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Wartburgkreis in figures

A profile of Wartburgkreis 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 Wartburgkreis was 154,957 in 2025, down 0.9% from 2024, and the 200th lowest of 400 areas in Germany.

Population154,9572025Down 0.9% from 2024The 200th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Natural change rate-9 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Down 0.3 per 1,000 inhabitants from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)The 53rd lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Median age51.4 years2025Unchanged from 2024Tied for the 45th highest of 400 areas in Germany
Population aged 65 and over28.4%2025Up 0.7 percentage points from 2024
Population density114.8 inhabitants per km²2024Down 0.5% from 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
Net migration including statistical adjustment302024Compared with 1,129 in 2023 (the 2023 figure is series break)
150K155K160K165K170K2014201620182020202220252014: 167,850 persons2015: 167,719 persons2016: 168,072 persons2017: 167,317 persons2018: 166,474 persons2019: 165,395 persons2020: 161,224 persons2021: 159,937 persons2022: 158,900 persons2023: 156,566 persons2024: 156,334 persons2025: 154,957 persons
Population, 2014 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 Wartburgkreis was €5.96 billion (provisional) in 2023, up 2.8% from 2022, and the 172nd lowest of 400 areas in Germany.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€5.96 billion2023, provisionalUp 2.8% from 2022The 172nd lowest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita€38,1002023, provisionalUp 2.7% from 2022Tied for the 145th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)88%2023, provisionalDown 4 percentage points from 2022Tied for the 139th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
3,0004,0005,0006,00020002004200820122016202020232000: 3,315 EUR million2001: 3,388 EUR million2002: 3,637 EUR million2003: 3,727 EUR million2004: 3,681 EUR million2005: 3,688 EUR million2006: 3,922 EUR million2007: 3,951 EUR million2008: 3,911 EUR million2009: 3,523 EUR million2010: 3,918 EUR million2011: 4,316 EUR million2012: 4,265 EUR million2013: 4,339 EUR million2014: 4,886 EUR million2015: 5,092 EUR million2016: 5,035 EUR million2017: 5,061 EUR million2018: 5,102 EUR million2019: 5,236 EUR million2020: 5,028 EUR million2021: 5,256 EUR million2022: 5,802 EUR million2023: 5,962 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 Wartburgkreis were 4,659 in 2023, down 1.6% from 2022, and the 151st lowest of 400 areas in Germany.

Active enterprises4,6592023Down 1.6% from 2022The 151st lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Enterprise births2082023Down 3.7% from 2022The 68th lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Enterprise birth rate4.46%2023Down 0.1 percentage points from 2022The 3rd lowest of 400 areas in Germany
Enterprise death rate7.23%2023, provisionalUp 1.21 percentage points from 2022
Nights spent in tourist accommodation666,1502025Down 2.1% from 2024
Nights spent in tourist accommodation by non-residents (foreign guests)47,0282025Down 16.7% from 2024
4,6404,6604,6804,7004,7204,740202220232022: 4,737 count2023: 4,659 count
Active enterprises, 2022 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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