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Hamburg (1.8 million inhabitants): major city of Germany, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Hamburg

CountryGermany
Population1.8 million

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Hamburg?

Hamburg has a metropolitan population of 1.8 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Hamburg located?

Hamburg is in Germany. It is a major city of Germany.

What is Hamburg known for?

Hamburg is a major city of Germany. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Germany factbook for the wider national picture.

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