Leipzig's 2020 population is now estimated at 591,052. In 1950, the population of Leipzig was 606,197. Leipzig has grown by 34,276 since 2015, which represents a 1.20% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Leipzig, which typically includes Leipzig's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 621,900 | 0.18% | 5,656 |
| 2030 | 616,244 | 0.23% | 7,109 |
| 2025 | 609,135 | 0.60% | 18,083 |
| 2020 | 591,052 | 1.20% | 34,276 |
| 2015 | 556,776 | 1.23% | 33,073 |
| 2010 | 523,703 | 0.91% | 23,142 |
| 2005 | 500,561 | 0.37% | 9,194 |
| 2000 | 491,367 | 0.39% | 9,414 |
| 1995 | 481,953 | -1.53% | -38,531 |
| 1990 | 520,484 | -1.27% | -34,230 |
| 1985 | 554,714 | -0.30% | -8,457 |
| 1980 | 563,171 | -0.25% | -6,954 |
| 1975 | 570,125 | -0.25% | -7,038 |
| 1970 | 577,163 | -0.25% | -7,126 |
| 1965 | 584,289 | -0.25% | -7,211 |
| 1960 | 591,500 | -0.25% | -7,304 |
| 1955 | 598,804 | -0.25% | -7,393 |
| 1950 | 606,197 | 0.00% |