Hesse's Population Boom Despite Plummeting Birth Rates: All Thanks to the Immigration Bonanza!
Population expansion persists in Hesse, despite a decline in birth rates. - Despite a decrease in birth rates, the population of Hesse continues to increase.
You heard it right! Despite the grim stat that more people kicked the bucket in Hesse than popped out in 2024, the region managed to attract enough immigrants to give it a slight population bump! The State Statistical Office in Wiesbaden spilled the beans on this intriguing tidbit.
By the end of 2024, Hesse welcomed around 6.28 million residents - a 0.2% boost from the previous year. Of 'em, a smidge under 82% claimed German nationality, while a whisker over 18% sported another passport. The ladies and the lassies made up a squeaking 50.7% of the population, outnumbering the fellas and the boys.
Now, let's chat about the movers and the shakers of 2024. Approximately 225,300 folks decided to set up shop in Hesse, with a whopping 62.7% of those newbies hailing from other lands. Among them, over 17,800 fled the war-torn Ukraine. On the flip side, 194,600 decided to wave adieu to Hesse. In a quirky twist, 7,700 of those departing were bound for Ukraine. The statisticians gave the final verdict: a blissful migration balance of 30,700 people in Hesse!
Well, let's talk about the bebes, shall we? Approximately 53,100 little ones kicked their way into the world in Hesse in 2024, marking the lowest number since 2013, according to the State Statistical Office.
Interestingly, the average age at the great beyond in Hesse was 79.3 years in 2024, a tad higher than the average of 79.0 years between 2018 and 2023. The grim reaper claimed around 1.1% more souls compared to the average of the previous five years.
Now, let's discuss the population growth hotspots and cold spots! The largest percentage increases in population compared to the previous year were recorded in Darmstadt, Frankfurt, and Offenbach. On the flip side, the districts of Hersfeld-Rotenburg and Werra-Meißner, as well as the Odenwald district, saw the most significant percentage decreases in population.
Hesse, immigration, Ukraine, Wiesbaden, population, birth rate
The influx of immigrants, particularly from Ukraine, significantly contributed to the employment policy in Hesse, as a large number of newcomers formed a considerable portion of the 225,300 people who relocated to the region in 2024. Furthermore, the state's politics and general-news landscape could be shaped by the ongoing impact of immigration on Hesse's demographic shift.
