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A profile of Vechta 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 Vechta was 146,539 in 2025, up 0.1% from 2024, and the 191st lowest of 400 areas in Germany.

Population146,5392025Up 0.1% from 2024The 191st lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Natural change rate0.5 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Down 0.4 per 1,000 inhabitants from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)Tied for the 6th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Median age41.9 years2025Up 0.2 years from 2024Tied for the 35th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Population aged 65 and over18.3%2025Up 0.5 percentage points from 2024
Population density179.9 inhabitants per km²2024Up 0.3% from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
Net migration including statistical adjustment632024Compared with 719 in 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
120K125K130K135K140K145K150K20002004200820122017202120252000: 124,655 persons2001: 126,434 persons2002: 128,189 persons2003: 129,533 persons2004: 130,471 persons2005: 131,660 persons2006: 132,401 persons2007: 133,104 persons2008: 134,404 persons2009: 134,506 persons2010: 134,838 persons2011: 131,608 persons2012: 132,752 persons2014: 134,188 persons2015: 136,184 persons2016: 137,866 persons2017: 139,671 persons2018: 140,540 persons2019: 141,598 persons2020: 142,814 persons2021: 143,698 persons2022: 144,805 persons2023: 145,552 persons2024: 146,400 persons2025: 146,539 persons120K130K140K150K2000200920252000: 124,655 persons2001: 126,434 persons2002: 128,189 persons2003: 129,533 persons2004: 130,471 persons2005: 131,660 persons2006: 132,401 persons2007: 133,104 persons2008: 134,404 persons2009: 134,506 persons2010: 134,838 persons2011: 131,608 persons2012: 132,752 persons2014: 134,188 persons2015: 136,184 persons2016: 137,866 persons2017: 139,671 persons2018: 140,540 persons2019: 141,598 persons2020: 142,814 persons2021: 143,698 persons2022: 144,805 persons2023: 145,552 persons2024: 146,400 persons2025: 146,539 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 Vechta was €8.61 billion (provisional) in 2023, up 6.1% from 2022, and the 137th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€8.61 billion2023, provisionalUp 6.1% from 2022The 137th highest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita€59,0002023, provisionalUp 5% from 2022The 64th highest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)137%2023, provisionalDown 2 percentage points from 2022Tied for the 62nd highest of 400 areas in Germany
2,0004,0006,0008,00010K20002004200820122016202020232000: 3,300 EUR million2001: 3,426 EUR million2002: 3,595 EUR million2003: 3,598 EUR million2004: 3,734 EUR million2005: 3,815 EUR million2006: 4,071 EUR million2007: 4,349 EUR million2008: 4,531 EUR million2009: 4,348 EUR million2010: 4,651 EUR million2011: 5,233 EUR million2012: 5,399 EUR million2013: 5,639 EUR million2014: 5,647 EUR million2015: 5,874 EUR million2016: 6,139 EUR million2017: 6,377 EUR million2018: 6,576 EUR million2019: 6,799 EUR million2020: 6,927 EUR million2021: 7,313 EUR million2022: 8,116 EUR million2023: 8,612 EUR million2,0004,0006,0008,00010K20002008201620232000: 3,300 EUR million2001: 3,426 EUR million2002: 3,595 EUR million2003: 3,598 EUR million2004: 3,734 EUR million2005: 3,815 EUR million2006: 4,071 EUR million2007: 4,349 EUR million2008: 4,531 EUR million2009: 4,348 EUR million2010: 4,651 EUR million2011: 5,233 EUR million2012: 5,399 EUR million2013: 5,639 EUR million2014: 5,647 EUR million2015: 5,874 EUR million2016: 6,139 EUR million2017: 6,377 EUR million2018: 6,576 EUR million2019: 6,799 EUR million2020: 6,927 EUR million2021: 7,313 EUR million2022: 8,116 EUR million2023: 8,612 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 Vechta were 5,794 in 2023, up 0.9% from 2022, and the 194th highest of 400 areas in Germany.

Active enterprises5,7942023Up 0.9% from 2022The 194th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Enterprise births4512023Up 2.5% from 2022The 198th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Enterprise birth rate7.78%2023Up 0.12 percentage points from 2022Tied for the 192nd lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Enterprise death rate7.15%2023, provisionalUp 0.33 percentage points from 2022
Nights spent in tourist accommodation362,2432025Up 1.3% from 2024
Nights spent in tourist accommodation by non-residents (foreign guests)39,3552025Up 14.1% from 2024
5,7005,7205,7405,7605,7805,8002021202220232021: 5,710 count2022: 5,744 count2023: 5,794 count5,7005,7255,7505,7755,8002021202220232021: 5,710 count2022: 5,744 count2023: 5,794 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, Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, death 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). 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. Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, death rate, percentage of active enterprises (bd_size_r). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/bd_size_r/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.

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