Population density in Leipzig
Population density in Leipzig was 162.1 inhabitants per km² in 2024, according to Eurostat, European Commission. That is up 0.1% from 2023. That is the 239th highest of 400 areas in 2024.
Population density in Leipzig, 2011 to 2024
All 14 values
| Period | inhabitants per km² |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 162.1 |
| 2023 | 161.9 Series break |
| 2022 | 161.1 Series break |
| 2021 | 160.7 |
| 2020 | 160.5 |
| 2019 | 160.5 |
| 2018 | 160.5 |
| 2017 | 160.7 |
| 2016 | 160.8 Series break |
| 2015 | 156.3 |
| 2014 | 156 |
| 2013 | 156.9 |
| 2012 | 157.9 |
| 2011 | 159 |
Compared with Leipzig and Germany and European Union (27)
| Place | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Leipzig | 162.1 |
| Leipzig | 274.6 |
| Germany | 236.4 |
| European Union (27) | 109.7 |
Rankings
- Countries by population density
- EU countries by population density
- US states by population density
- NUTS 3 areas of Germany by population density
Definition
Resident population divided by land area in km². World Bank figures use mid-year population and land area excluding inland water.
United States: Census Bureau population estimates for 1 July divided by land area (water excluded) from the latest Census Gazetteer files. US tables often give people per square mile; multiply persons per km² by 2.59 to compare.
How to cite
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.Use this data in your AI agent
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What is the population density in Leipzig?
Population density in Leipzig was 162.1 inhabitants per km² in 2024, according to Eurostat, European Commission. That is up 0.1% from 2023. That is the 239th highest of 400 areas in 2024.
Where does this figure come from?
Eurostat, European Commission. Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens). Retrieved by Invokely on 2026-10-08.
What was the highest population density in Leipzig?
162.1 inhabitants per km² in 2024, the highest value since 2011 in this series.