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Bischofswerda Facts
| Area | 5.1 km² |
| Population | 7,718 |
| Male Population | 3,714 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 4,004 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -39.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -19.6% |
| Median Age | 48.7 years (Male: 46.8, Female: 50.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $37,364 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 3594 |
| Neighborhoods | Pickau, Belmsdorf, Großdrebnitz, Geißmannsdorf, Goldbach |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.12771, 14.17974 |
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Bischofswerda Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,652 | 10,767 | 9,595 | 7,611 | 7,718 | 7,209 | 6,890 |
| Population Density | 2,499.2 / km² | 2,126.8 / km² | 1,895.3 / km² | 1,503.4 / km² | 1,524.5 / km² | 1,424 / km² | 1,361 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBischofswerda Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 19.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bischofswerda | -39% | -28.3% | -19.6% |
| Saxony | — | — | — |
| Germany | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bischofswerda Median Age
Median Age: 48.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bischofswerda | 48.7 yrs | 50.7 yrs | 46.8 yrs |
| Saxony | 47.7 yrs | 49.8 yrs | 45.7 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bischofswerda Population Density
Population Density: 1,525 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bischofswerda | 7,718 | 5.1 km² | 1,525 / km² |
| Saxony | 4 million | 18,455.9 km² | 216 / 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
Bischofswerda Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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 Bischofswerda
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Bischofswerda
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bischofswerda
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
Bischofswerda Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $21,347 | $22,872 | $24,947 | $26,858 | $29,256 | $33,464 | $35,894 | $37,364 |
| Total GDP | $140M | $151.1M | $162.8M | $169.5M | $178.5M | $199M | $205.1M | $211.1M |
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
Bischofswerda CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bischofswerda | 72,991 tn | 9.46 tn | 14,418 tons/km² |
| Saxony | 37,445,076 tn | 9.38 tn | 2,028.9 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
Bischofswerda CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 72,991 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.46 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,418 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13/08 | 3:45 AM | 3.1 | 55.3 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/04 | 9:50 AM | 3.1 | 99.7 km | 5,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/00 | 3:23 PM | 3.2 | 74.1 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 8/4/98 | 11:05 AM | 3.2 | 34.9 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/95 | 8:59 AM | 3.8 | 77.1 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/94 | 11:19 AM | 3.7 | 96.4 km | 10,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/94 | 4:14 PM | 3.5 | 90 km | 10,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
| 1/15/94 | 12:03 PM | 3.4 | 79.6 km | 10,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/94 | 10:59 AM | 3.6 | 74.8 km | 10,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
| 1/5/94 | 11:40 AM | 3.4 | 83.8 km | 10,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Bischofswerda
Bischofswerda (German pronunciation: [ˌbɪʃɔfsˈveːɐ̯da]; Upper Sorbian: Biskupicy, Polish: Biskupice) is a small town in Germany at the western edge of Upper Lusatia in Saxony.
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