Most Dense in Germany

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Germany

1 Neue Neustadt 14 129,629/mi²
2 Neubrück 07 121,688/mi²
3 Linden-Nord 06 43,581/mi²
4 Oststadt 06 43,539/mi²
5 Friedenau 16 42,967/mi²
6 Fennpfuhl 16 41,554/mi²
7 Äußere Neustadt 13 41,132/mi²
8 Gesundbrunnen 16 40,140/mi²
9 Kreuzberg 16 38,376/mi²
10 Wilmersdorf 16 37,044/mi²
11 Neukölln 16 37,002/mi²
12 Dulsberg 04 36,961/mi²
13 Prenzlauer Berg 16 36,920/mi²
14 Gropiusstadt 16 35,478/mi²
15 Neustadt/Süd 07 34,806/mi²
16 Eilbek 04 34,620/mi²
17 Friedrichshain 16 33,114/mi²
18 Ottensen 04 32,076/mi²
19 Charlottenburg 16 30,454/mi²
20 Altstadt Sud 07 30,236/mi²
21 Halensee 16 29,904/mi²
22 Steglitz 16 29,102/mi²
23 Hansaviertel 16 28,445/mi²
24 Märkisches Viertel 16 28,411/mi²
25 Leuben 13 27,792/mi²
26 Moabit 16 27,188/mi²
27 Neu-Hohenschönhausen 16 26,821/mi²
28 Barmbek-Nord 04 26,663/mi²
29 Pankow 16 26,079/mi²
30 Hamm 04 25,843/mi²
31 Gallus 05 25,308/mi²
32 Hellersdorf 16 25,138/mi²
33 Friedrichsfelde 16 24,534/mi²
34 Wedding 16 24,381/mi²
35 Neuehrenfeld 07 24,103/mi²
36 Eppendorf 04 23,852/mi²
37 Löbtau 13 23,848/mi²
38 Paulsstadt 12 22,430/mi²
39 Buchforst 07 22,428/mi²
40 Gohlis 13 22,402/mi²
41 Mitte 16 21,733/mi²
42 Südstadt 06 20,697/mi²
43 Steilshoop 04 20,456/mi²
44 Niederrad 05 19,973/mi²
45 Reinickendorf 16 19,923/mi²
46 Gorbitz 13 19,816/mi²
47 Borgfelde 04 19,351/mi²
48 Winterhude 04 19,243/mi²
49 Altstadt Nord 07 18,865/mi²
50 Bayenthal 07 17,784/mi²
51 Kessenich 07 16,923/mi²
52 Weißensee 16 16,895/mi²
53 Wandsbek 04 16,684/mi²
54 Horn 04 16,624/mi²
55 Mühlenberg 06 16,435/mi²
56 Bad Oeynhausen 07 16,395/mi²
57 Wersten 07 16,066/mi²
58 Vechelde 06 16,058/mi²
59 Buckow 16 15,994/mi²
60 Lankwitz 16 15,539/mi²
61 Auf der Horst 06 15,326/mi²
62 Lurup 04 15,285/mi²
63 Rotherbaum 04 15,280/mi²
64 Schmargendorf 16 15,116/mi²
65 Wilhelmsruh 16 15,108/mi²
66 Hiddenhausen 07 14,943/mi²
67 Rummelsburg 16 14,657/mi²
68 Falkenhagener Feld 16 14,571/mi²
69 Linden-Mitte 06 14,255/mi²
70 St. Pauli 04 14,222/mi²
71 Marzahn 16 14,143/mi²
72 Mariendorf 16 14,076/mi²
73 Lichtenberg 16 14,022/mi²
74 Humboldtkolonie 07 13,861/mi²
75 Stuttgart-Ost 01 13,769/mi²
76 Hamburg-Nord 04 13,615/mi²
77 Lichtenrade 16 13,405/mi²
78 Kröpeliner-Tor-Vorstadt 12 13,394/mi²
79 Eimsbüttel 04 13,385/mi²
80 Nordstadt 06 12,775/mi²
81 Spandau 16 12,761/mi²
82 Tempelhof 16 12,681/mi²
83 Mitte 06 12,591/mi²
84 Dierkow-Neu 12 12,414/mi²
85 Waidmannslust 16 12,329/mi²
86 Halle-Neustadt 14 12,243/mi²
87 Alt-Treptow 16 12,201/mi²
88 Lichterfelde 16 12,154/mi²
89 Farmsen-Berne 04 12,078/mi²
90 Löhne 07 11,940/mi²
91 Alt-Hohenschönhausen 16 11,836/mi²
92 Sahlkamp 06 11,822/mi²
93 Buchheim 07 11,673/mi²
94 Berlin 16 11,375/mi²
95 Niederschönhausen 16 11,280/mi²
96 Staaken 16 11,071/mi²
97 Davenstedt 06 11,065/mi²
98 Alsterdorf 04 11,059/mi²
99 Wittenau 16 11,011/mi²
100 Karlshorst 16 10,963/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Germany pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Neue Neustadt leads with 129,629 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Neue Neustadt has 129,629 people per square mile - that's roughly 203 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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