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Münster in figures

A profile of Münster from official statistics: 21 figures in 5 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 Münster was 2.66 million in 2025, up 0.2% from 2024, and the 10th highest of 38 regions in Germany.

Population2.66 million2025Up 0.2% from 2024The 10th highest of 38 regions in Germany
Natural change rate-3.1 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Up 0.1 per 1,000 inhabitants from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)Tied for the 14th highest of 38 regions in Germany
Median age45 years2025Down 0.1 years from 2024The 14th lowest of 38 regions in Germany
Population aged 65 and over21.9%2025Up 0.4 percentage points from 2024
Population density384.9 inhabitants per km²2024Up 0.4% from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
Net migration including statistical adjustment12,8822024Compared with 22,644 in 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
2.56M2.58M2.6M2.62M2.64M2.66M20002004200820122017202120252000: 2,608,779 persons2001: 2,612,301 persons2002: 2,620,240 persons2003: 2,625,637 persons2004: 2,625,745 persons2005: 2,624,489 persons2006: 2,622,623 persons2007: 2,619,372 persons2008: 2,614,361 persons2009: 2,605,365 persons2010: 2,597,636 persons2011: 2,568,358 persons2012: 2,572,221 persons2014: 2,574,148 persons2015: 2,580,664 persons2016: 2,614,229 persons2017: 2,619,376 persons2018: 2,621,153 persons2019: 2,623,619 persons2020: 2,624,625 persons2021: 2,624,719 persons2022: 2,631,237 persons2023: 2,640,307 persons2024: 2,654,384 persons2025: 2,659,034 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

Work and income

Unemployment rate in Münster was 3.4% in 2025, unchanged from 2024, and tied for the 13th lowest of 37 regions in Germany.

Unemployment rate3.4%2025Unchanged from 2024Tied for the 13th lowest of 37 regions in Germany
Household disposable income per inhabitant€27,0002023, estimatedUp 4.7% from 2022Tied for the 15th lowest of 38 regions in Germany
Employment rate80.2%2025Up 1.1 percentage points from 2024The 12th lowest of 38 regions in Germany
At-risk-of-poverty rate18.3%2025Down 1.7 percentage points from 2024
Activity rate79.1%2025Up 0.9 percentage points from 2024
24681020012005200920132017202120252001: 5.7 %2002: 6.8 %2003: 8.7 %2004: 8.7 %2005: 9.5 %2006: 9.1 %2007: 7.3 %2008: 6.5 %2009: 7.3 %2010: 6.6 %2011: 5.3 %2012: 4.9 %2013: 5.1 %2014: 4.9 %2015: 4.4 %2016: 4.3 %2017: 3.9 %2018: 3.6 %2019: 3.4 %2020: 3.6 %2021: 3.7 %2022: 3.4 %2023: 3 %2024: 3.4 %2025: 3.4 %
Unemployment rate, 2001 to 2025. %. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, Unemployment rates by NUTS 2 region (lfst_r_lfu3rt).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, Unemployment rates by NUTS 2 region (lfst_r_lfu3rt); Eurostat, European Commission, Income of households by NUTS 2 region, net disposable income, EUR per inhabitant (nama_10r_2hhinc); Eurostat, European Commission, Employment rates by NUTS 2 region, 20 to 64 (lfst_r_lfe2emprt); Eurostat, European Commission, At-risk-of-poverty rate by NUTS 2 region (ilc_li41); Eurostat, European Commission, Activity rates by NUTS 2 region, 15 to 64 (lfst_r_lfp2actrt). Labor market statistics and rankings

Economy

GDP (euros) in Münster was €112.83 billion (estimated) in 2024, up 2.3% from 2023 (the 2023 figure is provisional), and the 12th highest of 38 regions in Germany.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€112.83 billion2024, estimatedUp 2.3% from 2023 (the 2023 figure is provisional)The 12th highest of 38 regions in Germany
GDP per capita€42,5002024, estimatedUp 1.9% from 2023 (the 2023 figure is provisional)The 10th lowest of 38 regions in Germany
Real GDP growth-0.8%2024, estimatedUp 1 percentage point from 2023Tied for the 17th highest of 38 regions in Germany
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)95%2024, estimatedDown 2 percentage points from 2023 (the 2023 figure is provisional)
40K60K80K100K120K20002004200820122016202020242000: 57,458 EUR million2001: 58,900 EUR million2002: 59,212 EUR million2003: 60,016 EUR million2004: 62,309 EUR million2005: 63,493 EUR million2006: 66,386 EUR million2007: 69,957 EUR million2008: 71,981 EUR million2009: 68,561 EUR million2010: 71,746 EUR million2011: 74,980 EUR million2012: 75,952 EUR million2013: 76,144 EUR million2014: 78,421 EUR million2015: 81,176 EUR million2016: 83,888 EUR million2017: 87,799 EUR million2018: 89,641 EUR million2019: 93,095 EUR million2020: 92,290 EUR million2021: 97,034 EUR million2022: 104,546 EUR million2023: 110,281 EUR million2024: 112,830 EUR million
Gross domestic product (GDP), 2000 to 2024. 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 in volume by NUTS 2 region, percentage change on previous year (nama_10r_2gvagr); 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 Münster were 4.75 million in 2025, up 0.6% from 2024, and the 8th lowest of 38 regions in Germany.

