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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Idar-Oberstein
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Jewelers and watches | 425 | 44 years |
| Shopping | 280 | 48 years |
| Restaurants | 189 | — |
| Health and medical | 173 | — |
| Corporate management | 158 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 125 | — |
| Real estate | 101 | — |
| Financial services | 76 | — |
| Hairdressers | 73 | — |
| Car repair | 66 | 42 years |
| Household appliances and goods | 64 | — |
| Dentists | 64 | — |
| Other accommodation | 61 | — |
Idar-Oberstein Facts
| Area | 15.4 km² |
| Population | 18,818 |
| Male Population | 9,135 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 9,683 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -32.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -22.7% |
| Median Age | 47.2 years (Male: 45.8, Female: 48.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $39,473 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 6781, 6784 |
| Neighborhoods | Idar, Oberstein, Tiefenstein, Weierbach, Göttschied |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 49.71443, 7.30776 |
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Idar-Oberstein Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,946 | 25,164 | 24,341 | 21,552 | 18,818 | 18,684 | 18,543 |
| Population Density | 1,810.3 / km² | 1,630.1 / km² | 1,576.7 / km² | 1,396.1 / km² | 1,219 / km² | 1,210.3 / km² | 1,201.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridIdar-Oberstein Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 22.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idar-Oberstein | -32.7% | -25.2% | -22.7% |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | — | — | — |
| Germany | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Idar-Oberstein Median Age
Median Age: 47.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idar-Oberstein | 47.2 yrs | 48.5 yrs | 45.8 yrs |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | 45.2 yrs | 46.2 yrs | 44.1 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Idar-Oberstein Population Density
Population Density: 1,219 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idar-Oberstein | 18,818 | 15.4 km² | 1,219 / km² |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | 4 million | 19,855.3 km² | 203 / 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
Idar-Oberstein 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 Idar-Oberstein
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Idar-Oberstein
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Idar-Oberstein
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Idar-Oberstein
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
Idar-Oberstein Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $27,359 | $29,314 | $31,973 | $31,915 | $34,674 | $38,068 | $37,920 | $39,473 |
| Total GDP | $317.5M | $358.3M | $401.6M | $392M | $416.4M | $456.7M | $464.5M | $485.5M |
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
Idar-Oberstein CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idar-Oberstein | 81,558 tn | 4.33 tn | 5,283.1 tons/km² |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | 18,526,864 tn | 4.59 tn | 933.1 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
Idar-Oberstein CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 81,558 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.33 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,283.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18/08 | 1:28 PM | 3.2 | 50.6 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/08 | 10:42 AM | 3.5 | 48.1 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/08 | 9:53 AM | 3.5 | 49.6 km | 2,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/5/07 | 1:51 PM | 3.8 | 48.6 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/07 | 11:07 AM | 3.5 | 51 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/07 | 10:31 AM | 4 | 49.3 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/07 | 11:08 PM | 3 | 51 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/07 | 6:15 AM | 3 | 49.9 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/18/06 | 8:26 AM | 3.1 | 60.9 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/06 | 2:14 PM | 3 | 47.5 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Idar-Oberstein
Idar-Oberstein is a town in the Birkenfeld district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. As a Große kreisangehörige Stadt (large town belonging to a district), it assumes some of the responsibilities that for smaller municipalities in the district are a..
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