Categories in Gelsenkirchen
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gelsenkirchen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 1,159 | 42 years |
| Shopping | 1,009 | 60 years |
| Health and medical | 935 | — |
| Corporate management | 843 | 31 years |
| Real estate | 608 | 28 years |
| Lawyers legal | 452 | — |
| Hairdressers | 381 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 381 | 23 years |
| Dentists | 350 | — |
| Car repair | 335 | 46 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 335 | — |
Gelsenkirchen Facts
| Area | 80.6 km² |
| Population | 271,797 |
| Male Population | 133,281 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 138,516 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -1.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.3% |
| Median Age | 44.8 years (Male: 43.2, Female: 46.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $42,018 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 209 |
| Neighborhoods | Gelsenkirchen-Mitte, Gelsenkirchen-Nord, Gelsenkirchen-Ost, Gelsenkirchen-Süd, Gelsenkirchen-West |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.50750, 7.12283 |
| Postal Codes | 45879, 45881, 45883, 45884, 45886, More |
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Gelsenkirchen Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 275,811 | 262,386 | 260,564 | 238,506 | 271,797 | 273,743 | 275,941 |
| Population Density | 3,420.9 / km² | 3,254.4 / km² | 3,231.8 / km² | 2,958.2 / km² | 3,371.1 / km² | 3,395.3 / km² | 3,422.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGelsenkirchen Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 4.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelsenkirchen | -1.5% | +3.6% | +4.3% |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | — | — | — |
| Germany | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gelsenkirchen Median Age
Median Age: 44.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelsenkirchen | 44.8 yrs | 46.3 yrs | 43.2 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)
Gelsenkirchen Population Density
Population Density: 3,371 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelsenkirchen | 271,797 | 80.6 km² | 3,371 / 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
Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Gelsenkirchen
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Gelsenkirchen
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Gelsenkirchen
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
Gelsenkirchen Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $32,033 | $34,323 | $37,436 | $37,309 | $43,516 | $40,940 | $40,364 | $42,018 |
| Total GDP | $9.5B | $10.3B | $10.9B | $10.5B | $11.8B | $11B | $11.3B | $11.8B |
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
Gelsenkirchen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelsenkirchen | 2,510,325 tn | 9.24 tn | 31,135.8 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
Gelsenkirchen CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,510,325 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.24 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 31,135.8 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 | 41.9 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/08 | 1:53 PM | 3.2 | 31.1 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/10/08 | 3:28 AM | 3.3 | 42.2 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/08 | 7:41 AM | 3.3 | 19.3 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/08 | 8:56 PM | 3.4 | 35.4 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/08 | 1:55 PM | 3 | 36.5 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/08 | 2:33 PM | 3.2 | 40.2 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/08 | 9:55 AM | 3.3 | 41.6 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/2/08 | 6:54 AM | 3.1 | 37.6 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/08 | 12:10 PM | 3.1 | 37 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen (German pronunciation: [ˌɡɛlzn̩ˈkɪʁçn̩]) is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located in the northern part of the Ruhr area. Its population in 2012 was c. 257,600. was first documented in 1150, but it remained a tiny vil..
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