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Living in Kappeln

Kappeln had 8,812 residents at the end of 2024 and is a city in Germany. A regional estimate placed average net cold rent at €9 per m² per month in 2024. The foreign population count was 441 in May 2022.

Pricier rent than 65% of German cities that publish it and cleaner air than 87% of German cities that publish it.

Which Germany-wide rules apply when you move to Kappeln?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in GermanyNational rates and thresholds that apply in Kappeln.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Kappeln?

Average net cold rent is 6.42 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): 6.42 EUR/m²/month · Destatis6

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Kappeln yet.

Net rent across major citiesKappeln highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Kappeln highlighted€9.94Hamburg€9.72Stuttgart€9.10Augsburg€9.09Mannheim€7.71Berlin€7.20Dresden€6.79Braunschweig€6.72Bielefeld€6.66Duisburg€6.42Kappeln€6.27Leipzig€6.00Dortmundnet rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average net rent (nettokalt)6.42 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €5.6331 Dec 2022Destatis6Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)Alternative estimate9 EUR/m²/month2024BBSR INKAR — advertised asking rent for re-let flats (indicator 2113)1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · district-level figure

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 385 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 6.42 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.

Source period: May 2022

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Kappeln?

The unemployment rate is 5.4 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik3

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Kappeln is 5.4%. Of 3,107 cities with data, 1,343 have unemployment of 4 to under 6%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Germany per band822 cities: 2% to under 4%8222–41343 cities: 4% to under 6%13434–6Kappeln 5.4%668 cities: 6% to under 8%6686–8242 cities: 8% to under 10%2428–1026 cities: 10% to under 12%2610–124 cities: 12% to under 14%412–142 cities: 14% to under 16%214–16

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability93.77 %31 Dec 2025Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas5Official
Median gross salary (regional)3,900 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2Official
Unemployment rate5.4 %country median 5.1%31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik3Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Kappeln. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Public employment service

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Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100k2,025 beds per 100,00031 Dec 2024Bundesministerium für Gesundheit (Bundesklinik-Atlas)4Official

Yes — migrants receive medical care in Kappeln 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.

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Hospital Beds Per 100k2,025 beds per 100,000Verified 2026-08-03
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Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was SGD, 34.9 km away, with 1 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 93.8% at the end of 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport1 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat10Official
Nearest airportSGD13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv11Official
Distance to nearest airport34.9 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv11Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Kappeln. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

BAMF Integrationskurse — Integration course

Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF)

For eligible migrants.

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BAMF job-related German courses — Job-related language course

Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF)

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Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Kappeln?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency9

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Kappeln average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND21°0°Daytime highNight-time low
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Kappeln average monthly sunshine, hours06513019526042641322212532452402111671115634JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Kappeln annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in GermanyAnnual PM2.5 in Kappeln is 7.0 µg/m³. Of 475 cities with data, 163 have annual PM2.5 of 8 to under 9 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Germany per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–410 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³104–54 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³45–645 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³456–7109 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1097–8Kappeln 7.0163 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1638–9101 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³1019–1032 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3210–115 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³511–122 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³212–133 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³313–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7 µg/m³country median 8.031 Dec 2024European Environment Agency9Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 4.4 · Feb 4.3 · Mar 7.1 · Apr 11.2 · May 15.6 · Jun 19.1 · Jul 21.4 · Aug 21 · Sep 17.8 · Oct 13.1 · Nov 8.7 · Dec 5.5 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Sch�nhagen (Ostseebad)13Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 0.3 · Feb 0.2 · Mar 1.6 · Apr 4.1 · May 7.7 · Jun 11.2 · Jul 13.3 · Aug 13.7 · Sep 11.2 · Oct 8.1 · Nov 4.4 · Dec 1.7 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Sch�nhagen (Ostseebad)13Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 2.3 · Feb 2.3 · Mar 4.3 · Apr 7.6 · May 11.7 · Jun 15.2 · Jul 17.5 · Aug 17.4 · Sep 14.8 · Oct 10.8 · Nov 6.7 · Dec 3.7 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Sch�nhagen (Ostseebad)13Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 42.4 · Feb 64.4 · Mar 132.2 · Apr 220.8 · May 253.2 · Jun 245 · Jul 239.7 · Aug 210.9 · Sep 167.4 · Oct 111.4 · Nov 55.9 · Dec 34.2 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Sch�nhagen (Ostseebad)13Official · nearest-station reading
Annual mean temperature9 °C31 Dec 2020DWD Climate Data Center — Klimanormal 1991-2020, Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (1×1 km Raster)8Official · land
Annual PM2.5 over time9 published observations, 2014–2024
Annual PM2.5 in Kappeln by year, µg/m³6.49.512.515.6201420172019202220247.0µg/m³

Annual PM2.5 fell 53.3% between 2014 and 2024, from 15.0 to 7.0.

