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Merzig-Wadern in figures

A profile of Merzig-Wadern 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 Merzig-Wadern was 108,779 in 2025, down 0.5% from 2024, and the 109th lowest of 400 areas in Germany.

Population108,7792025Down 0.5% from 2024The 109th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Natural change rate-6.9 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Unchanged from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)Tied for the 90th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Median age48.8 years2025Up 0.1 years from 2024Tied for the 110th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Population aged 65 and over24.8%2025Up 0.7 percentage points from 2024
Population density196.9 inhabitants per km²2024Down 0.3% from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
Net migration including statistical adjustment1972024Compared with 696 in 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
102K104K106K108K110K20002004200820122017202120252000: 105,856 persons2001: 105,954 persons2002: 106,222 persons2003: 106,361 persons2004: 106,324 persons2005: 106,426 persons2006: 106,282 persons2007: 105,996 persons2008: 106,001 persons2009: 105,782 persons2010: 105,241 persons2011: 103,830 persons2012: 103,639 persons2014: 103,135 persons2015: 102,987 persons2016: 103,997 persons2017: 103,908 persons2018: 103,656 persons2019: 103,366 persons2020: 103,243 persons2021: 103,471 persons2022: 103,426 persons2023: 109,393 persons2024: 109,336 persons2025: 108,779 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 Merzig-Wadern was €3.4 billion (provisional) in 2023, up 4.1% from 2022, and the 66th lowest of 400 areas in Germany.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€3.4 billion2023, provisionalUp 4.1% from 2022The 66th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita€31,0002023, provisionalUp 3.3% from 2022Tied for the 35th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)72%2023, provisionalDown 2 percentage points from 2022Tied for the 35th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
2,0002,5003,0003,50020002004200820122016202020232000: 2,038 EUR million2001: 2,080 EUR million2002: 2,110 EUR million2003: 2,149 EUR million2004: 2,174 EUR million2005: 2,244 EUR million2006: 2,260 EUR million2007: 2,404 EUR million2008: 2,477 EUR million2009: 2,340 EUR million2010: 2,454 EUR million2011: 2,345 EUR million2012: 2,411 EUR million2013: 2,381 EUR million2014: 2,505 EUR million2015: 2,524 EUR million2016: 2,647 EUR million2017: 2,780 EUR million2018: 2,862 EUR million2019: 2,916 EUR million2020: 2,796 EUR million2021: 3,009 EUR million2022: 3,261 EUR million2023: 3,395 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 Merzig-Wadern were 427,450 in 2025, up 16.3% from 2024, and the 163rd lowest of 400 areas in Germany.

Nights spent in tourist accommodation427,4502025Up 16.3% from 2024The 163rd lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Nights spent in tourist accommodation by non-residents (foreign guests)96,7302025Up 30.6% from 2024The 117th highest of 347 areas in Germany
Guest nights in short-stay rentals booked through online platforms71,8822025Up 14.7% from 2024The 167th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
200K250K300K350K400K450K2020202120222023202420252020: 240,956 count2021: 225,069 count2022: 352,159 count2023: 383,366 count2024: 367,490 count2025: 427,450 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

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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. 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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