Categories in Solingen
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Solingen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 1,033 | 38 years |
| Shopping | 894 | 43 years |
| Restaurants | 820 | 34 years |
| Health and medical | 752 | — |
| Real estate | 460 | 23 years |
| Construction of buildings | 457 | — |
| Electronics stores | 396 | 45 years |
| Lawyers legal | 343 | — |
| Other construction | 318 | — |
| Car repair | 310 | 31 years |
| Accountants | 308 | — |
| Financial services | 304 | 19 years |
Solingen Facts
| Area | 51.9 km² |
| Population | 152,967 |
| Male Population | 73,647 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 79,320 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -6.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -1.1% |
| Median Age | 45.2 years (Male: 44, Female: 46.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $49,108 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 202, 2103, 212, 2196 |
| Neighborhoods | Untenpilghausen, Burg an der Wupper, Katternberg, Hästen, Dorperhof |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.17343, 7.08450 |
| Postal Codes | 42651, 42653, 42655, 42657, 42659, More |
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Solingen Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 164,066 | 154,846 | 154,676 | 143,051 | 152,967 | 151,643 | 152,238 |
| Population Density | 3,162.7 / km² | 2,985 / km² | 2,981.7 / km² | 2,757.6 / km² | 2,948.8 / km² | 2,923.2 / km² | 2,934.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSolingen Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 1.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solingen | -6.8% | -1.2% | -1.1% |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | — | — | — |
| Germany | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Solingen Median Age
Median Age: 45.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solingen | 45.2 yrs | 46.3 yrs | 44 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)
Solingen Population Density
Population Density: 2,949 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solingen | 152,967 | 51.9 km² | 2,949 / 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
Solingen 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 Solingen
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Solingen
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Solingen
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Solingen
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
Solingen Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $34,385 | $36,843 | $40,184 | $41,619 | $43,182 | $46,780 | $47,176 | $49,108 |
| Total GDP | $5.2B | $5.7B | $6.3B | $6.4B | $6.6B | $7.1B | $7.2B | $7.4B |
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
Solingen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solingen | 1,554,511 tn | 10.16 tn | 29,966.5 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
Solingen CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,554,511 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.16 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 29,966.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/24/09 | 2:58 AM | 4.1 | 55.4 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/08 | 1:53 PM | 3.2 | 48.3 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/10/08 | 3:28 AM | 3.3 | 64.7 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/08 | 5:21 PM | 3 | 42.5 km | 2,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/08 | 7:41 AM | 3.3 | 46.1 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/08 | 8:56 PM | 3.4 | 45.6 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/08 | 1:55 PM | 3 | 46.7 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/08 | 2:33 PM | 3.2 | 60.7 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/08 | 9:55 AM | 3.3 | 55.7 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/2/08 | 6:54 AM | 3.1 | 53.5 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Solingen
Solingen (German pronunciation: [ˈzoːlɪŋən]) is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located on the northern edge of the region called Bergisches Land, south of the Ruhr area, and with a 2009 population of 161,366 is the second largest ci..
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