	46,615	#217
Nordhausen	43,912	#235
Suhl	43,509	#241
Eisenach	40,747	#272
Ilmenau	38,834	#289

Cities near Weimar

Jena104,712 people · ~19 km away
Erfurt218,793 people · ~21 km away
Ilmenau38,834 people · ~44 km away
Gotha46,615 people · ~44 km away
Weißenfels37,929 people · ~51 km away
Gera104,659 people · ~54 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Weimar?

Weimar has a population of 64,727 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #136 biggest city in Germany.

What region is Weimar in?

Weimar is located in Thuringia, Germany.

Is Weimar the capital of Germany?

No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 224 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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