Categories in Sonneberg
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sonneberg
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 141 | — |
| Health and medical | 132 | — |
| Shopping | 127 | 21 years |
| Corporate management | 113 | 26 years |
| Construction of buildings | 82 | — |
| Dentists | 71 | — |
| Electrical installation | 67 | — |
| Real estate | 62 | — |
| Financial services | 61 | — |
| Car repair | 59 | — |
| Hairdressers | 44 | — |
Sonneberg Facts
| Area | 10.1 km² |
| Population | 11,477 |
| Male Population | 5,503 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 5,974 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -59.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -47.8% |
| Median Age | 49.5 years (Male: 47.4, Female: 51.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $37,077 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Oberlind, Köppelsdorf, Hönbach, Neufang, Bettelhecken |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.35920, 11.17463 |
Map of Sonneberg
Interactive Map
Sonneberg Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,221 | 23,872 | 21,980 | 17,911 | 11,477 | 10,791 | 10,155 |
| Population Density | 2,787.3 / km² | 2,357.7 / km² | 2,170.9 / km² | 1,769 / km² | 1,133.5 / km² | 1,065.8 / km² | 1,003 / km² |
Sonneberg Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 47.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonneberg | -59.3% | -51.9% | -47.8% |
| Thuringia | — | — | — |
| Germany | — | — | — |
Sonneberg Median Age
Median Age: 49.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonneberg | 49.5 yrs | 51.6 yrs | 47.4 yrs |
| Thuringia | 47.8 yrs | 49.6 yrs | 46 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Sonneberg Population Density
Population Density: 1,134 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonneberg | 11,477 | 10.1 km² | 1,134 / km² |
| Thuringia | 2.1 million | 16,199.9 km² | 130 / km² |
| Germany | 80.7 million | 358,179.8 km² | 225 / km² |
Sonneberg 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 Sonneberg
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Sonneberg
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sonneberg
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Sonneberg Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $17,503 | $18,754 | $20,455 | $27,128 | $31,948 | $35,958 | $35,618 | $37,077 |
| Total GDP | $197.9M | $212.7M | $228.3M | $286.9M | $322.3M | $348.7M | $332.1M | $339M |
Sonneberg CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonneberg | 106,432 tn | 9.27 tn | 10,511.8 tons/km² |
| Thuringia | 19,279,601 tn | 9.13 tn | 1,190.1 tons/km² |
| Germany | 755,339,039 tn | 9.36 tn | 2,108.8 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 106,432 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.27 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,511.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/22/18 | 7:54 PM | 3.2 | 90.8 km | 10,000 m | 2km ENE of Luby, Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 5/21/18 | 9:04 PM | 4.1 | 85.9 km | 13,920 m | 2km SSE of Erlbach, Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/14 | 10:37 AM | 3.8 | 89.9 km | 10,000 m | 4km NE of Skalna, Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/08 | 8:30 AM | 4.2 | 92.7 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/08 | 2:14 AM | 3.5 | 92.4 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/08 | 1:10 AM | 3 | 91.7 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/14/08 | 7:00 PM | 4.1 | 92.1 km | 6,800 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/14/08 | 4:05 AM | 3.3 | 91.2 km | 4,600 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/14/08 | 4:01 AM | 3.4 | 92.8 km | 10,300 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/08 | 11:18 AM | 3.7 | 91.8 km | 9,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
Sonneberg
Sonneberg is a town in Thuringia, Germany, which is seat of the district Sonneberg. It has long been a centre of toy making and is still well known for this. It is the home of PIKO, a model railway manufacturer which became one of the few such enterp..
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