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had 15,002 residents at the end of 2024 and is a city in Germany. Weißwasser/O.L. The foreign population count was 671 in May 2022. A regional estimate placed average net cold rent at €6 per m² per month in 2024.

Cheaper rent than 93% of German cities that publish it, higher unemployment than 98% of German cities that publish it and dirtier air than 91% of German cities that publish it.

Which Germany-wide rules apply when you move to Weißwasser/O.L.?

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 Weißwasser/O.L..Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Weißwasser/O.L.?

Average net cold rent is 4.84 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): 4.84 EUR/m²/month · Destatis4

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Weißwasser/O.L. yet.

Net rent across major citiesWeißwasser/O.L. highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Weißwasser/O.L. 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)4.84 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Destatis4Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)Alternative estimate6 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 290 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 4.84 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

The unemployment rate was 9.43% in May 2022. The regional median gross salary was €3,150 per month at the end of 2024. Regional disposable income was €24,403 per person per year at the end of 2023.

What is the unemployment rate in Weißwasser/O.L.?

The unemployment rate is about 9.4 % (May 2022).

  • Unemployment rate: 9.43 % · Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities21
Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Weißwasser/O.L. is 9.4%. 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%12904–6624 cities: 6% to under 8%6246–8228 cities: 8% to under 10%2288–10Weißwasser/O.L. 9.4%24 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 availability6.45 %31 Dec 2025Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas3Official
Gigabit broadband availability71.84 %31 Dec 2025Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas3Official
Disposable income per resident24,403 EUR/year31 Dec 2023VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts19Official · district-level figure
GDP per capita37,610 EUR/year31 Dec 2023VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts19Official · district-level figure
Median gross salary (regional)3,150 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Entgelte im regionalen Vergleich (Wohnort)2Official · district-level figure
Unemployment rate9.43 %country median 5.1%15 May 2022Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities21Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Weißwasser/O.L.. 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 Weißwasser/O.L.. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport18 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat15Official
Nearest airportDRS13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv16Official
Distance to nearest airport72.6 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Weißwasser/O.L.. 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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Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Weißwasser/O.L.?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 10 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 Spremberg)12

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

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Weißwasser/O.L. annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52510.0PM2.5154015.0PM1010406.0NO₂µg/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 Weißwasser/O.L. is 10.0 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/m³909–1030 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3010–11Weißwasser/O.L. 10.05 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 mean6 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — DE NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Spremberg)10Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean15 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — DE PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Spremberg)11Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean10 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — DE PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Spremberg)12Official · nearest-station reading
Annual mean temperature8.5 °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
Lohr a.Main14,996 residentsRatzeburg15,026 residentsRellingen15,026 residentsLangerwehe14,976 residentsNiederzier15,060 residentsAbensberg15,061 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 63.4 km² in 2024.

How many people live in Weißwasser/O.L.?

The published population was 15,002 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis7

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Weißwasser/O.L. residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport95.5%Foreign residents 4.5%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Cars per 1,000 residents544 cars/1000 residents1 Jan 2026Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt — FZ 3 vehicle stock by municipality13Official
City area63.43 km²31 Dec 2024Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis7Official
Foreign residents671 people15 May 2022Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities20Official
Population density236.5 people/km²31 Dec 2024Official municipality population divided by official municipality area from the same Destatis row.14Official
Population15,002 people31 Dec 2024Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis7Official

People and communities

MetricValuePeriodSource
Catholic residents613 people31 Dec 2022Destatis5Official
Catholic share4 %31 Dec 2022Destatis5Official
No religion or other13,512 people31 Dec 2022Destatis5Official
No religion or other, share88 %31 Dec 2022Destatis5Official
Protestant residents1,220 people31 Dec 2022Destatis5Official
Protestant share7.9 %31 Dec 2022Destatis5Official

International community in Weißwasser/O.L.

