Largest Cities in Saarland

Top 49 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Germany · Saarland

Largest Cities — Saarland

1 Saarbrücken 179,349

2 Neunkirchen 49,843

3 Homburg 44,607

4 Völklingen 41,132

5 Sankt Ingbert 38,697

6 Saarlouis 38,333

7 Merzig 31,118

8 Sankt Wendel 26,904

9 Blieskastel 23,212

10 Lebach 21,583

11 Dillingen 21,526

12 Püttlingen 21,052

13 Heusweiler 20,006

14 Bexbach 19,115

15 Schwalbach 18,708

16 Illingen 18,488

17 Wadgassen 18,464

18 Sulzbach 18,364

19 Eppelborn 18,079

20 Schmelz 17,596

21 Wadern 17,282

22 Losheim 16,660

23 Beckingen 15,983

24 Schiffweiler 15,780

25 Riegelsberg 15,647

26 Ottweiler 15,503

27 Spiesen-Elversberg 14,570

28 Quierschied 14,545

29 Saarwellingen 13,930

30 Tholey 13,157

31 Kleinblittersdorf 12,948

32 Überherrn 12,071

33 Friedrichsthal 11,440

34 Marpingen 11,358

35 Merchweiler 10,863

36 Nohfelden 10,687

37 Kirkel 10,330

38 Wallerfangen 9,733

39 Nalbach 9,715

40 Nonnweiler 9,417

41 Großrosseln 9,215

42 Freisen 8,778

43 Namborn 7,642

44 Bous 7,605

45 Gersheim 7,264

46 Ensdorf 6,631

47 Oberthal 6,581

48 Weiskirchen 6,316

49 Ludweiler-Warndt 5,922

The largest cities in Saarland represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Saarbrücken leads with a population of 179,349, followed by Neunkirchen and Homburg. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 09 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Saarbrücken's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 09 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 353,628.

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