Categories in Leverkusen
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Leverkusen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 792 | 25 years |
| Health and medical | 758 | 27 years |
| Restaurants | 715 | 30 years |
| Shopping | 653 | 37 years |
| Real estate | 408 | 21 years |
| Lawyers legal | 323 | — |
| Hairdressers | 301 | 18 years |
| Electronics stores | 297 | 24 years |
| Construction of buildings | 274 | — |
| Financial services | 269 | 19 years |
| Beauty salons | 256 | — |
| Dentists | 238 | — |
Leverkusen Facts
| Area | 57.3 km² |
| Population | 152,851 |
| Male Population | 73,936 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 78,915 (51.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +12.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +2.0% |
| Median Age | 45 years (Male: 44, Female: 45.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $55,075 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 214, 2171, 2173 |
| Neighborhoods | Opladen, Wiesdorf, Quettingen, Küppersteg, Lützenkirchen |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.03030, 6.98432 |
| Postal Codes | 51371, 51373, 51375, 51377, 51379, More |
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Leverkusen Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 136,529 | 141,791 | 149,833 | 152,198 | 152,851 | 150,573 | 148,064 |
| Population Density | 2,384.8 / km² | 2,476.7 / km² | 2,617.2 / km² | 2,658.5 / km² | 2,669.9 / km² | 2,630.1 / km² | 2,586.3 / km² |
Leverkusen Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leverkusen | +12% | +7.8% | +2% |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | — | — | — |
| Germany | — | — | — |
Leverkusen Median Age
Median Age: 45 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leverkusen | 45 yrs | 45.9 yrs | 44 yrs |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 44.4 yrs | 45.6 yrs | 43.3 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Leverkusen Population Density
Population Density: 2,670 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leverkusen | 152,851 | 57.3 km² | 2,670 / km² |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 17.6 million | 34,118.6 km² | 516 / km² |
| Germany | 80.7 million | 358,179.8 km² | 225 / km² |
Leverkusen Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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 Leverkusen
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Leverkusen
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Leverkusen
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Leverkusen
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Leverkusen
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Leverkusen Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $38,102 | $40,826 | $44,529 | $46,739 | $49,598 | $51,611 | $52,908 | $55,075 |
| Total GDP | $4.3B | $4.7B | $5.1B | $5.2B | $5.5B | $5.6B | $5.7B | $5.9B |
Leverkusen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leverkusen | 1,563,093 tn | 10.23 tn | 27,302.9 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) | 1,563,093 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.23 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 27,302.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.1) |
* 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 | 63.8 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/08 | 1:53 PM | 3.2 | 59 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/08 | 5:21 PM | 3 | 36.4 km | 2,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/08 | 7:41 AM | 3.3 | 59.9 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/08 | 8:56 PM | 3.4 | 54.3 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/08 | 1:55 PM | 3 | 55.1 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/08 | 2:33 PM | 3.2 | 71.1 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/08 | 9:55 AM | 3.3 | 64.3 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/2/08 | 6:54 AM | 3.1 | 63 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/08 | 12:10 PM | 3.1 | 62.4 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Leverkusen
Leverkusen (/ˈleɪvərˌkuːzən/; German pronunciation: [ˈleːvɐˌkuːzn̩]) is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany on the eastern bank of the Rhine. To the South, Leverkusen borders the city of Cologne and to the North is the state capital Düsseldorf...
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