Cologne, Germany Metro Area Population (1950-2026)

The current metro area population of Cologne in 2026 is 1,157,000, a 0.35% increase from 2025.
  • The metro area population of Cologne in 2025 was 1,153,000, a 0.35% increase from 2024.
  • The metro area population of Cologne in 2024 was 1,149,000, a 0.44% increase from 2023.
  • The metro area population of Cologne in 2023 was 1,144,000, a 0.62% increase from 2022.
The full historical dataset is available for download here: Cologne, Germany Metro Population | Historical Data | 1950-2026.