Categories in Leichlingen
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Leichlingen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 183 | 25 years |
| Shopping | 118 | — |
| Restaurants | 112 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 107 | — |
| Real estate | 106 | — |
| Health and medical | 66 | — |
| Electronics stores | 58 | 20 years |
| Financial services | 58 | — |
| Lawyers legal | 54 | — |
| Electrical installation | 49 | — |
Leichlingen Facts
| Area | 5.8 km² |
| Population | 14,857 |
| Male Population | 7,120 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 7,737 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -15.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -6.5% |
| Median Age | 46.2 years (Male: 45.4, Female: 47) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $43,141 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 2175 |
| Neighborhoods | Witzhelden, Bennert, Ziegwebersberg, Opladen, Metzholz |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.10628, 7.01873 |
| Postal Codes | 42799 |
Map of Leichlingen
Interactive Map
Leichlingen Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,664 | 15,388 | 15,887 | 15,879 | 14,857 | 14,430 | 14,048 |
| Population Density | 3,072 / km² | 2,676.2 / km² | 2,763 / km² | 2,761.6 / km² | 2,583.8 / km² | 2,509.6 / km² | 2,443.1 / km² |
Leichlingen Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 6.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leichlingen | -15.9% | -3.5% | -6.5% |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | — | — | — |
| Germany | — | — | — |
Leichlingen Median Age
Median Age: 46.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leichlingen | 46.2 yrs | 47 yrs | 45.4 yrs |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 44.4 yrs | 45.6 yrs | 43.3 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Leichlingen Population Density
Population Density: 2,584 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leichlingen | 14,857 | 5.8 km² | 2,584 / km² |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 17.6 million | 34,118.6 km² | 516 / km² |
| Germany | 80.7 million | 358,179.8 km² | 225 / km² |
Leichlingen Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- 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 Leichlingen
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Leichlingen
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Leichlingen
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Leichlingen
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Leichlingen Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $30,667 | $32,859 | $35,839 | $36,499 | $36,766 | $41,949 | $41,443 | $43,141 |
| Total GDP | $3.2B | $3.4B | $3.7B | $3.8B | $3.7B | $4.2B | $4.2B | $4.3B |
Leichlingen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leichlingen | 162,878 tn | 10.96 tn | 28,326.6 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 162,878 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.96 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 28,326.6 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.
- 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 | 58 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/08 | 1:53 PM | 3.2 | 52.3 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/10/08 | 3:28 AM | 3.3 | 68.7 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/08 | 5:21 PM | 3 | 37.5 km | 2,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/08 | 7:41 AM | 3.3 | 52 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/08 | 8:56 PM | 3.4 | 48.3 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/08 | 1:55 PM | 3 | 49.3 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/08 | 2:33 PM | 3.2 | 64.6 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/08 | 9:55 AM | 3.3 | 58.5 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/2/08 | 6:54 AM | 3.1 | 56.8 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Leichlingen
Leichlingen is a town in the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Leichlingen is a centre for apple and berry growing in the region.
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