Living in Drochtersen
Drochtersen is a city in Germany, and the figures below are its published values. Drochtersen had a population of 11,313 at the end of 2024. At the end of 2024, the regional median gross salary stood at €4,200 per month.
Which Germany-wide rules apply when you move to Drochtersen?
National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.
Housing and cost
How much does it cost to rent in Drochtersen?
Average net cold rent is 6.19 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges.
Published average over existing tenancies; a specific flat can sit either side of it. Asking-rent series, where present, are separate rows in the table.
- Average net rent (nettokalt): 6.19 EUR/m²/month · Destatis3
City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Drochtersen yet.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 6.19 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €6.56 | 15 May 2022 | Destatis3Official |
Worked out from these numbers
What does a 60 m² flat cost?
About 371 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 6.19 EUR/m² per month, before heating and operating charges.
Heating, water and operating charges come on top, and a specific flat can sit either side of an average.
Work and income
What is the unemployment rate in Drochtersen?
The unemployment rate is 5.8 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2
Unemployment rate (%)
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Drochtersen. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.
Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Public employment service
Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Drochtersen. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Mobility and administration
Drochtersen's nearest airport was HAM, 41 km away and offered 87 direct destinations.
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Drochtersen. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.
BAMF Integrationskurse — Integration course
Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF)
For eligible migrants.
BAMF job-related German courses — Job-related language course
Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF)
For migrants needing job-related German.
Climate and air quality
Drochtersen's monthly mean temperatures were 0.8°C in January and 18°C in July.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Monthly Extreme High C | Jan 12.3 · Feb 14.3 · Mar 19.97 · Apr 24.24 · May 29.66 · Jun 30.71 · Jul 33.5 · Aug 32.52 · Sep 28.49 · Oct 24.75 · Nov 19.2 · Dec 12.99 °C | 31 Dec 2001 | NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official · coordinate grid |
| Climate Monthly Extreme Low C | Jan -18.92 · Feb -16.84 · Mar -12.92 · Apr -4.18 · May -0.61 · Jun 4.49 · Jul 8.45 · Aug 6.9 · Sep 3.75 · Oct -3.31 · Nov -7.22 · Dec -15.76 °C | 31 Dec 2001 | NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official · coordinate grid |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 0.85 · Feb 1.34 · Mar 4.01 · Apr 8.51 · May 12.62 · Jun 15.95 · Jul 18.04 · Aug 17.83 · Sep 14.37 · Oct 9.84 · Nov 5.38 · Dec 2.16 °C | 31 Dec 2001 | NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center4Official · coordinate grid |
Cities of a similar size in Germany
Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.
Population and city profile
How many people live in Drochtersen?
The published population was 11,313 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)9
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,313 people | 31 Dec 2024 | Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)9Official |
International community in Drochtersen
Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.
Country of birth
Persons · 2022-05-15
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 11,138 | 100.0% |
| Germany | 10,004 | 89.8% |
| Poland | 221 | 2.0% |
| Russian Federation | 218 | 2.0% |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 117 | 1.1% |
| Kazakhstan | 108 | 1.0% |
| Ukraine | 73 | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 36 | 0.3% |
| Hungary | 21 | 0.2% |
| Romania | 19 | 0.2% |
| Bulgaria | 18 | 0.2% |
Show 53 more groups
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | 16 | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | 15 | 0.1% |
| Afghanistan | 13 | 0.1% |
| Philippines | 13 | 0.1% |
| Uzbekistan | 13 | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | 12 | 0.1% |
| Iraq | 12 | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | 10 | 0.1% |
| Kyrgyzstan | 10 | 0.1% |
| Not stated | 10 | 0.1% |
| Spain | 9 | 0.1% |
| Colombia | 9 | 0.1% |
| Denmark | 8 | 0.1% |
| Kosovo | 8 | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | 7 | 0.1% |
| Iran, Islamic Republic of | 7 | 0.1% |
| Thailand | 7 | 0.1% |
| Italy | 6 | 0.1% |
| Croatia | 5 | 0.0% |
