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Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt in figures

A profile of Ludwigshafen am Rhein, 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 Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt was 177,222 in 2025, up 0.8% from 2024, and the 168th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Population177,2222025Up 0.8% from 2024The 168th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Natural change rate-0.6 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Up 0.2 per 1,000 inhabitants from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)Tied for the 23rd highest of 400 areas in Germany
Median age41.6 years2025Down 0.2 years from 2024The 33rd lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Population aged 65 and over19%2025Unchanged from 2024
Population density2,353.6 inhabitants per km²2024Up 1% from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
Net migration including statistical adjustment1,5202024Compared with 2,094 in 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
155K160K165K170K175K180K20002004200820122017202120252000: 163,771 persons2001: 162,233 persons2002: 162,458 persons2003: 162,436 persons2004: 162,836 persons2005: 163,383 persons2006: 163,343 persons2007: 163,560 persons2008: 163,777 persons2009: 163,467 persons2010: 163,340 persons2011: 157,345 persons2012: 158,637 persons2014: 161,518 persons2015: 163,832 persons2016: 164,718 persons2017: 166,621 persons2018: 168,497 persons2019: 171,061 persons2020: 172,253 persons2021: 172,557 persons2022: 172,145 persons2023: 173,869 persons2024: 175,816 persons2025: 177,222 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 Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt was €14.07 billion (provisional) in 2023, up 18.7% from 2022, and the 68th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€14.07 billion2023, provisionalUp 18.7% from 2022The 68th highest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita€80,5002023, provisionalUp 17.3% from 2022The 23rd highest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)187%2023, provisionalUp 17 percentage points from 2022Tied for the 23rd highest of 400 areas in Germany
8,00010K12K14K16K20002004200820122016202020232000: 9,827 EUR million2001: 9,332 EUR million2002: 9,625 EUR million2003: 9,394 EUR million2004: 10,442 EUR million2005: 10,016 EUR million2006: 10,529 EUR million2007: 11,045 EUR million2008: 10,784 EUR million2009: 10,359 EUR million2010: 11,891 EUR million2011: 12,321 EUR million2012: 12,689 EUR million2013: 12,441 EUR million2014: 12,823 EUR million2015: 14,024 EUR million2016: 14,234 EUR million2017: 14,523 EUR million2018: 13,834 EUR million2019: 13,978 EUR million2020: 12,837 EUR million2021: 13,449 EUR million2022: 11,854 EUR million2023: 14,067 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 Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt were 277,699 in 2025, down 12.3% from 2024, and the 97th lowest of 400 areas in Germany.

Nights spent in tourist accommodation277,6992025Down 12.3% from 2024The 97th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Nights spent in tourist accommodation by non-residents (foreign guests)80,4462025Down 12.8% from 2024The 137th highest of 347 areas in Germany
Guest nights in short-stay rentals booked through online platforms51,9792025Up 18.3% from 2024The 111th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
200K225K250K275K300K325K2020202120222023202420252020: 265,371 count2021: 213,638 count2022: 310,274 count2023: 319,515 count2024: 316,503 count2025: 277,699 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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