Categories in Varel
Auto Parts StoreCar Detailing ServiceCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationNew car dealersUsed car dealersBuilding Materials SupplierFarmingMetalworkingSolar Energy Equipment SupplierWholesale of Textiles & Raw MaterialsWholesalersWindow SupplierCleanersClothing storesFabric StoreFashion Accessories StoreShoe storesWomen's clothingMobile phone storesTelecommunications ContractorTelecommunications Service ProviderAssociation or OrganizationCharitiesChild Care AgencyChurchesClubCounselorDistribution ServiceEvangelical ChurchFire StationGas CompanyGovernment OfficeMailing ServiceNon-Profit OrganizationPolitical PartyPost OfficeProtestant ChurchRecycling drop-off locationShipping and Mailing ServiceShipping CompanyShipping ServiceSocial Services OrganizationSolar Photovoltaic Power PlantWaste Management ServiceComputer ConsultantComputer ServiceElectronics Store
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Varel
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 242 |
| Restaurants | 167 |
| Shopping | 138 |
| Corporate management | 120 |
| Health and medical | 114 |
| Real estate | 88 |
| Construction of buildings | 76 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 52 |
Varel Facts
| Area | 9.1 km² |
| Population | 13,513 |
| Male Population | 6,517 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 6,996 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -3.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +7.9% |
| Median Age | 46.7 years (Male: 45.7, Female: 47.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $36,097 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 4451, 4453, 4454, 4456 |
| Neighborhoods | Dangast, Obenstrohe, Langendamm, Büppel, Dangastermoor |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 53.39693, 8.13621 |
| Postal Codes | 26316 |
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Varel Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,002 | 13,005 | 12,521 | 11,383 | 13,513 | 13,105 | 12,720 |
| Population Density | 1,545 / km² | 1,435 / km² | 1,381.6 / km² | 1,256.1 / km² | 1,491.1 / km² | 1,446.1 / km² | 1,403.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridVarel Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 7.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varel | -3.5% | +3.9% | +7.9% |
| Lower Saxony | — | — | — |
| Germany | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Varel Median Age
Median Age: 46.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varel | 46.7 yrs | 47.7 yrs | 45.7 yrs |
| Lower Saxony | 44.8 yrs | 45.8 yrs | 43.7 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Varel Population Density
Population Density: 1,491 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varel | 13,513 | 9.1 km² | 1,491 / km² |
| Lower Saxony | 7.8 million | 47,789.6 km² | 164 / 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
Varel 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 Varel
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Varel
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Varel
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
Varel Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $27,686 | $29,665 | $32,356 | $29,963 | $30,561 | $35,817 | $34,677 | $36,097 |
| Total GDP | $578.5M | $638.9M | $708.7M | $646.4M | $652M | $764M | $731.2M | $753.6M |
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
Varel CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varel | 134,266 tn | 9.94 tn | 14,815.5 tons/km² |
| Lower Saxony | 78,468,653 tn | 10.03 tn | 1,642 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
Varel CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 134,266 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.94 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,815.5 tons/km² |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16/12 | 8:30 PM | 3.4 | 92.3 km | 3,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/06 | 2:37 PM | 3 | 68.1 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/15/05 | 3:02 PM | 4 | 61.6 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/04 | 6:59 AM | 4.5 | 98.8 km | 5,500 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Varel
Varel ([ˈfaːʁəl]) is a town in the district of Friesland, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated near the Jade River and the Jade Bight, approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south of Wilhelmshaven and 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of Oldenburg.
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