Categories in Würselen
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Würselen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 219 | 27 years |
| Corporate management | 207 | — |
| Restaurants | 183 | — |
| Health and medical | 159 | — |
| Real estate | 109 | — |
| Electronics stores | 106 | 30 years |
| Construction of buildings | 102 | 43 years |
| Financial services | 90 | — |
| Painting and paint contractors | 78 | — |
| Hairdressers | 70 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 68 | — |
Würselen Facts
| Area | 8.9 km² |
| Population | 27,770 |
| Male Population | 13,603 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 14,167 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -1.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -4.1% |
| Median Age | 43 years (Male: 41.1, Female: 45) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $51,585 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 2405, 2406 |
| Neighborhoods | Broichweiden, Bardenberg, Tellebenden, Linden-Neusen, Niederbardenberg |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.81809, 6.13470 |
| Postal Codes | 52146 |
Map of Würselen
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Würselen Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,248 | 27,499 | 28,964 | 27,819 | 27,770 | 27,272 | 26,757 |
| Population Density | 3,160.6 / km² | 3,076.8 / km² | 3,240.7 / km² | 3,112.6 / km² | 3,107.1 / km² | 3,051.4 / km² | 2,993.8 / km² |
Würselen Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 4.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Würselen | -1.7% | +1% | -4.1% |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | — | — | — |
| Germany | — | — | — |
Würselen Median Age
Median Age: 43 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Würselen | 43 yrs | 45 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 44.4 yrs | 45.6 yrs | 43.3 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Würselen Population Density
Population Density: 3,107 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Würselen | 27,770 | 8.9 km² | 3,107 / km² |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 17.6 million | 34,118.6 km² | 516 / km² |
| Germany | 80.7 million | 358,179.8 km² | 225 / km² |
Würselen Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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 Würselen
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Würselen
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Würselen
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Würselen Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $36,886 | $39,523 | $43,108 | $41,482 | $44,145 | $49,202 | $49,555 | $51,585 |
| Total GDP | $2.1B | $2.3B | $2.5B | $2.4B | $2.6B | $2.9B | $2.9B | $3B |
Würselen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Würselen | 271,644 tn | 9.78 tn | 30,393.7 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) | 271,644 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.78 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 30,393.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/08 | 5:21 PM | 3 | 41.5 km | 2,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/08 | 6:17 PM | 3.4 | 66.1 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 1/24/08 | 3:30 AM | 3.7 | 77.7 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/07 | 2:52 PM | 3.7 | 77 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/07 | 3:10 AM | 3.7 | 45.6 km | 13,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 6:46 AM | 3 | 47.5 km | 15,600 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 1/24/07 | 3:23 PM | 3 | 76.4 km | 2,600 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/06 | 8:19 AM | 3.1 | 33.7 km | 4,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/05 | 7:38 AM | 3 | 22 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/17/04 | 11:16 PM | 3.4 | 8.6 km | 13,100 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Würselen
Würselen is a town in the district of Aachen, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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