| Greece | 5 | 0.0% |
| Austria | 5 | 0.0% |
| Switzerland | 5 | 0.0% |
| Egypt | 5 | 0.0% |
| United States | 5 | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 4 | 0.0% |
| Moldova, Republic of | 4 | 0.0% |
| Sweden | 4 | 0.0% |
| Serbia | 4 | 0.0% |
| Azerbaijan | 4 | 0.0% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 | 0.0% |
| Belgium | 3 | 0.0% |
| Finland | 3 | 0.0% |
| France | 3 | 0.0% |
| Latvia | 3 | 0.0% |
| Luxembourg | 3 | 0.0% |
| Norway | 3 | 0.0% |
| Belarus | 3 | 0.0% |
| Eritrea | 3 | 0.0% |
| Lesotho | 3 | 0.0% |
| Ghana | 3 | 0.0% |
| Congo, the Democratic Republic of the | 3 | 0.0% |
| Madagascar | 3 | 0.0% |
| South Africa | 3 | 0.0% |
| Brazil | 3 | 0.0% |
| Chile | 3 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 3 | 0.0% |
| Peru | 3 | 0.0% |
| Armenia | 3 | 0.0% |
| Georgia | 3 | 0.0% |
| Japan | 3 | 0.0% |
| United Arab Emirates | 3 | 0.0% |
| Tajikistan | 3 | 0.0% |
| New Zealand | 3 | 0.0% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source8
Citizenship
Persons · 2022-05-15
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 11,138 | 100.0% |
| Germany | 10,509 | 94.4% |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 123 | 1.1% |
| Poland | 120 | 1.1% |
| Ukraine | 68 | 0.6% |
| Russian Federation | 34 | 0.3% |
| Romania | 23 | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 23 | 0.2% |
| Hungary | 22 | 0.2% |
| Bulgaria | 21 | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | 16 | 0.1% |
Show 30 more groups
| Published group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | 14 | 0.1% |
| Afghanistan | 14 | 0.1% |
| Kosovo | 12 | 0.1% |
| Italy | 11 | 0.1% |
| Iraq | 11 | 0.1% |
| Denmark | 8 | 0.1% |
| Iran, Islamic Republic of | 8 | 0.1% |
| Philippines | 8 | 0.1% |
| Spain | 7 | 0.1% |
| Thailand | 7 | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | 6 | 0.1% |
| Greece | 5 | 0.0% |
| Montenegro | 3 | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 3 | 0.0% |
| Switzerland | 3 | 0.0% |
| Belarus | 3 | 0.0% |
| Eritrea | 3 | 0.0% |
| Comoros | 3 | 0.0% |
| Madagascar | 3 | 0.0% |
| Somalia | 3 | 0.0% |
| Brazil | 3 | 0.0% |
| Chile | 3 | 0.0% |
| Colombia | 3 | 0.0% |
| Azerbaijan | 3 | 0.0% |
| Georgia | 3 | 0.0% |
| Japan | 3 | 0.0% |
| Kazakhstan | 3 | 0.0% |
| United Arab Emirates | 3 | 0.0% |
| Uncertain | 3 | 0.0% |
| Not stated | 3 | 0.0% |
Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source7
Is Drochtersen a good place to live?
There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.
Yes — migrants receive medical care in Drochtersen through valid health insurance.
Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.
Open the official coverage guideCommon questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
How many people live in Drochtersen?
The published population was 11,313 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis).
How much does it cost to rent in Drochtersen?
Average net cold rent is 6.19 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 433 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.
What is the unemployment rate in Drochtersen?
The unemployment rate is 5.8 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.
What is the typical salary around Drochtersen?
The median gross salary is 4,200 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).
Is Drochtersen a good place to live?
Drochtersen may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.
How many people born in Total live in Drochtersen?
The official country of birth distribution records 11,138 people (100.0%) in the source-defined population for 2022-05-15. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.
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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Drochtersen, Germany: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/drochtersen/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/BibTeX citation
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Sources
- Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA) statistik.arbeitsagentur.de · checked 2026-08-06
- Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik statistik.arbeitsagentur.de · checked 2026-08-20
- Destatis destatis.de · checked 2026-08-10
- NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
- OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
- OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
- Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany citizenship distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
- Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany country_of_birth distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
- Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) destatis.de · checked 2026-08-05
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