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Living in Tecklenburg

Tecklenburg had 9,098 residents at the end of 2024 and is a city in Germany. Population density was 129.1 people per km² in 2024. For Tecklenburg, the foreign population count was 730 in May 2022. A regional estimate placed average net cold rent at €9 per m² per month in 2024.

Cheaper rent than 76% of German cities that publish it and dirtier air than 71% of German cities that publish it.

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

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 Tecklenburg.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Tecklenburg?

Average net cold rent is 5.46 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): 5.46 EUR/m²/month · Destatis6

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

Net rent across major citiesTecklenburg highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Tecklenburg highlighted€9.94Hamburg€9.72Stuttgart€9.10Augsburg€9.09Mannheim€7.71Berlin€7.20Dresden€6.79Braunschweig€6.72Bielefeld€6.66Duisburg€6.27Leipzig€6.00Dortmund€5.99Halle (Saale)net rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average net rent (nettokalt)5.46 EUR/m²/month31 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 328 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 5.46 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 Tecklenburg?

The unemployment rate is 5.1 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik3

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Tecklenburg is 5.1%. Of 2,973 cities with data, 1,290 have unemployment of 4 to under 6%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Germany per band801 cities: 2% to under 4%8012–41290 cities: 4% to under 6%12904–6Tecklenburg 5.1%624 cities: 6% to under 8%6246–8228 cities: 8% to under 10%2288–1024 cities: 10% to under 12%2410–124 cities: 12% to under 14%412–142 cities: 14% to under 16%214–16

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fibre-to-the-building availability97.46 %31 Dec 2025data.bundesnetzagentur.de5Official
Gigabit broadband availability97.46 %31 Dec 2025Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas4Official
Median gross salary (regional)3,800 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)2Official · regional context
Unemployment rate5.1 %country median 5.1% — about the same31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik3Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Tecklenburg. 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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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Tecklenburg. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was FMO, 12.7 km away, with 11 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 97.5% at the end of 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport11 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat13Official
Nearest airportFMO13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official
Distance to nearest airport12.7 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv14Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Tecklenburg. 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)

For migrants needing job-related German.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Tecklenburg.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Tecklenburg?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — DE PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Osnabrück-Verkehr)12

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
Tecklenburg average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND24°0°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Tecklenburg average monthly precipitation, mm020406080654950415563747969636268JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Tecklenburg average monthly sunshine, hours05511016522052731241782072032121931481095744JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Tecklenburg annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.0PM2.5154017.0PM10104027.0NO₂µg/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 Tecklenburg is 9.0 µg/m³. Of 444 cities with data, 155 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/m³45–643 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³436–7102 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1027–8155 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1558–990 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³909–10Tecklenburg 9.030 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3010–115 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³511–122 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³212–132 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³213–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean27 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — DE NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Osnabrück-Verkehr)10Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean17 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — DE PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Osnabrück-Verkehr)11Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean9 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — DE PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Osnabrück-Verkehr)12Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.2 · Feb 6.2 · Mar 10.1 · Apr 15 · May 18.9 · Jun 21.8 · Jul 24.2 · Aug 23.7 · Sep 19.5 · Oct 14.5 · Nov 9.1 · Dec 5.8 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station M�nster/Osnabr�ck18Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 0 · Feb 0 · Mar 1.9 · Apr 4.6 · May 8.2 · Jun 11.2 · Jul 13.4 · Aug 13 · Sep 9.9 · Oct 6.6 · Nov 3.3 · Dec 0.9 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station M�nster/Osnabr�ck18Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 2.7 · Feb 3.1 · Mar 5.9 · Apr 9.9 · May 13.7 · Jun 16.6 · Jul 18.7 · Aug 18.3 · Sep 14.5 · Oct 10.4 · Nov 6.3 · Dec 3.5 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station M�nster/Osnabr�ck18Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 64.5 · Feb 49.2 · Mar 49.6 · Apr 40.5 · May 54.8 · Jun 63.4 · Jul 73.9 · Aug 78.5 · Sep 68.7 · Oct 63.1 · Nov 61.5 · Dec 67.8 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station M�nster/Osnabr�ck18Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 51.6 · Feb 73.3 · Mar 124.2 · Apr 178.4 · May 206.7 · Jun 203.2 · Jul 212.3 · Aug 193.3 · Sep 148.2 · Oct 108.8 · Nov 57.1 · Dec 44.2 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station M�nster/Osnabr�ck18Official · nearest-station reading
Annual mean temperature9.8 °C31 Dec 2020DWD Climate Data Center — Klimanormal 1991-2020, Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (1×1 km Raster)9Official · land

Cities of a similar size in Germany

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

All Germany cities
Florstadt9,097 residentsDielheim9,094 residentsReinfeld (Holstein)9,107 residentsSchaafheim9,113 residentsGomaringen9,080 residentsBiblis9,076 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Tecklenburg?

