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Rostock, Kreisfreie Stadt in figures

A profile of Rostock, Kreisfreie Stadt 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 Rostock, Kreisfreie Stadt was 205,307 in 2025, up 0.2% from 2024, and the 137th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Population205,3072025Up 0.2% from 2024The 137th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Natural change rate-7.1 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Down 0.5 per 1,000 inhabitants from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)Tied for the 85th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Median age44.9 years2025Unchanged from 2024Tied for the 106th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Population aged 65 and over25.7%2025Up 0.2 percentage points from 2024
Population density1,139.6 inhabitants per km²2024Up 0.3% from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
Net migration including statistical adjustment1,8162024Compared with 2,385 in 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
197.5K200K202.5K205K207.5K210K20002004200820122017202120252000: 203,279 persons2001: 200,506 persons2002: 198,964 persons2003: 198,259 persons2004: 198,303 persons2005: 198,993 persons2006: 199,288 persons2007: 199,868 persons2008: 200,413 persons2009: 201,096 persons2010: 201,442 persons2011: 200,414 persons2012: 201,813 persons2014: 203,431 persons2015: 204,167 persons2016: 206,011 persons2017: 207,513 persons2018: 208,409 persons2019: 208,886 persons2020: 209,191 persons2021: 209,061 persons2022: 208,400 persons2023: 203,909 persons2024: 204,948 persons2025: 205,307 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 Rostock, Kreisfreie Stadt was €10.34 billion (provisional) in 2023, up 5.1% from 2022, and the 105th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€10.34 billion2023, provisionalUp 5.1% from 2022The 105th highest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita€50,6002023, provisionalUp 4.5% from 2022Tied for the 102nd highest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)117%2023, provisionalDown 3 percentage points from 2022Tied for the 103rd highest of 400 areas in Germany
4,0006,0008,00010K12K20002004200820122016202020232000: 4,803 EUR million2001: 4,586 EUR million2002: 4,665 EUR million2003: 4,584 EUR million2004: 4,702 EUR million2005: 4,740 EUR million2006: 4,834 EUR million2007: 5,133 EUR million2008: 5,388 EUR million2009: 5,445 EUR million2010: 5,853 EUR million2011: 5,734 EUR million2012: 6,003 EUR million2013: 6,413 EUR million2014: 6,990 EUR million2015: 7,104 EUR million2016: 7,206 EUR million2017: 7,883 EUR million2018: 7,786 EUR million2019: 8,601 EUR million2020: 7,874 EUR million2021: 8,849 EUR million2022: 9,836 EUR million2023: 10,339 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 Rostock, Kreisfreie Stadt were 2.28 million in 2025, up 3.9% from 2024, and the 41st highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Nights spent in tourist accommodation2.28 million2025Up 3.9% from 2024The 41st highest of 400 areas in Germany
Nights spent in tourist accommodation by non-residents (foreign guests)124,6442025Down 16.5% from 2024The 92nd highest of 347 areas in Germany
Guest nights in short-stay rentals booked through online platforms332,1482025Up 15.9% from 2024The 44th highest of 400 areas in Germany
1.4M1.6M1.8M2M2.2M2.4M2020202120222023202420252020: 1,489,615 count2021: 1,402,045 count2022: 2,036,215 count2023: 2,121,300 count2024: 2,196,664 count2025: 2,283,095 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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