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Oberbergischer Kreis in figures

A profile of Oberbergischer Kreis from official statistics: 14 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 Oberbergischer Kreis was 274,057 in 2025, up less than 0.1% from 2024, and the 77th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Population274,0572025Up less than 0.1% from 2024The 77th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Natural change rate-4.1 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Up 0.7 per 1,000 inhabitants from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)Tied for the 181st highest of 400 areas in Germany
Median age46.3 years2025Unchanged from 2024Tied for the 176th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Population aged 65 and over22.8%2025Up 0.5 percentage points from 2024
Population density301.1 inhabitants per km²2024Up 0.1% from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
Net migration including statistical adjustment1,2242024Compared with 1,642 in 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
270K275K280K285K290K295K20002004200820122017202120252000: 286,398 persons2001: 288,170 persons2002: 289,518 persons2003: 290,055 persons2004: 290,308 persons2005: 290,614 persons2006: 289,836 persons2007: 288,405 persons2008: 286,801 persons2009: 284,890 persons2010: 282,636 persons2011: 273,517 persons2012: 272,287 persons2014: 270,290 persons2015: 270,618 persons2016: 273,452 persons2017: 273,139 persons2018: 272,968 persons2019: 272,471 persons2020: 272,057 persons2021: 271,699 persons2022: 271,621 persons2023: 273,634 persons2024: 273,963 persons2025: 274,057 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 Oberbergischer Kreis was €11.71 billion (provisional) in 2023, up 4.2% from 2022, and the 85th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€11.71 billion2023, provisionalUp 4.2% from 2022The 85th highest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita€42,8002023, provisionalUp 3.4% from 2022Tied for the 188th highest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)99%2023, provisionalDown 4 percentage points from 2022Tied for the 188th highest of 400 areas in Germany
6,0008,00010K12K20002004200820122016202020232000: 6,632 EUR million2001: 6,846 EUR million2002: 6,743 EUR million2003: 6,684 EUR million2004: 6,856 EUR million2005: 7,071 EUR million2006: 7,424 EUR million2007: 7,965 EUR million2008: 8,080 EUR million2009: 7,271 EUR million2010: 7,659 EUR million2011: 8,266 EUR million2012: 8,409 EUR million2013: 8,539 EUR million2014: 8,957 EUR million2015: 9,374 EUR million2016: 9,550 EUR million2017: 9,867 EUR million2018: 10,157 EUR million2019: 10,387 EUR million2020: 9,955 EUR million2021: 10,495 EUR million2022: 11,238 EUR million2023: 11,712 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 Oberbergischer Kreis were 10,023 in 2023, up 0.7% from 2022, and the 80th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Active enterprises10,0232023Up 0.7% from 2022The 80th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Enterprise births7542023Up 0.5% from 2022The 87th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Nights spent in tourist accommodation449,5752025Down 1.7% from 2024The 170th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Nights spent in tourist accommodation by non-residents (foreign guests)32,4282025Down 19.9% from 2024
Guest nights in short-stay rentals booked through online platforms82,7742025Up 13.8% from 2024
9,9009,9259,9509,97510K10K2021202220232021: 9,911 count2022: 9,950 count2023: 10,023 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, 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. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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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