Almost 7.94 million individuals resided in Lower Saxony as of May 15, 2022, according to the 2022 census data.
In Lower Saxony, the state where Hanover, one of Germany's major cities, is located, the 2022 census was conducted for the first time since the 2011 census. The state's overall population was recorded at 7,943,733, a 2.1% increase (+165,741 people) compared to the 2011 census.
However, when it comes to Hanover specifically, the census did not provide direct population growth figures compared to 2011 or the 2022 forecasts. The closest related data is from unrelated Hanover Township in Indiana, USA, which is not relevant to your query.
Despite this, some context can be provided about Germany's overall population trends. Germany's overall population was about 83.6 million at the end of 2024, but the country has been facing relatively slow population growth or slight decline in many areas, influenced by aging demographics. According to projections, the share of people aged 65 and over in Germany is expected to rise significantly by 2050, indicating an aging but not necessarily rapidly growing population.
Lower Saxony, the state where Hanover is located, ranks fourth in Germany by gross regional product (GRP) in 2022, reflecting a significant economy but not detailed population changes.
Several cities and districts in Lower Saxony showed notable population increases compared to the population forecast as of June 30, 2022. The city of Göttingen recorded the largest increase (+5.5%) among cities with 100,000 or more inhabitants. Other notable increases were seen in the districts of Grafschaft Bentheim (+1.3%), Harburg (+0.2%), and the independent cities of Delmenhorst (+3.5%), Wolfsburg (+1.5%), Braunschweig (+1.0%), and Oldenburg (+0.8%).
Unfortunately, the city of Hildesheim, with 97,716 inhabitants (-3.7%), is no longer considered a major city according to the results of the 2022 census.
For more detailed demographic information, official demographic reports from German statistical offices or Hanover city authorities would be necessary.
The lack of direct population growth figures for Hanover in the 2022 census has led to an indirect analysis instead, as related data from other regions or cities cannot be used due to their unrelatedness. However, general news and policy-and-legislation regarding Germany's population trends and city growth can still be found, such as the significant population increases in several cities within Lower Saxony, including Göttingen and Delmenhorst. The ongoing investigation into these trends is being conducted through official demographic reports from German statistical offices or Hanover city authorities. Meanwhile, the realm of politics may provide further insight into population-related policies and measures put in place within the state of Lower Saxony and Germany as a whole.
