Ingolstadt leads Bavaria with record car density: 737 per 1000 inhabitants!

Ingolstadt leads Bavaria with record car density: 737 per 1000 inhabitants!

Ingolstadt has secured the title as the city with the highest car density in Bavaria. With an incredible 737 cars per 1,000 inhabitants, the city clearly leads the ranking, while other cities such as Nuremberg and Augsburg are at the bottom in comparison. Nuremberg only has 470 cars per 1,000 inhabitants and Augsburg has 471, as Merkur reports.

The Bavarian total car density is 635 vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants, which already represents a significant overhead above the national average of 590 cars, according to idowa. These figures are clear confirmation that Bavaria continues to be a motoring stronghold. The continuity is also reflected in the fact that the car density in the Free State was identical in 2024, at the same 635 cars per 1,000 inhabitants.

The peaks and weaknesses of car density

These developments are not just statistics, but also reflect the shift towards individual mobility. While the car density in the cities is increasing, the numbers also point to an overall positive development: The car density in Germany has been increasing continuously since 2008, with a current high of 49.3 million registered cars. If you look at the other Bavarian regional comparative figures, you come to the conclusion that Lower Bavaria is ahead in the administrative district rankings with 681 cars per 1,000 inhabitants.

A look at the numbers for the districts in Lower Bavaria shows that Dingolfing-Landau and Rottal-Inn are at the top with 727 cars per 1,000 inhabitants each, while the Landshut district follows with 712 cars. The other Bavarian administrative districts are also impressive: In Upper Franconia there are 671 cars, Upper Palatinate 670 and Lower Franconia 664. However, we find the lowest values in Middle Franconia, where the density is 594 cars per 1,000 inhabitants statistics.bayern.de.

A look beyond the borders

From a nationwide perspective, Berlin is at the bottom with 334 cars per 1,000 inhabitants. In contrast, Wolfsburg even achieved a remarkable value of 965, which marks the highest level to date. Conclusion: The west of Germany is a strong leader in the car sector, while in the east, such as in Leipzig, the density of 384 cars is already considered considerable.

Overall, the numbers are a clear signal: the love of cars is alive in Bavaria and the statistics show that this will not end in the future. It remains to be seen how mobility will develop in the coming years, but one thing is certain: automobility is particularly important in Bavaria and especially in Ingolstadt.