Categories in Essen
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Essen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 3,599 | 29 years |
| Shopping | 3,115 | 31 years |
| Restaurants | 3,010 | 21 years |
| Health and medical | 2,776 | 38 years |
| Real estate | 1,983 | 27 years |
| Lawyers legal | 1,620 | 33 years |
| Electronics stores | 1,192 | 27 years |
| Construction of buildings | 1,181 | 42 years |
| Financial services | 1,063 | 31 years |
Essen Facts
| Area | 158.0 km² |
| Population | 559,947 |
| Male Population | 268,124 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 291,823 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +1.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -1.4% |
| Median Age | 45.3 years (Male: 44, Female: 46.7) |
| Area Codes | 201, 2054 |
| Neighborhoods | Stadtbezirke I, Stadtbezirke II, Stadtbezirke IX, Stadtbezirke III, Stadtbezirke IV |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.45657, 7.01228 |
| Postal Codes | 45127, 45128, 45130, 45131, 45133, More |
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Essen Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 553,041 | 551,680 | 568,081 | 550,612 | 559,947 |
| Population Density | 3,500.3 / km² | 3,491.6 / km² | 3,595.4 / km² | 3,484.9 / km² | 3,544 / km² |
Essen Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 3.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essen | -0.4% | -0.2% | -3.1% |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | +2.5% | +1.7% | -1.9% |
| Germany | +2.6% | +2.2% | -1.5% |
Essen Median Age
Median Age: 45.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essen | 45.3 yrs | 46.7 yrs | 44 yrs |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 44.4 yrs | 45.6 yrs | 43.3 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Essen Population Density
Population Density: 3,544 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essen | 559,947 | 158 km² | 3,544 / km² |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 17.6 million | 34,118.6 km² | 516 / km² |
| Germany | 80.7 million | 358,179.8 km² | 225 / km² |
Essen Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 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 Essen
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Essen
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Essen
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Essen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essen | 5,597,741 tn | 10 tn | 35,428.7 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) | 5,597,741 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 35,428.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/24/09 | 2:58 AM | 4.1 | 35 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/08 | 1:53 PM | 3.2 | 24.6 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/10/08 | 3:28 AM | 3.3 | 38.2 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/08 | 5:21 PM | 3 | 52.6 km | 2,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/08 | 7:41 AM | 3.3 | 15.9 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/08 | 8:56 PM | 3.4 | 27.3 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/08 | 1:55 PM | 3 | 28.5 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/08 | 2:33 PM | 3.2 | 35.4 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/08 | 9:55 AM | 3.3 | 34.9 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/2/08 | 6:54 AM | 3.1 | 31.2 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Essen
Essen (German pronunciation: [ˈʔɛsn̩]; Latin: Assindia) is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Its population of approximately 583.267 (as of 30 September 2015) makes it the 9th-largest city in Germany. It is the central city of the northern (..
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