Categories in Bochum
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bochum
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 1,952 | 17 years |
| Corporate management | 1,836 | 28 years |
| Shopping | 1,689 | 34 years |
| Health and medical | 1,637 | 24 years |
| Real estate | 1,062 | 30 years |
| Lawyers legal | 926 | 33 years |
| Electronics stores | 823 | 25 years |
| Construction of buildings | 771 | 32 years |
| Hairdressers | 616 | 19 years |
| Dentists | 597 | 26 years |
Bochum Facts
| Area | 122.3 km² |
| Population | 372,762 |
| Male Population | 179,423 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 193,339 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -9.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -3.0% |
| Median Age | 45.2 years (Male: 43.9, Female: 46.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $37,866 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 2327, 234 |
| Neighborhoods | Bochum Mitte, Wattenscheid, Bochum Süd, Bochum Südwest, Bochum Ost |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.48165, 7.21648 |
| Postal Codes | 44787, 44789, 44791, 44793, 44795, More |
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Bochum Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 410,844 | 388,247 | 384,451 | 351,445 | 372,762 | 378,321 | 381,707 |
| Population Density | 3,359 / km² | 3,174.2 / km² | 3,143.2 / km² | 2,873.3 / km² | 3,047.6 / km² | 3,093.1 / km² | 3,120.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBochum Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bochum | -9.3% | -4% | -3% |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | — | — | — |
| Germany | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bochum Median Age
Median Age: 45.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bochum | 45.2 yrs | 46.6 yrs | 43.9 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)
Bochum Population Density
Population Density: 3,048 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bochum | 372,762 | 122.3 km² | 3,048 / 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
Bochum 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 Bochum
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Bochum
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Bochum
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Bochum
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bochum
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
Bochum Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $25,672 | $27,507 | $30,002 | $31,361 | $35,606 | $34,856 | $36,376 | $37,866 |
| Total GDP | $10.4B | $11.3B | $12.1B | $12.2B | $13.3B | $12.7B | $13.9B | $14.5B |
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
Bochum CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bochum | 3,661,249 tn | 9.82 tn | 29,933.6 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
Bochum CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,661,249 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.82 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 29,933.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/24/09 | 2:58 AM | 4.1 | 48.6 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/08 | 1:53 PM | 3.2 | 37.9 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/10/08 | 3:28 AM | 3.3 | 49.3 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/08 | 7:41 AM | 3.3 | 26.4 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/08 | 8:56 PM | 3.4 | 41.6 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/08 | 1:55 PM | 3 | 42.7 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/08 | 2:33 PM | 3.2 | 47.3 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/08 | 9:55 AM | 3.3 | 48.4 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/2/08 | 6:54 AM | 3.1 | 44.4 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/08 | 12:10 PM | 3.1 | 43.8 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Bochum
Bochum (German pronunciation: [ˈboːxʊm]; Westphalian: Baukem) is a city in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and part of the Arnsberg region. It is located in the Ruhr area and is surrounded by the cities (in clockwise direction) of Herne,..
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