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Nordfriesland in figures

A profile of Nordfriesland 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 Nordfriesland was 170,029 in 2025, down less than 0.1% from 2024, and the 180th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Population170,0292025Down less than 0.1% from 2024The 180th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Natural change rate-6.5 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Up 0.4 per 1,000 inhabitants from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)Tied for the 104th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Median age49.7 years2025Up 0.1 years from 2024The 83rd highest of 400 areas in Germany
Population aged 65 and over25.6%2025Up 0.4 percentage points from 2024
Population density82.8 inhabitants per km²2024Up 0.4% from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
Net migration including statistical adjustment1,0782024Compared with 2,333 in 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
160K162K164K166K168K170K172K20002004200820122017202120252000: 163,974 persons2001: 164,280 persons2002: 165,026 persons2003: 165,678 persons2004: 166,342 persons2005: 166,610 persons2006: 166,956 persons2007: 166,783 persons2008: 166,727 persons2009: 166,270 persons2010: 165,771 persons2011: 163,526 persons2012: 163,029 persons2014: 161,923 persons2015: 162,203 persons2016: 163,960 persons2017: 164,926 persons2018: 165,462 persons2019: 165,507 persons2020: 165,951 persons2021: 167,147 persons2022: 167,560 persons2023: 168,886 persons2024: 170,048 persons2025: 170,029 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 Nordfriesland was €7.81 billion (provisional) in 2023, up 4.6% from 2022, and the 155th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€7.81 billion2023, provisionalUp 4.6% from 2022The 155th highest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita€46,1002023, provisionalUp 3.6% from 2022The 145th highest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)107%2023, provisionalDown 3 percentage points from 2022Tied for the 144th highest of 400 areas in Germany
3,0004,0005,0006,0007,0008,00020002004200820122016202020232000: 3,755 EUR million2001: 3,873 EUR million2002: 3,815 EUR million2003: 3,877 EUR million2004: 3,960 EUR million2005: 3,935 EUR million2006: 4,062 EUR million2007: 4,284 EUR million2008: 4,462 EUR million2009: 4,491 EUR million2010: 4,634 EUR million2011: 4,676 EUR million2012: 4,980 EUR million2013: 4,929 EUR million2014: 5,194 EUR million2015: 5,302 EUR million2016: 5,495 EUR million2017: 5,761 EUR million2018: 5,674 EUR million2019: 6,183 EUR million2020: 6,114 EUR million2021: 6,405 EUR million2022: 7,471 EUR million2023: 7,814 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 Nordfriesland were 9,666 in 2023, unchanged from 2022, and the 89th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Active enterprises9,6662023Unchanged from 2022The 89th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Enterprise births7522023Up 12.9% from 2022The 88th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Enterprise birth rate7.78%2023Up 0.89 percentage points from 2022
Nights spent in tourist accommodation9.69 million2025Down 0.2% from 2024
Nights spent in tourist accommodation by non-residents (foreign guests)283,6572025Down 1.3% from 2024
Guest nights in short-stay rentals booked through online platforms1.5 million2025Up 14.2% from 2024
9,6209,6309,6409,6509,6609,6702021202220232021: 9,627 count2022: 9,666 count2023: 9,666 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, 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. 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. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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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