Gotha in figures

A profile of Gotha 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 Gotha was 135,838 in 2025, down 0.8% from 2024, and the 172nd lowest of 400 areas in Germany.

Population135,8382025Down 0.8% from 2024The 172nd lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Natural change rate-9.1 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Down 0.4 per 1,000 inhabitants from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)Tied for the 51st lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Median age50.4 years2025Up 0.2 years from 2024Tied for the 66th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Population aged 65 and over27.2%2025Up 0.5 percentage points from 2024
Population density146.3 inhabitants per km²2024Down 0.5% from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
Net migration including statistical adjustment1452024Compared with 808 in 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
130K135K140K145K150K20002004200820122017202120252000: 149,491 persons2001: 148,527 persons2002: 147,418 persons2003: 146,632 persons2004: 145,383 persons2005: 144,833 persons2006: 143,745 persons2007: 142,491 persons2008: 141,405 persons2009: 140,041 persons2010: 138,857 persons2011: 136,716 persons2012: 135,986 persons2014: 135,155 persons2015: 135,381 persons2016: 136,831 persons2017: 135,430 persons2018: 135,521 persons2019: 135,452 persons2020: 134,908 persons2021: 134,563 persons2022: 133,825 persons2023: 137,321 persons2024: 136,933 persons2025: 135,838 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 Gotha was €4.7 billion (provisional) in 2023, up 6.2% from 2022, and the 126th lowest of 400 areas in Germany.

2,0002,5003,0003,5004,0004,5005,00020002004200820122016202020232000: 2,386 EUR million2001: 2,467 EUR million2002: 2,348 EUR million2003: 2,515 EUR million2004: 2,600 EUR million2005: 2,648 EUR million2006: 2,795 EUR million2007: 2,915 EUR million2008: 2,977 EUR million2009: 2,853 EUR million2010: 2,917 EUR million2011: 3,169 EUR million2012: 3,200 EUR million2013: 3,277 EUR million2014: 3,449 EUR million2015: 3,561 EUR million2016: 3,659 EUR million2017: 3,793 EUR million2018: 3,886 EUR million2019: 4,007 EUR million2020: 3,951 EUR million2021: 4,114 EUR million2022: 4,426 EUR million2023: 4,699 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 Gotha were 831,311 in 2025, down 1.4% from 2024, and the 123rd highest of 400 areas in Germany.

500K600K700K800K900K2020202120222023202420252020: 581,804 count2021: 555,378 count2022: 746,374 count2023: 811,515 count2024: 842,907 count2025: 831,311 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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