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Living in Wiggensbach

Wiggensbach is one of the cities recorded in Germany. Wiggensbach had a population of 5,065 at the end of 2024. Regional median gross salary figures for Wiggensbach showed €3,950 per month at the end of 2024. Annual PM2.5 in the air was 7 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Pricier rent than 61% of German cities that publish it, lower unemployment than 98% 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 Wiggensbach?

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 Wiggensbach.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Wiggensbach?

Average net cold rent is 6.79 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): 6.79 EUR/m²/month · Destatis3

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

Net rent across major citiesWiggensbach highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Wiggensbach 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)6.79 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €6.5615 May 2022Destatis3Official

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 407 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 6.79 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 Wiggensbach?

The unemployment rate is 2.6 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Wiggensbach is 2.6%. 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%8012–4Wiggensbach 2.6%1290 cities: 4% to under 6%12904–6624 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
Median gross salary (regional)3,950 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)1Official · regional context
Unemployment rate2.6 %country median 5.1%31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Wiggensbach. 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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Mobility and administration

Wiggensbach's nearest airport was FMM, 27 km away and offered 21 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count21 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights5Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km27 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official
Nearest Major Airport IataFMM3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official

Language courses and integration

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

Monthly mean temperature moved from −0.8°C in January to 17.3°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 80.7 mm in January and 141.5 mm in July. Wiggensbach's average monthly sunshine was 84.2 hours in January and 225 hours in July.

Is the air quality good in Wiggensbach?

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 Agency4

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
Wiggensbach average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND23°-5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Wiggensbach average monthly precipitation, mm0408012016081738674124143142147100818290JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Wiggensbach average monthly sunshine, hours060120180240841021461741892042252161631248576JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Wiggensbach 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 Wiggensbach is 7.0 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/m³1027–8Wiggensbach 7.0155 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/m³3010–115 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
PM2.5 — annual mean7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency4Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.5 · Feb 4.9 · Mar 9.2 · Apr 13.7 · May 17.9 · Jun 21.5 · Jul 23.2 · Aug 23.1 · Sep 18.4 · Oct 14 · Nov 8 · Dec 4.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -4.6 · Feb -4.5 · Mar -1 · Apr 2 · May 6.4 · Jun 10.3 · Jul 12 · Aug 11.7 · Sep 8 · Oct 4.3 · Nov -0.5 · Dec -3.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -0.8 · Feb -0.1 · Mar 3.7 · Apr 7.7 · May 12.1 · Jun 15.8 · Jul 17.3 · Aug 17 · Sep 12.7 · Oct 8.6 · Nov 3.3 · Dec 0.1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 80.7 · Feb 73 · Mar 86.3 · Apr 74.3 · May 124.1 · Jun 143.1 · Jul 141.5 · Aug 147.3 · Sep 100.4 · Oct 81.3 · Nov 82 · Dec 90 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 84.2 · Feb 102.4 · Mar 145.7 · Apr 173.5 · May 189 · Jun 204 · Jul 225 · Aug 215.5 · Sep 162.6 · Oct 123.5 · Nov 85 · Dec 75.7 hours31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Germany

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

All Germany cities
Deggingen5,066 residentsLensahn5,066 residentsLindenfels5,059 residentsTrappenkamp5,073 residentsDriedorf5,056 residentsLaufach5,075 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Wiggensbach?

The published population was 5,065 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)9

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population5,065 people31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)9Official

International community in Wiggensbach

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
Total4,886100.0%
Germany4,47391.5%
Ukraine591.2%
Czech Republic511.0%
Romania481.0%
Poland471.0%
Austria210.4%
Kazakhstan180.4%
Italy170.3%
Russian Federation170.3%
Hungary120.2%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Syrian Arab Republic110.2%
Switzerland100.2%
Not stated90.2%
Slovakia80.2%
United Kingdom80.2%
Croatia70.1%
Turkey70.1%
Kyrgyzstan60.1%
Kosovo50.1%
Eritrea50.1%
France40.1%
Canada40.1%
Afghanistan40.1%
Philippines40.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina30.1%
Belgium30.1%
Portugal30.1%
Zimbabwe30.1%
Cameroon30.1%
Cuba30.1%
Mexico30.1%
United States30.1%
Armenia30.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of30.1%
Lebanon30.1%
Thailand30.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source8

Citizenship

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total4,886100.0%
Germany4,66795.5%
Ukraine591.2%
Austria260.5%
Italy190.4%
Romania190.4%
Syrian Arab Republic120.2%
Hungary80.2%
Croatia60.1%
Poland60.1%
Kosovo50.1%
Show 12 more groups
Published groupPeopleShare
Switzerland50.1%
Russian Federation50.1%
Turkey50.1%
Czech Republic50.1%
United States40.1%
Afghanistan40.1%
Slovenia30.1%
Portugal30.1%
United Kingdom30.1%
Canada30.1%
Mexico30.1%
Thailand30.1%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source7

Is Wiggensbach 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 worker64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Skilled employee69%strong on work, weak on safety · range 60–78%
Student57%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 46–68%
Family64%strong on family, weak on safety · range 53–75%
Retirement54%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 41–67%
Population5,065 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)
Average net rent (nettokalt)6.79 EUR/m²/month15 May 2022Official source · Destatis
Median gross salary (regional)3,950 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)
Unemployment rate2.6 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik
PM2.5 — annual mean7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · European Environment Agency
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants receive medical care in Wiggensbach 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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Common questions

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

How many people live in Wiggensbach?

The published population was 5,065 people in 2024. Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis).

How much does it cost to rent in Wiggensbach?

Average net cold rent is 6.79 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 475 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.

Is the air quality good in Wiggensbach?

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 Wiggensbach?

The unemployment rate is 2.6 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

What is the typical salary around Wiggensbach?

The median gross salary is 3,950 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).

Is Wiggensbach a good place to live?

Wiggensbach 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 Wiggensbach?

The official country of birth distribution records 4,886 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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Sources

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  2. Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik statistik.arbeitsagentur.de · checked 2026-08-20
  3. Destatis destatis.de · checked 2026-08-10
  4. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany citizenship distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
  8. Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder, Germany country_of_birth distribution ergebnisse.zensus2022.de · checked 2026-08-28
  9. Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) destatis.de · checked 2026-08-05
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