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Märkischer Kreis in figures

A profile of Märkischer Kreis 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 Märkischer Kreis was 408,046 in 2025, down 0.2% from 2024, and the 31st highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Population408,0462025Down 0.2% from 2024The 31st highest of 400 areas in Germany
Natural change rate-5.7 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Unchanged from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)Tied for the 137th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Median age47.4 years2025Down 0.1 years from 2024Tied for the 161st highest of 400 areas in Germany
Population aged 65 and over23.4%2025Up 0.4 percentage points from 2024
Population density386.4 inhabitants per km²2024Down 0.3% from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
Net migration including statistical adjustment1,4752024Compared with 587 in 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
400K420K440K460K20002004200820122017202120252000: 459,615 persons2001: 457,465 persons2002: 457,079 persons2003: 456,163 persons2004: 453,781 persons2005: 451,421 persons2006: 448,800 persons2007: 445,043 persons2008: 441,704 persons2009: 437,785 persons2010: 434,031 persons2011: 425,051 persons2012: 422,614 persons2014: 416,240 persons2015: 413,820 persons2016: 416,171 persons2017: 414,886 persons2018: 413,383 persons2019: 412,120 persons2020: 410,222 persons2021: 408,662 persons2022: 406,793 persons2023: 410,629 persons2024: 408,899 persons2025: 408,046 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 Märkischer Kreis was €17.19 billion (provisional) in 2023, up 5.8% from 2022, and the 48th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€17.19 billion2023, provisionalUp 5.8% from 2022The 48th highest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita€42,0002023, provisionalUp 5.5% from 2022Tied for the 199th highest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)97%2023, provisionalDown 2 percentage points from 2022Tied for the 197th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
10K12K14K16K18K20002004200820122016202020232000: 11,262 EUR million2001: 11,246 EUR million2002: 11,169 EUR million2003: 11,081 EUR million2004: 11,282 EUR million2005: 11,520 EUR million2006: 12,150 EUR million2007: 12,470 EUR million2008: 12,777 EUR million2009: 11,756 EUR million2010: 12,406 EUR million2011: 13,083 EUR million2012: 13,304 EUR million2013: 13,723 EUR million2014: 13,961 EUR million2015: 14,722 EUR million2016: 14,921 EUR million2017: 15,544 EUR million2018: 15,682 EUR million2019: 15,549 EUR million2020: 14,956 EUR million2021: 15,870 EUR million2022: 16,252 EUR million2023: 17,194 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 Märkischer Kreis were 13,618 in 2023, down 0.2% from 2022, and the 36th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Active enterprises13,6182023Down 0.2% from 2022The 36th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Enterprise births9712023Up 4% from 2022The 56th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Enterprise birth rate7.13%2023Up 0.28 percentage points from 2022The 113th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Enterprise death rate8.15%2023, provisionalUp 1.51 percentage points from 2022
Nights spent in tourist accommodation350,4492025Up 0.6% from 2024
Nights spent in tourist accommodation by non-residents (foreign guests)32,4402025Down 11.6% from 2024
13.6K13.6K13.6K13.6K13.7K2021202220232021: 13,646 count2022: 13,644 count2023: 13,618 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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