Leipzig's stable growth continues
Leipzig: An ideal urban oasis for young families
Leipzig continues to offer its residents a satisfying quality of life. Renowned for its rich cultural tapestry, historical architecture, and expansive parks and green spaces, the city offers a diverse range of cultural and sporting activities. Plus, with an array of shopping and dining options, the city ensures a high level of contentment among its inhabitants. This satisfaction is reflected in the European Commission’s surveys on living quality in European cities. Of the 83 cities and metropolitan regions surveyed, Leipzig scores particularly highly in terms of residential area satisfaction, cultural amenities, green spaces and air quality. According to residents, Leipzig stands out as an appealing place to live, particularly for young families with children.
Population of Leipzig over the years 700,000
Fastest-growing German city
A recent study by the Berlin Institute for Population and Development found Leipzig to be the most rapidly growing city in Germany. Its population looks set to rise by 16 per cent between now and 2035, outstripping every other city in the country.
+131.523 more inhabitants since 2005
+ 15.479 more inhabitants June 2021 – June 2022
+ 6.252 children born in Leipzig in 2021, Birth surplus: –836
42.3 years: Leipzigers’ average age
28 percent of people in work have a college degree
Leipzigers are friendly and obliging (online survey by Basel Institute of Commons and Economics)