Census 2022: Growth and diversity in Kaufbeuren and Swabia

Census 2022: Growth and diversity in Kaufbeuren and Swabia

The effects of census 2022 on the Allgäu: A look at the region

The results of the census 2022 create significant knowledge of life, living and working for people in the Allgäu. This large -scale census, which has been capturing the first comprehensive data for 13 years, not only shows an increasing population, but also interesting trends that are important for the region.

population growth in the Allgäu

The census showed that the population of Schwaben has grown by a total of 113,806 people (6.4 percent) to around 1,893,005 inhabitants. The growth in Kaufbeuren is particularly striking, where the population rose 8.8 percent and thus counted 45,186 people. Seen across the entire region, other cities such as Kemmen, Memmingen, Ostallgäu and Unterallgäu experience significant growth.

Demographic changes: Younger population in Kraftisried

The Allgäu not only stands out by the absolute numbers, but also through the age structure. In Kraftisried, the average age is only 39.4 years, which includes one of the youngest communities in Swabia. This is in contrast to Oberallgäu, where the average age of 45 years has the highest value.

family structure and household forms

In Swabia, 45 percent of the population live in a marriage or registered community. These numbers are also reflected in the Allgäu, where the area of the area tends to have slightly higher values than the independent cities. On average, 2.1 people live in one household, with the single household dominating 40.1 percent. This indicates changes in people's life forms.

foreign population and ethnic diversity

The census has shown that about 13.7 percent of the population in Swabia is of foreign origin. This proportion is even higher in the independent cities, especially in Memmingen with 20.2 percent. This diversity brings different cultures and ways of life to the Allgäu, which represent both challenges and opportunities.

living and rental prices in the Allgäu

Another aspect that is illuminated by the census data is the living situation of the people. The average living space per apartment is 101.1 m², with the difference between city and country clear. In Kaufbeuren, the average size is 86.5 m², while rural areas such as Ostallgäu have an average area of 107.9 m². Rental prices in the Allgäu are on average at 7.49 euros per m², which is below the Bavarian average.

conclusion and outlook

The results of the census 2022 not only give an insight into the demographic development of the Allgäu, but also in the challenges and opportunities that are associated with these changes. The region must continue to adapt to meet the needs of a growing and diverse population. A deeper look at the published statistics can be viewed on the website of the Bavarian State Office for Statistics.