The published population was 9,098 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis8

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Tecklenburg residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport92%Foreign residents 8%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area70.49 km²31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)17Official
City area70.49 km²31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)8Official
Foreign residents730 people15 May 2022Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities20Official
Population density129.1 people/km²31 Dec 2024Official municipality population divided by official municipality area from the same Destatis row.17Official
Population9,098 people31 Dec 2024Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis8Official

People and communities

MetricValuePeriodSource
Catholic residents2,636 people31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official
Catholic share29.3 %31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official
No religion or other2,691 people31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official
No religion or other, share29.9 %31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official
Protestant residents3,670 people31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official
Protestant share40.8 %31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official

International community in Tecklenburg

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 groupPeopleShare
Total8,996100.0%
Germany7,94588.3%
Poland1491.7%
Russian Federation1111.2%
Kazakhstan1031.1%
Ukraine850.9%
Romania820.9%
Syrian Arab Republic500.6%
Turkey330.4%
Kosovo320.4%
Netherlands260.3%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Serbia200.2%
Afghanistan190.2%
Not stated170.2%
United Kingdom150.2%
Iran, Islamic Republic of150.2%
Albania130.1%
Lithuania130.1%
Iraq130.1%
Sri Lanka120.1%
Italy110.1%
Bulgaria100.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of100.1%
Moldova, Republic of100.1%
Kyrgyzstan100.1%
United States80.1%
India80.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina70.1%
France70.1%
Greece70.1%
Austria70.1%
Portugal70.1%
Spain70.1%
Czech Republic60.1%
Croatia50.1%
Nigeria50.1%
Armenia50.1%
Georgia50.1%
Belgium40.0%
Finland40.0%
Sweden40.0%
Hungary40.0%
Eritrea40.0%
Guinea40.0%
Azerbaijan40.0%
Lebanon40.0%
Pakistan40.0%
Tajikistan40.0%
Uzbekistan40.0%
Denmark30.0%
Latvia30.0%
Slovakia30.0%
Algeria30.0%
Angola30.0%
Namibia30.0%
Mexico30.0%
Peru30.0%
Yemen30.0%
Japan30.0%
Turkmenistan30.0%
Saudi Arabia30.0%
China30.0%
Malaysia30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source16

Citizenship

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total8,996100.0%
Germany8,26591.9%
Romania981.1%
Poland840.9%
Ukraine750.8%
Syrian Arab Republic620.7%
Kosovo390.4%
Netherlands370.4%
Turkey320.4%
Russian Federation280.3%
Serbia210.2%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Afghanistan210.2%
Italy190.2%
Iraq180.2%
Bulgaria140.2%
Iran, Islamic Republic of140.2%
Lithuania130.1%
Albania110.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of110.1%
United Kingdom100.1%
France90.1%
Greece80.1%
Armenia80.1%
Eritrea70.1%
Nigeria70.1%
Austria60.1%
Spain60.1%
United States60.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina50.1%
Georgia50.1%
Croatia40.0%
Hungary40.0%
Guinea40.0%
India40.0%
Pakistan40.0%
Belgium30.0%
Denmark30.0%
Latvia30.0%
Montenegro30.0%
Portugal30.0%
Slovakia30.0%
Algeria30.0%
Angola30.0%
Ethiopia30.0%
Guinea-Bissau30.0%
Yemen30.0%
Azerbaijan30.0%
Sri Lanka30.0%
Lebanon30.0%
Tajikistan30.0%
China30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source15

Is Tecklenburg 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 worker57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–68%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–70%
Student58%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 46–70%
Family54%strong on family, weak on safety · range 42–66%
Retirement56%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 42–70%
Foreign residents730 people15 May 2022Official source · Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities
Population9,098 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis
Average net rent (nettokalt)5.46 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · Destatis
Fibre-to-the-building availability97.46 %31 Dec 2025Official source · data.bundesnetzagentur.de
Gigabit broadband availability97.46 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas
Median gross salary (regional)3,800 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Local business-tax multiplier485 %31 Dec 2022www.statistikportal.de19Official
Local property-tax multiplier595 %31 Dec 2022www.statistikportal.de19Official

Yes — migrants receive medical care in Tecklenburg 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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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

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

How many people live in Tecklenburg?

The published population was 9,098 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis.

How much does it cost to rent in Tecklenburg?

Average net cold rent is 5.46 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 382 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.

Is the air quality good in Tecklenburg?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — DE PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Osnabrück-Verkehr).

What is the unemployment rate in Tecklenburg?

The unemployment rate is 5.1 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

What is the typical salary around Tecklenburg?

The median gross salary is 3,800 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).

How many foreign residents live in Tecklenburg?

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

Is Tecklenburg a good place to live?

Tecklenburg 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 Tecklenburg?

The official country of birth distribution records 8,996 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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  title = {Tecklenburg, Germany: rent, salary, jobs},
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