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Bielefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt in figures

A profile of Bielefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt from official statistics: 12 figures in 3 sections, each with its period, its change from a year earlier, its rank among similar places where a ranking exists, and its source.

Figures last updated on 2026-10-12.

People

Population in Bielefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt was 331,605 in 2025, up less than 0.1% from 2024, and the 45th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Population331,6052025Up less than 0.1% from 2024The 45th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Natural change rate-2 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Up 0.4 per 1,000 inhabitants from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)Tied for the 66th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Median age42.2 years2025Unchanged from 2024Tied for the 42nd lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Population aged 65 and over20.3%2025Up 0.1 percentage points from 2024
Population density1,280.2 inhabitants per km²2024Up less than 0.1% from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
Net migration including statistical adjustment7392024Compared with 943 in 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
320K325K330K335K20002004200820122017202120252000: 321,125 persons2001: 321,758 persons2002: 323,373 persons2003: 324,815 persons2004: 328,452 persons2005: 328,012 persons2006: 326,925 persons2007: 325,846 persons2008: 324,912 persons2009: 323,615 persons2010: 323,084 persons2011: 327,103 persons2012: 327,199 persons2014: 328,864 persons2015: 329,782 persons2016: 333,090 persons2017: 333,451 persons2018: 332,552 persons2019: 333,786 persons2020: 334,195 persons2021: 333,509 persons2022: 334,002 persons2023: 331,385 persons2024: 331,519 persons2025: 331,605 persons
Population, 2000 to 2025. persons. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population change, crude rate of natural change of population, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population structure indicators by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanind3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens); Eurostat, European Commission, Population change, net migration plus statistical adjustment, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). Population and demography statistics and rankings

Economy

GDP (euros) in Bielefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt was €18.05 billion (provisional) in 2023, up 4.9% from 2022, and the 42nd highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€18.05 billion2023, provisionalUp 4.9% from 2022The 42nd highest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita€54,5002023, provisionalUp 4.2% from 2022The 84th highest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)126%2023, provisionalDown 4 percentage points from 2022Tied for the 84th highest of 400 areas in Germany
8,00010K12K14K16K18K20K20002004200820122016202020232000: 8,911 EUR million2001: 9,320 EUR million2002: 9,170 EUR million2003: 9,246 EUR million2004: 9,359 EUR million2005: 9,641 EUR million2006: 9,818 EUR million2007: 10,556 EUR million2008: 10,688 EUR million2009: 10,558 EUR million2010: 10,775 EUR million2011: 11,474 EUR million2012: 11,764 EUR million2013: 12,244 EUR million2014: 12,874 EUR million2015: 13,223 EUR million2016: 13,544 EUR million2017: 14,202 EUR million2018: 14,868 EUR million2019: 15,442 EUR million2020: 15,552 EUR million2021: 16,373 EUR million2022: 17,216 EUR million2023: 18,054 EUR million
Gross domestic product (GDP), 2000 to 2023. EUR million. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp); Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region, EUR per inhabitant (nama_10r_3gdp); Eurostat, European Commission, GDP per inhabitant in PPS, EU27 = 100, by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). Economy statistics and rankings

Business and tourism

Nights spent in tourist accommodation in Bielefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt were 600,916 in 2025, up 4.9% from 2024, and the 185th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Nights spent in tourist accommodation600,9162025Up 4.9% from 2024The 185th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Nights spent in tourist accommodation by non-residents (foreign guests)82,2862025Down 1.3% from 2024The 136th highest of 347 areas in Germany
Guest nights in short-stay rentals booked through online platforms155,1662025Up 39.6% from 2024The 104th highest of 400 areas in Germany
200K300K400K500K600K700K2020202120222023202420252020: 294,890 count2021: 314,817 count2022: 518,444 count2023: 546,852 count2024: 572,732 count2025: 600,916 count
Nights spent in tourist accommodation, 2020 to 2025. count. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2); Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 3 region, non-residents (foreign country of residence), hotels, holiday accommodation and campsites (tour_occ_nin2); Eurostat, European Commission, Guest nights spent at short-stay accommodation offered via online platforms by NUTS 3 region, residents and non-residents (tour_ce_oan3). Companies statistics and rankings

Sources and citations

Each figure comes from the table cited here. Cite the publisher; these citations include any notice the publisher requires.

  1. Eurostat. Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_pjanaggr3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  2. Eurostat. Population change, crude rate of natural change of population, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_gind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  3. Eurostat. Population structure indicators by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_pjanind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  4. Eurostat. Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_d3dens/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  5. Eurostat. Population change, net migration plus statistical adjustment, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_gind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  6. Eurostat. GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  7. Eurostat. GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region, EUR per inhabitant (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  8. Eurostat. GDP per inhabitant in PPS, EU27 = 100, by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  9. Eurostat. Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_occ_nin2/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
  10. Eurostat. Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 3 region, non-residents (foreign country of residence), hotels, holiday accommodation and campsites (tour_occ_nin2). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_occ_nin2/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  11. Eurostat. Guest nights spent at short-stay accommodation offered via online platforms by NUTS 3 region, residents and non-residents (tour_ce_oan3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_ce_oan3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.

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