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Duisburg, Kreisfreie Stadt in figures

A profile of Duisburg, 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 Duisburg, Kreisfreie Stadt was 502,270 in 2025, down 0.2% from 2024, and the 21st highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Population502,2702025Down 0.2% from 2024The 21st highest of 400 areas in Germany
Natural change rate-3.9 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Down 0.5 per 1,000 inhabitants from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)Tied for the 164th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Median age43.1 years2025Down 0.1 years from 2024Tied for the 57th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Population aged 65 and over20.4%2025Up 0.2 percentage points from 2024
Population density2,349.2 inhabitants per km²2024Up 0.1% from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
Net migration including statistical adjustment1,0372024Compared with 3,220 in 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
480K490K500K510K520K20002004200820122017202120252000: 519,793 persons2001: 514,915 persons2002: 512,030 persons2003: 508,664 persons2004: 506,496 persons2005: 504,403 persons2006: 501,564 persons2007: 499,111 persons2008: 496,665 persons2009: 494,048 persons2010: 491,931 persons2011: 489,231 persons2012: 487,470 persons2014: 486,855 persons2015: 485,465 persons2016: 491,231 persons2017: 499,845 persons2018: 498,110 persons2019: 498,590 persons2020: 498,686 persons2021: 495,885 persons2022: 495,152 persons2023: 501,671 persons2024: 503,185 persons2025: 502,270 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 Duisburg, Kreisfreie Stadt was €20.26 billion (provisional) in 2023, down 3.6% from 2022, and the 35th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€20.26 billion2023, provisionalDown 3.6% from 2022The 35th highest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita€40,3002023, provisionalDown 4.3% from 2022Tied for the 181st lowest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)94%2023, provisionalDown 10 percentage points from 2022Tied for the 181st lowest of 400 areas in Germany
12K14K16K18K20K22K20002004200820122016202020232000: 12,799 EUR million2001: 12,840 EUR million2002: 12,824 EUR million2003: 13,540 EUR million2004: 13,940 EUR million2005: 14,495 EUR million2006: 14,437 EUR million2007: 15,603 EUR million2008: 16,297 EUR million2009: 14,824 EUR million2010: 15,101 EUR million2011: 16,333 EUR million2012: 16,379 EUR million2013: 16,138 EUR million2014: 16,747 EUR million2015: 16,886 EUR million2016: 16,761 EUR million2017: 17,656 EUR million2018: 18,418 EUR million2019: 17,984 EUR million2020: 16,953 EUR million2021: 18,450 EUR million2022: 21,013 EUR million2023: 20,262 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 Duisburg, Kreisfreie Stadt were 504,016 in 2025, up 4% from 2024, and the 196th lowest of 400 areas in Germany.

Nights spent in tourist accommodation504,0162025Up 4% from 2024The 196th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Nights spent in tourist accommodation by non-residents (foreign guests)122,7402025Up 5.3% from 2024The 94th highest of 347 areas in Germany
Guest nights in short-stay rentals booked through online platforms235,9752025Up 15.8% from 2024The 68th highest of 400 areas in Germany
200K300K400K500K600K2020202120222023202420252020: 201,091 count2021: 216,212 count2022: 444,786 count2023: 498,897 count2024: 484,672 count2025: 504,016 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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