Cities of a similar size in Germany

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Germany cities
Breckerfeld8,816 residentsBrand-Erbisdorf8,797 residentsNeuried8,795 residentsBösel8,837 residentsGroß Kreutz8,838 residentsRoetgen8,786 residents

Population and city profile

Population density was 203.4 people per km² in 2024.

How many people live in Kappeln?

The published population was 8,812 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis7

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Kappeln residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport95%Foreign residents 5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area43.33 km²31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)12Official
City area43.33 km²31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)7Official
Foreign residents441 people15 May 2022Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities15Official
Population density203.4 people/km²31 Dec 2024Official municipality population divided by official municipality area from the same Destatis row.12Official
Population8,812 people31 Dec 2024Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis7Official

People and communities

MetricValuePeriodSource
Catholic residents513 people15 May 2022Zensus 2022 — Anteil Bevölkerung nach Religionszugehörigkeit14Official
Catholic share6 %15 May 2022Zensus 2022 — Anteil Bevölkerung nach Religionszugehörigkeit14Official
No religion or other3,516 people15 May 2022Zensus 2022 — Anteil Bevölkerung nach Religionszugehörigkeit14Official
No religion or other, share41.2 %15 May 2022Zensus 2022 — Anteil Bevölkerung nach Religionszugehörigkeit14Official
Protestant residents4,516 people15 May 2022Zensus 2022 — Anteil Bevölkerung nach Religionszugehörigkeit14Official
Protestant share52.9 %15 May 2022Zensus 2022 — Anteil Bevölkerung nach Religionszugehörigkeit14Official

Is Kappeln 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.

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Remote worker63%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–72%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 55–73%
Student62%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 52–72%
Family57%strong on family, weak on safety · range 47–67%
Retirement64%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 54–74%
Foreign residents441 people15 May 2022Official source · Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities
Population8,812 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis
Average net rent (nettokalt)6.42 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · Destatis
Gigabit broadband availability93.77 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas
Median gross salary (regional)3,900 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik
Unemployment rate5.4 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-02

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Kappeln?

The published population was 8,812 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis.

How much does it cost to rent in Kappeln?

Average net cold rent is 6.42 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 449 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.

Is the air quality good in Kappeln?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.

What is the unemployment rate in Kappeln?

The unemployment rate is 5.4 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

What is the typical salary around Kappeln?

The median gross salary is 3,900 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

How many foreign residents live in Kappeln?

441 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities.

Is Kappeln a good place to live?

Kappeln 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.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Kappeln, Germany: rent, salary, jobs, air quality, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/kappeln/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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@misc{immigrationdb_immigrationdb_kappeln-germany-rent-salary-jobs-air-quality-climate_3e5e503d0e29,
  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Kappeln, Germany: rent, salary, jobs, air quality, climate},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
  version = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  snapshot = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/kappeln/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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  2. Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik statistik.arbeitsagentur.de · checked 2026-08-20
  3. Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik statistik.arbeitsagentur.de · checked 2026-08-20
  4. Bundesministerium für Gesundheit (Bundesklinik-Atlas) bundes-klinik-atlas.de · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV · gigabitgrundbuch.bund.de · checked 2026-07-14
  6. Destatis destatis.de · checked 2026-08-26
  7. Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis destatis.de · checked 2026-07-14
  8. DWD Climate Data Center — Klimanormal 1991-2020, Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (1×1 km Raster) DWD Climate Data Center · opendata.dwd.de · checked 2026-06-05
  9. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-03
  10. OpenFlights — routes.dat OpenFlights · raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-07-14
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  1. OurAirports — airports.csv OurAirports · davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-07-14
  2. Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) destatis.de · checked 2026-07-12
  3. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Sch�nhagen (Ostseebad) WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  4. Zensus 2022 — Anteil Bevölkerung nach Religionszugehörigkeit Zensus 2022 · destatis.de · checked 2026-09-01
  5. Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities Zensus 2022 regional tables · destatis.de · checked 2026-07-26

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