Categories in Aachen
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Aachen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 2,330 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 1,595 | 23 years |
| Shopping | 1,530 | 41 years |
| Health and medical | 1,514 | 21 years |
| Real estate | 1,119 | 20 years |
| Electronics stores | 1,046 | 28 years |
| Lawyers legal | 821 | — |
| Technical construction services | 668 | 26 years |
| Architects | 554 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 550 | 26 years |
Aachen Facts
| Area | 59.3 km² |
| Population | 208,836 |
| Male Population | 106,605 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 102,231 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +6.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +6.4% |
| Median Age | 43 years (Male: 41.1, Female: 45) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $51,585 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 2407, 2408, 241 |
| Neighborhoods | Mitte, Brand, Laurensberg, Haaren, Eilendorf |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.77664, 6.08342 |
| Postal Codes | 52062, 52064, 52066, 52068, 52070, More |
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Aachen Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 195,437 | 192,389 | 196,299 | 190,763 | 208,836 | 213,620 | 215,307 |
| Population Density | 3,298.5 / km² | 3,247.1 / km² | 3,313.1 / km² | 3,219.6 / km² | 3,524.7 / km² | 3,605.4 / km² | 3,633.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAachen Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 6.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aachen | +6.9% | +8.5% | +6.4% |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | — | — | — |
| Germany | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Aachen Median Age
Median Age: 43 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aachen | 43 yrs | 45 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 44.4 yrs | 45.6 yrs | 43.3 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Aachen Population Density
Population Density: 3,525 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aachen | 208,836 | 59.3 km² | 3,525 / km² |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 17.6 million | 34,118.6 km² | 516 / km² |
| Germany | 80.7 million | 358,179.8 km² | 225 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Aachen Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Aachen
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Aachen
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Aachen
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Aachen
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Aachen
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Aachen Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $36,886 | $39,523 | $43,108 | $41,482 | $44,145 | $49,202 | $49,555 | $51,585 |
| Total GDP | $5.3B | $5.8B | $6.3B | $6.2B | $6.4B | $6.9B | $7.3B | $7.6B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Aachen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aachen | 2,042,872 tn | 9.78 tn | 34,478.8 tons/km² |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 176,214,894 tn | 10.01 tn | 5,164.8 tons/km² |
| Germany | 755,339,039 tn | 9.36 tn | 2,108.8 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Aachen CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,042,872 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.78 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 34,478.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/08 | 5:21 PM | 3 | 47.4 km | 2,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/08 | 6:17 PM | 3.4 | 71.8 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/07 | 3:10 AM | 3.7 | 39.9 km | 13,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 6:46 AM | 3 | 41.7 km | 15,600 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/06 | 8:19 AM | 3.1 | 36.7 km | 4,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/05 | 7:38 AM | 3 | 18.9 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/04 | 11:16 PM | 3.4 | 13.6 km | 13,100 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/03 | 2:14 AM | 3 | 20.5 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/03 | 5:44 PM | 3 | 28.6 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/02 | 2:48 PM | 3 | 46 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Aachen
Aachen (German pronunciation: [ˈʔaːxən]), also known as Bad Aachen, is a spa and border town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Aachen was a residence of Charlemagne, and later the coronation place for German kings. is the westernmost city of Germa..
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