Munich Population: 1.57 Million (Dec 2021)

According to Munich's Statistical Office, the city's population was 1,570,000 as of December 31, 2021 — making it Germany's third-largest city after Berlin (3.7M) and Hamburg (1.9M).

Metro Context

• Urban area: ~2.9M (includes suburbs like Freising, Dachau, Starnberg).
• Metro region (Münchner Umland): ~6.2M — one of EU's largest.
• Growth: +15% since 2011; driven by tech, auto (BMW), biotech, universities, quality of life.

Demographics

• Foreign nationals: ~30% (largest: Turkish, Croatian, Italian, Greek, Polish, Syrian, Romanian).
• Age: Median ~42; student population ~120K (LMU, TU Munich).
• Density: 4,800/km² (city proper, 310 km²).

Housing Pressure

Severe shortage; rents among Germany's highest. City targets 8,500 new units/year; actual ~6,000. Major developments: Freiham, Baumkirchen, creative quarters.

Munich combines Bavarian tradition with global innovation — and the population numbers prove its magnetism.