Nights spent in tourist accommodation4.75 million2025Up 0.6% from 2024The 8th lowest of 38 regions in Germany
Nights spent in tourist accommodation by non-residents (foreign guests)731,3632025Down 1.1% from 2024The 13th lowest of 38 regions in Germany
2.5M3M3.5M4M4.5M5M20002004200920132017202120252000: 3,418,028 count2001: 3,432,949 count2002: 3,432,949 count2003: 3,416,389 count2004: 3,464,071 count2006: 3,682,390 count2007: 3,790,957 count2008: 3,950,800 count2009: 3,120,496 count2010: 3,228,526 count2011: 3,359,744 count2012: 3,409,179 count2013: 3,385,103 count2014: 3,503,324 count2015: 3,660,671 count2016: 3,780,840 count2017: 3,948,279 count2018: 4,133,999 count2019: 4,249,702 count2020: 2,508,864 count2021: 2,883,347 count2022: 4,128,872 count2023: 4,589,181 count2024: 4,716,788 count2025: 4,745,148 count
Nights spent in tourist accommodation, 2000 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). Companies statistics and rankings

Health

Life expectancy in Münster was 80.8 years in 2024, up 0.3 years from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break), and tied for the 15th lowest of 38 regions in Germany.

Life expectancy at birth80.8 years2024Up 0.3 years from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)Tied for the 15th lowest of 38 regions in Germany
Infant mortality rate4 per 1,000 live births2023Down 0.3 per 1,000 live births from 2022The 2nd highest of 38 regions in Germany
Age-standardised death rate, all causes1,066.2 per 100,000 people2023Down 47.4 per 100,000 people from 2022The 18th highest of 38 regions in Germany
Road deaths per million inhabitants35 per million inhabitants2024Up 7 per million inhabitants from 2023
787980812002200620102014201820242002: 78.3 years2003: 78.3 years2004: 78.7 years2005: 79.1 years2006: 79.3 years2007: 79.5 years2008: 79.6 years2009: 79.9 years2010: 79.9 years2011: 80.2 years2012: 80.5 years2013: 80.5 years2014: 80.6 years2015: 80.4 years2016: 80.5 years2017: 80.7 years2018: 80.7 years2019: 81 years2020: 80.7 years2021: 80.4 years2022: 80.1 years2023: 80.5 years2024: 80.8 years
Life expectancy at birth, 2002 to 2024. years. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, Life expectancy by NUTS 2 region (demo_r_mlifexp).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, Life expectancy by NUTS 2 region (demo_r_mlifexp); Eurostat, European Commission, Infant mortality rates by NUTS 2 region (demo_r_minfind); Eurostat, European Commission, Causes of death, standardised death rate by NUTS 2 region of residence, [object Object], ICD-10 TOTAL (hlth_cd_asdr2); Eurostat, European Commission, Victims in road accidents by NUTS 2 region, killed per million inhabitants (tran_r_acci). Health 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. Unemployment rates by NUTS 2 region (lfst_r_lfu3rt). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/lfst_r_lfu3rt/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  7. Eurostat. Income of households by NUTS 2 region, net disposable income, EUR per inhabitant (nama_10r_2hhinc). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_2hhinc/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
  8. Eurostat. Employment rates by NUTS 2 region, 20 to 64 (lfst_r_lfe2emprt). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/lfst_r_lfe2emprt/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  9. Eurostat. At-risk-of-poverty rate by NUTS 2 region (ilc_li41). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/ilc_li41/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  10. Eurostat. Activity rates by NUTS 2 region, 15 to 64 (lfst_r_lfp2actrt). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/lfst_r_lfp2actrt/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. Eurostat. GDP in volume by NUTS 2 region, percentage change on previous year (nama_10r_2gvagr). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_2gvagr/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
  14. 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.
  15. 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 2026-10-08.
  16. 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.
  17. Eurostat. Life expectancy by NUTS 2 region (demo_r_mlifexp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_mlifexp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  18. Eurostat. Infant mortality rates by NUTS 2 region (demo_r_minfind). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_minfind/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  19. Eurostat. Causes of death, standardised death rate by NUTS 2 region of residence, [object Object], ICD-10 TOTAL (hlth_cd_asdr2). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/hlth_cd_asdr2/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  20. Eurostat. Victims in road accidents by NUTS 2 region, killed per million inhabitants (tran_r_acci). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tran_r_acci/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.

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