Most Dense in Germany

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Germany

1 Marienthal 04 226,064/mi²

2 Wandsbek 04 177,337/mi²

3 Neue Neustadt 14 129,629/mi²

4 Neubrück 07 121,688/mi²

5 Friedenau 16 43,747/mi²

6 Linden-Nord 06 43,624/mi²

7 Oststadt 06 42,458/mi²

8 Fennpfuhl 16 41,160/mi²

9 Äußere Neustadt 13 41,132/mi²

10 Gesundbrunnen 16 39,604/mi²

11 Kreuzberg 16 38,188/mi²

12 Dulsberg 04 36,961/mi²

13 Wilmersdorf 16 36,912/mi²

14 Gropiusstadt 16 36,588/mi²

15 Neukölln 16 36,424/mi²

16 Prenzlauer Berg 16 35,030/mi²

17 Neustadt/Süd 07 34,806/mi²

18 Eilbek 04 33,689/mi²

19 Märkisches Viertel 16 32,354/mi²

20 Charlottenburg 16 31,628/mi²

21 Ottensen 04 31,371/mi²

22 Friedrichshain 16 31,172/mi²

23 Altstadt Sud 07 30,236/mi²

24 Pankow 16 29,852/mi²

25 Neu-Hohenschönhausen 16 28,604/mi²

26 Hansaviertel 16 28,145/mi²

27 Leuben 13 27,792/mi²

28 Steglitz 16 27,658/mi²

29 Moabit 16 27,188/mi²

30 Hellersdorf 16 26,870/mi²

31 Barmbek-Nord 04 26,663/mi²

32 Friedrichsfelde 16 25,899/mi²

33 Hamm 04 25,843/mi²

34 Halensee 16 25,725/mi²

35 Gallus 05 25,308/mi²

36 Mitte 16 24,779/mi²

37 Niederrad 05 24,146/mi²

38 Neuehrenfeld 07 24,103/mi²

39 Wedding 16 23,954/mi²

40 Eppendorf 04 23,852/mi²

41 Löbtau 13 23,561/mi²

42 Paulsstadt 12 22,430/mi²

43 Buchforst 07 22,428/mi²

44 Gohlis 13 22,402/mi²

45 Reinickendorf 16 20,734/mi²

46 Borgfelde 04 20,283/mi²

47 Südstadt 06 20,279/mi²

48 Steilshoop 04 19,941/mi²

49 Gorbitz 13 19,816/mi²

50 Winterhude 04 19,243/mi²

51 Altstadt Nord 07 18,865/mi²

52 Bayenthal 07 17,784/mi²

53 Kessenich 07 16,923/mi²

54 Horn 04 16,624/mi²

55 Bad Oeynhausen 07 16,395/mi²

56 Buckow 16 16,386/mi²

57 Schmargendorf 16 16,355/mi²

58 Mühlenberg 06 16,191/mi²

59 Lankwitz 16 16,133/mi²

60 Wersten 07 16,066/mi²

61 Vechelde 06 16,058/mi²

62 Weißensee 16 15,586/mi²

63 Wilhelmsruh 16 15,326/mi²

64 Auf der Horst 06 15,326/mi²

65 Rotherbaum 04 15,280/mi²

66 Hiddenhausen 07 14,943/mi²

67 Lichtenberg 16 14,824/mi²

68 Alt-Treptow 16 14,794/mi²

69 Marzahn 16 14,789/mi²

70 Lurup 04 14,786/mi²

71 Rummelsburg 16 14,684/mi²

72 Mariendorf 16 14,567/mi²

73 Falkenhagener Feld 16 14,536/mi²

74 Linden-Mitte 06 14,333/mi²

75 St. Pauli 04 14,222/mi²

76 Hamburg-Nord 04 14,212/mi²

77 Eimsbüttel 04 13,915/mi²

78 Alt-Hohenschönhausen 16 13,908/mi²

79 Humboldtkolonie 07 13,861/mi²

80 Kröpeliner-Tor-Vorstadt 12 13,666/mi²

81 Stuttgart-Ost 01 13,610/mi²

82 Lichtenrade 16 13,362/mi²

83 Tempelhof 16 13,114/mi²

84 Spandau 16 12,791/mi²

85 Niederschönhausen 16 12,764/mi²

86 Alsterdorf 04 12,689/mi²

87 Waidmannslust 16 12,458/mi²

88 Dierkow-Neu 12 12,414/mi²

89 Nordstadt 06 12,361/mi²

90 Lichterfelde 16 12,217/mi²

91 Löhne 07 11,940/mi²

92 Halle-Neustadt 14 11,776/mi²

93 Sahlkamp 06 11,774/mi²

94 Buchheim 07 11,673/mi²

95 Mitte 06 11,491/mi²

96 Farmsen-Berne 04 11,087/mi²

97 Karlshorst 16 11,061/mi²

98 Staaken 16 11,014/mi²

99 Davenstedt 06 10,996/mi²

100 Wittenau 16 10,845/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. Marienthal leads with 226,064 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. Marienthal has 226,064 people per square mile — that's roughly 353 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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