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Südwestpfalz in figures

A profile of Südwestpfalz 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 Südwestpfalz was 89,974 in 2025, down 0.2% from 2024, and the 69th lowest of 400 areas in Germany.

Population89,9742025Down 0.2% from 2024The 69th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Natural change rate-7.6 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Down 0.4 per 1,000 inhabitants from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)The 78th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Median age51.9 years2025Down 0.1 years from 2024Tied for the 35th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Population aged 65 and over27.6%2025Up 0.4 percentage points from 2024
Population density94.4 inhabitants per km²2024Down 0.1% from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
Net migration including statistical adjustment4912024Compared with 670 in 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
85K90K95K100K105K110K20002004200820122017202120252000: 105,728 persons2001: 105,378 persons2002: 105,271 persons2003: 105,168 persons2004: 104,730 persons2005: 104,018 persons2006: 103,309 persons2007: 102,512 persons2008: 101,596 persons2009: 100,508 persons2010: 99,605 persons2011: 98,739 persons2012: 98,008 persons2014: 96,599 persons2015: 96,410 persons2016: 96,474 persons2017: 95,957 persons2018: 95,474 persons2019: 95,113 persons2020: 94,831 persons2021: 94,912 persons2022: 94,819 persons2023: 90,144 persons2024: 90,168 persons2025: 89,974 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 Südwestpfalz was €1.87 billion (provisional) in 2023, up 2.2% from 2022, and the 7th lowest of 400 areas in Germany.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€1.87 billion2023, provisionalUp 2.2% from 2022The 7th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita€20,8002023, provisionalUp 2.5% from 2022The lowest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)48%2023, provisionalDown 2 percentage points from 2022The lowest of 400 areas in Germany
1,0001,2001,4001,6001,8002,00020002004200820122016202020232000: 1,166 EUR million2001: 1,168 EUR million2002: 1,182 EUR million2003: 1,175 EUR million2004: 1,176 EUR million2005: 1,206 EUR million2006: 1,244 EUR million2007: 1,295 EUR million2008: 1,302 EUR million2009: 1,257 EUR million2010: 1,290 EUR million2011: 1,345 EUR million2012: 1,379 EUR million2013: 1,410 EUR million2014: 1,445 EUR million2015: 1,481 EUR million2016: 1,741 EUR million2017: 1,547 EUR million2018: 1,574 EUR million2019: 1,620 EUR million2020: 1,632 EUR million2021: 1,645 EUR million2022: 1,832 EUR million2023: 1,871 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 Südwestpfalz were 3,062 in 2023, up 0.2% from 2022, and the 69th lowest of 400 areas in Germany.

Active enterprises3,0622023Up 0.2% from 2022The 69th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Enterprise births2202023Down 3.9% from 2022Tied for the 79th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Nights spent in tourist accommodation387,7542025Up 0.8% from 2024The 150th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Nights spent in tourist accommodation by non-residents (foreign guests)25,7142025Up 9.3% from 2024
Guest nights in short-stay rentals booked through online platforms94,8102025Up 7% from 2024
3,0103,0203,0303,0403,0503,0603,0702021202220232021: 3,013 count2022: 3,057 count2023: 3,062 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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