Categories in Dresden
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Dresden
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 4,245 | 24 years |
| Real estate | 2,832 | 22 years |
| Health and medical | 2,804 | 30 years |
| Shopping | 2,642 | 29 years |
| Restaurants | 2,375 | 26 years |
| Lawyers legal | 1,580 | 24 years |
| Electronics stores | 1,517 | 23 years |
| Construction of buildings | 1,361 | 34 years |
| Dentists | 1,242 | 27 years |
| Financial services | 1,227 | 19 years |
| Technical construction services | 1,046 | 25 years |
Dresden Facts
| Area | 173.8 km² |
| Population | 517,210 |
| Male Population | 253,798 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 263,412 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +27.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +7.4% |
| Median Age | 42 years (Male: 40.2, Female: 44.2) |
| Area Codes | 35026, 351, 35201, 35204 |
| Neighborhoods | Neustadt, Altstadt, Blasewitz, Plauen, Prohlis |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.05089, 13.73832 |
| Postal Codes | 01067, 01069, 01097, 01099, 01109, More |
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Dresden Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 404,398 | 442,629 | 481,655 | 508,958 | 517,210 |
| Population Density | 2,326.6 / km² | 2,546.6 / km² | 2,771.1 / km² | 2,928.2 / km² | 2,975.7 / km² |
Dresden Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 5.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden | +25.9% | +15% | +5.7% |
| Saxony | -17.5% | -10.8% | -9.2% |
| Germany | +2.6% | +2.2% | -1.5% |
Dresden Median Age
Median Age: 42 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden | 42 yrs | 44.2 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
| Saxony | 47.7 yrs | 49.8 yrs | 45.7 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Dresden Population Density
Population Density: 2,976 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden | 517,210 | 173.8 km² | 2,976 / km² |
| Saxony | 4 million | 18,455.9 km² | 216 / km² |
| Germany | 80.7 million | 358,179.8 km² | 225 / km² |
Dresden Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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 Dresden
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Dresden
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Dresden
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Dresden
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Dresden CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden | 4,997,331 tn | 9.66 tn | 28,751.3 tons/km² |
| Saxony | 37,445,076 tn | 9.38 tn | 2,028.9 tons/km² |
| Germany | 755,339,039 tn | 9.36 tn | 2,108.8 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,997,331 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.66 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 28,751.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13/08 | 3:45 AM | 3.1 | 87.4 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/04 | 9:50 AM | 3.1 | 76.8 km | 5,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/9/01 | 9:01 PM | 3.1 | 97 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/00 | 3:23 PM | 3.2 | 58 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 8/4/98 | 11:05 AM | 3.2 | 58.3 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/95 | 8:59 AM | 3.8 | 53.7 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 12/7/91 | 4:15 AM | 3.1 | 79.3 km | 33,000 m | Czech Republic region | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/91 | 10:00 AM | 3.5 | 72.5 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/89 | 2:08 PM | 3.7 | 70 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/89 | 9:34 PM | 3.4 | 50.4 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
Dresden
Dresden (German pronunciation: [ˈdʁeːsdn̩]) is the capital city of the Free State of Saxony in Germany. It is situated in a valley on the River Elbe, near the Czech border. has a long history as the capital and royal residence for the Electors and K..
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