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Cuxhaven in figures

A profile of Cuxhaven 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 Cuxhaven was 198,842 in 2025, down 0.3% from 2024, and the 145th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Population198,8422025Down 0.3% from 2024The 145th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Natural change rate-7.4 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Up 0.3 per 1,000 inhabitants from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)The 81st lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Median age50.4 years2025Up 0.1 years from 2024Tied for the 66th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Population aged 65 and over26.7%2025Up 0.5 percentage points from 2024
Population density97.7 inhabitants per km²2024Unchanged from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
Net migration including statistical adjustment9332024Compared with 2,018 in 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
196K198K200K202K204K206K208K20002004200820122017202120252000: 203,833 persons2001: 204,843 persons2002: 206,192 persons2003: 206,304 persons2004: 206,545 persons2005: 206,308 persons2006: 205,276 persons2007: 204,235 persons2008: 202,933 persons2009: 202,124 persons2010: 201,188 persons2011: 199,204 persons2012: 198,115 persons2014: 196,607 persons2015: 196,787 persons2016: 198,103 persons2017: 198,670 persons2018: 198,100 persons2019: 198,213 persons2020: 198,038 persons2021: 198,826 persons2022: 199,603 persons2023: 198,898 persons2024: 199,390 persons2025: 198,842 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 Cuxhaven was €6.36 billion (provisional) in 2023, up 6.2% from 2022, and the 189th lowest of 400 areas in Germany.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€6.36 billion2023, provisionalUp 6.2% from 2022The 189th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita€31,9002023, provisionalUp 5.3% from 2022Tied for the 42nd lowest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)74%2023, provisionalDown 1 percentage point from 2022Tied for the 41st lowest of 400 areas in Germany
3,0004,0005,0006,0007,00020002004200820122016202020232000: 3,033 EUR million2001: 3,123 EUR million2002: 3,102 EUR million2003: 3,177 EUR million2004: 3,265 EUR million2005: 3,259 EUR million2006: 3,364 EUR million2007: 3,538 EUR million2008: 3,516 EUR million2009: 3,432 EUR million2010: 3,539 EUR million2011: 3,694 EUR million2012: 3,996 EUR million2013: 4,091 EUR million2014: 4,336 EUR million2015: 4,352 EUR million2016: 4,274 EUR million2017: 4,478 EUR million2018: 4,732 EUR million2019: 5,026 EUR million2020: 5,124 EUR million2021: 5,206 EUR million2022: 5,991 EUR million2023: 6,362 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 Cuxhaven were 2.33 million in 2025, up 2.8% from 2024, and the 38th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Nights spent in tourist accommodation2.33 million2025Up 2.8% from 2024The 38th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Nights spent in tourist accommodation by non-residents (foreign guests)73,5212025Up 19.1% from 2024The 150th highest of 347 areas in Germany
Guest nights in short-stay rentals booked through online platforms615,1282025Up 13.9% from 2024The 22nd highest of 400 areas in Germany
1.8M2M2.2M2.4M2020202120222023202420252020: 1,808,635 count2021: 1,815,069 count2022: 2,253,046 count2023: 2,250,024 count2024: 2,269,144 count2025: 2,332,215 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

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  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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