Essen
Essen has a population of 596,710 people; a published rent or housing observation of 18.6667 µg/m³; a published area of 210.3 km2. Read each value with its source, scope and date.
DemographicsMobility AdminWork IncomeClimate AirHousing
Population Total596,710 peoplecity · Verified 2026-05-31Independent source · Stadt Essen Statistik
Air Quality No2 Current Ug M318.6667 µg/m³city · Verified 2026-07-15Official source · Official UBA station observation retained; station lies outside the exact target municipality and is not promoted.
Rent Avg Nettokalt Eur Per M2 Month9.93 EUR/m²/monthcity · Verified 2026-06-04Commercial source · wohnungsboerse Mietspiegel Essen
Broadband Gigabit Availability Percent85.82 %city · Verified 2026-07-15Official source · Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas
Air Quality No2 Annual Ug M321.8153 µg/m³city · Verified 2026-07-15Official source · Official UBA station observation retained; station lies outside the exact target municipality and is not promoted.
Air Quality Pm10 Annual Ug M316.0896 µg/m³city · Verified 2026-07-15Official source · Official UBA station observation retained; station lies outside the exact target municipality and is not promoted.
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-07-15
4 published facts
Climate and air quality
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Quality No2 Annual Ug M3 | 21.8153 µg/m³ | Official sourceOfficial UBA station observation retained; station lies outside the exact target municipality and is not promoted. Source-backed value | 2026-07-15 |
| Air Quality Pm10 Annual Ug M3 | 16.0896 µg/m³ | Official sourceOfficial UBA station observation retained; station lies outside the exact target municipality and is not promoted. Source-backed value | 2026-07-15 |
| Air Quality Pm25 Annual Ug M3 | 8.859 µg/m³ | Official sourceOfficial UBA station observation retained; station lies outside the exact target municipality and is not promoted. Source-backed value | 2026-07-15 |
| Temp Mean Annual C | 9.8 °C | Official sourceDWD Climate Data Center — Klimanormal 1991-2020, Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (1×1 km Raster) Source-backed value | 2026-06-05 |
3 published facts
Demographics
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Density Per 1000 | 503 cars/1000 residents | Official sourceKraftfahrt-Bundesamt — FZ 3 vehicle stock by municipality Source-backed value | 2026-06-05 |
| City Area Km2 | 210.3 km2 | Independent sourceStadt Essen Geographie Source-backed value | 2026-05-31 |
| Population Total | 596,710 people | Independent sourceStadt Essen Statistik Source-backed value | 2026-05-31 |
2 published facts
Housing and living costs
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Quality No2 Current Ug M3 | 18.6667 µg/m³ | Official sourceOfficial UBA station observation retained; station lies outside the exact target municipality and is not promoted. Source-backed value | 2026-07-15 |
| Rent Avg Nettokalt Eur Per M2 Month | 9.93 EUR/m²/month | Commercial sourcewohnungsboerse Mietspiegel Essen Supplemental context | 2026-06-04 |
1 published fact
Population and city profile
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population Density Per Km2 | 2,732.1575 people/km² | Official sourceOfficial municipality population divided by official municipality area from the same Destatis row. Source-backed value | 2026-07-15 |
3 published facts
Mobility and administration
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Airport Destinations Count | 147 count | Independent sourceOpenFlights — routes.dat — nearest_airport_destinations_count Source-backed value | 2026-06-13 |
| Nearest Airport Iata | DUS code | Independent sourceOurAirports — airports.csv — nearest_airport_iata Source-backed value | 2026-06-13 |
| Nearest Airport Km | 23.7 km | Independent sourceOurAirports — airports.csv — nearest_airport_iata Source-backed value | 2026-06-13 |
1 published fact
Work and income
| Metric | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadband Gigabit Availability Percent | 85.82 % | Official sourceBundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas Source-backed value | 2026-07-15 |
Sources
Stadt Essen StatistikIndependent source · Checked 2026-07-16Official UBA station observation retained; station lies outside the exact target municipality and is not promoted.Official source · Checked 2026-07-16wohnungsboerse Mietspiegel EssenCommercial source · Checked 2026-07-16Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — BreitbandatlasOfficial source · Checked 2026-07-16DWD Climate Data Center — Klimanormal 1991-2020, Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (1×1 km Raster)Official source · Checked 2026-07-16Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt — FZ 3 vehicle stock by municipalityOfficial source · Checked 2026-07-16
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