Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt in figures

A profile of Darmstadt, 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 Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt was 167,029 in 2025, up 1.3% from 2024, and the 186th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Natural change rate0.3 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Up 0.8 per 1,000 inhabitants from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)Tied for the 8th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Median age38 years2025Down 0.1 years from 2024The 3rd lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Population aged 65 and over17.4%2025Up 0.1 percentage points from 2024
Population density1,360.1 inhabitants per km²2024Up 1.4% from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
Net migration including statistical adjustment2,1452024Compared with 2,579 in 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
130K140K150K160K170K20002004200820122017202120252000: 137,776 persons2001: 138,242 persons2002: 138,457 persons2003: 138,959 persons2004: 139,698 persons2005: 140,078 persons2006: 140,562 persons2007: 141,257 persons2008: 142,191 persons2009: 142,310 persons2010: 143,332 persons2011: 141,201 persons2012: 145,845 persons2014: 149,743 persons2015: 151,879 persons2016: 155,353 persons2017: 157,437 persons2018: 158,254 persons2019: 159,207 persons2020: 159,878 persons2021: 159,174 persons2022: 159,631 persons2023: 162,329 persons2024: 164,832 persons2025: 167,029 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 Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt was €15.42 billion (provisional) in 2023, up 4.7% from 2022, and the 56th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€15.42 billion2023, provisionalUp 4.7% from 2022The 56th highest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita€94,2002023, provisionalUp 3.1% from 2022The 13th highest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)219%2023, provisionalDown 8 percentage points from 2022The 13th highest of 400 areas in Germany
8,00010K12K14K16K20002004200820122016202020232000: 8,255 EUR million2001: 8,812 EUR million2002: 9,043 EUR million2003: 8,793 EUR million2004: 9,253 EUR million2005: 9,246 EUR million2006: 9,448 EUR million2007: 9,552 EUR million2008: 9,757 EUR million2009: 9,547 EUR million2010: 9,971 EUR million2011: 10,524 EUR million2012: 10,775 EUR million2013: 10,912 EUR million2014: 11,028 EUR million2015: 11,461 EUR million2016: 12,124 EUR million2017: 12,969 EUR million2018: 13,166 EUR million2019: 13,800 EUR million2020: 14,073 EUR million2021: 14,761 EUR million2022: 14,726 EUR million2023: 15,417 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 Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt were 816,073 in 2025, up 4.5% from 2024, and the 126th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

200K400K600K800K1M2020202120222023202420252020: 305,655 count2021: 357,637 count2022: 676,152 count2023: 735,180 count2024: 780,787 count2025: 816,073 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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