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
Total15,348100.0%
Germany13,94490.9%
Poland3922.6%
Russian Federation2651.7%
Kazakhstan2021.3%
Ukraine1290.8%
Czech Republic470.3%
Syrian Arab Republic310.2%
Viet Nam280.2%
Romania270.2%
Hungary250.2%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Bulgaria230.1%
Moldova, Republic of160.1%
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of160.1%
Cuba120.1%
Lebanon120.1%
Iraq110.1%
Kyrgyzstan110.1%
Not stated110.1%
Uzbekistan90.1%
Greece80.1%
India80.1%
Turkey70.0%
Serbia70.0%
Slovakia60.0%
Georgia60.0%
Lithuania50.0%
Belarus50.0%
Libya50.0%
Canada50.0%
Austria40.0%
Pakistan40.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina30.0%
Estonia30.0%
France30.0%
Croatia30.0%
Slovenia30.0%
Italy30.0%
Latvia30.0%
Netherlands30.0%
Spain30.0%
Nigeria30.0%
Tunisia30.0%
Uganda30.0%
Brazil30.0%
Chile30.0%
United States30.0%
Azerbaijan30.0%
Philippines30.0%
Turkmenistan30.0%
Australia30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source18

Citizenship

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total15,348100.0%
Germany14,67795.6%
Poland1861.2%
Ukraine1220.8%
Russian Federation450.3%
Syrian Arab Republic420.3%
Bulgaria280.2%
Romania250.2%
Kazakhstan240.2%
Viet Nam220.1%
Lebanon210.1%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Hungary190.1%
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of180.1%
Iraq100.1%
Czech Republic80.1%
India80.1%
Greece70.0%
Serbia70.0%
Libya60.0%
Georgia60.0%
Croatia50.0%
Cuba50.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina40.0%
Belarus40.0%
Canada40.0%
Pakistan40.0%
France30.0%
Lithuania30.0%
Austria30.0%
Spain30.0%
Nigeria30.0%
Uganda30.0%
Brazil30.0%
United States30.0%
Azerbaijan30.0%
Philippines30.0%
China30.0%
Uncertain30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source17

Is Weißwasser/O.L. 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 worker43%strong on work, weak on safety · range 32–54%
Skilled employee51%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 41–61%
Student51%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 39–63%
Family46%strong on family, weak on safety · range 34–58%
Retirement53%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 39–67%
Foreign residents671 people15 May 2022Official source · Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities
Population15,002 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis
Average net rent (nettokalt)4.84 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · Destatis
Fibre-to-the-building availability6.45 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas
Gigabit broadband availability71.84 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas
Disposable income per resident24,403 EUR/year31 Dec 2023Official source · VGRdL — Kreis economic accounts
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Childcare coverage, ages 3–696.8 %1 Mar 2025Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional6Official · district-level figure
Childcare coverage, under 356.5 %1 Mar 2025Destatis — Kindertagesbetreuung regional6Official · district-level figure
Local business-tax multiplier395 %31 Dec 2024Destatis Realsteuervergleich8Official
Local property-tax multiplier488 %31 Dec 2024Destatis Realsteuervergleich8Official

Yes — migrants receive medical care in Weißwasser/O.L. 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 Weißwasser/O.L.?

The published population was 15,002 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis.

How much does it cost to rent in Weißwasser/O.L.?

Average net cold rent is 4.84 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 339 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.

Is the air quality good in Weißwasser/O.L.?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 10 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 Spremberg).

What is the unemployment rate in Weißwasser/O.L.?

The unemployment rate is about 9.4 % (May 2022). Source: Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities.

What is the typical salary around Weißwasser/O.L.?

The median gross salary is 3,150 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Entgelte im regionalen Vergleich (Wohnort).

How many foreign residents live in Weißwasser/O.L.?

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

Is Weißwasser/O.L. a good place to live?

Weißwasser/O.L. 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 Weißwasser/O.L.?

The official country of birth distribution records 15,348 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). Weißwasser/O.L., Germany: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/weisswasser-o-l/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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@misc{immigrationdb_immigrationdb_wei-wasser-o-l-germany-rent-salary-jobs_31ea365a6cf7,
  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Weißwasser/O.L., Germany: rent, salary, jobs},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
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  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/weisswasser-o-l/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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