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A profile of Karlsruhe, Landkreis from official statistics: 15 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 Karlsruhe, Landkreis was 456,264 in 2025, up 0.2% from 2024, and the 26th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Population456,2642025Up 0.2% from 2024The 26th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Natural change rate-2.5 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Up 0.8 per 1,000 inhabitants from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)Tied for the 96th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Median age46.3 years2025Unchanged from 2024Tied for the 176th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Population aged 65 and over22.7%2025Up 0.4 percentage points from 2024
Population density427.2 inhabitants per km²2024Up 0.3% from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
Net migration including statistical adjustment2,0482024Compared with 3,466 in 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
410K420K430K440K450K460K20002004200820122017202120252000: 416,429 persons2001: 419,555 persons2002: 422,952 persons2003: 425,768 persons2004: 427,149 persons2005: 428,312 persons2006: 429,603 persons2007: 430,351 persons2008: 431,519 persons2009: 431,381 persons2010: 431,606 persons2011: 423,757 persons2012: 424,510 persons2014: 429,186 persons2015: 431,315 persons2016: 435,841 persons2017: 440,337 persons2018: 442,673 persons2019: 444,232 persons2020: 445,101 persons2021: 446,852 persons2022: 448,487 persons2023: 453,378 persons2024: 455,350 persons2025: 456,264 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 Karlsruhe, Landkreis was €19.51 billion (provisional) in 2023, up 7.6% from 2022, and the 38th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€19.51 billion2023, provisionalUp 7.6% from 2022The 38th highest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita€42,9002023, provisionalUp 6.5% from 2022Tied for the 184th highest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)100%2023, provisionalUnchanged from 2022Tied for the 180th highest of 400 areas in Germany
10K12K14K16K18K20K20002004200820122016202020232000: 10,048 EUR million2001: 10,377 EUR million2002: 10,645 EUR million2003: 10,378 EUR million2004: 10,452 EUR million2005: 10,841 EUR million2006: 11,697 EUR million2007: 12,476 EUR million2008: 13,356 EUR million2009: 12,465 EUR million2010: 13,039 EUR million2011: 13,641 EUR million2012: 13,723 EUR million2013: 13,608 EUR million2014: 14,266 EUR million2015: 14,765 EUR million2016: 15,177 EUR million2017: 15,820 EUR million2018: 16,254 EUR million2019: 16,789 EUR million2020: 16,013 EUR million2021: 17,140 EUR million2022: 18,135 EUR million2023: 19,511 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

Active enterprises in Karlsruhe, Landkreis were 17,065 in 2023, up 1.4% from 2022, and the 26th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Active enterprises17,0652023Up 1.4% from 2022The 26th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Enterprise births1,5332023Up 20.4% from 2022The 26th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Enterprise birth rate8.98%2023Up 1.42 percentage points from 2022The 65th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Enterprise death rate8.98%2023, provisionalUp 1.79 percentage points from 2022
Nights spent in tourist accommodation682,9382025Down 0.6% from 2024
Nights spent in tourist accommodation by non-residents (foreign guests)152,9822024Up 3.8% from 2023
16.7K16.8K16.9K17K17.1K2021202220232021: 16,754 count2022: 16,837 count2023: 17,065 count
Active enterprises, 2021 to 2023. count. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, enterprises, number (bd_size_r).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, enterprises, number (bd_size_r); Eurostat, European Commission, Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, enterprise births, number (bd_size_r); Eurostat, European Commission, Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, birth rate, percentage of active enterprises (bd_size_r); Eurostat, European Commission, Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, death rate, percentage of active enterprises (bd_size_r); 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). 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. Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, enterprises, number (bd_size_r). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/bd_size_r/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  10. Eurostat. Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, enterprise births, number (bd_size_r). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/bd_size_r/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  11. Eurostat. Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, birth rate, percentage of active enterprises (bd_size_r). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/bd_size_r/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  12. Eurostat. Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, death rate, percentage of active enterprises (bd_size_r). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/bd_size_r/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.

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