Hannover population for Eurostat's city geography in Germany was 535,932 on 1 January 2022.
Its average annual rent for housing is €9.10 per m² (2022) — 82nd highest of the 168 cities reporting this Eurostat field.
Its 1991–2020 climate normal is a mean annual temperature of 10.1 °C with 766 mm of precipitation a year (Copernicus ERA5-Land).
In its wider region (NUTS DE929), GDP was €57,800 per inhabitant (2023, Eurostat) — a regional figure, not a city value.
This profile reports 29 of the 50 indicators currently tracked for European cities; the rest are not reported for Hannover. Source: official datasets listed in the source registry.
Population & demographics
Population on 1 January, total
#26 of 426 · 94th pct · #13 in Germany
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
#39 of 381 · 90th pct · #12 in Germany
2,622
persons per km2 · 2022
Share of population aged 65 and over
#267 of 386 · 30th pct · #67 in Germany
19.1%
of population · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Population on 1 January, total
Hannover: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain Hannover: 535,932. Higher than 400 of 426 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 38,669 to 3,677,472; median 104,735.
38,669
3,677,472
median 104,735
Hannover: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain
Hannover 535,932 Higher than 400 of 426 records in the same comparison group Median 104,735
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
Hannover: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain Hannover: 2,622. Higher than 342 of 381 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 28 to 9,215; median 1,069.
28
9,215
median 1,069
Hannover: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain
Hannover 2,622 Higher than 342 of 381 records in the same comparison group Median 1,069
Share of population aged 65 and over
Hannover: Share of population aged 65 and over in the same year and geography grain Hannover: 19.1%. Higher than 117 of 386 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 9.1% to 32.5%; median 20.9%.
9.1%
32.5%
median 20.9%
Hannover: Share of population aged 65 and over in the same year and geography grain
Hannover 19.1% Higher than 117 of 386 records in the same comparison group Median 20.9%
Climate (ERA5-Land normals)
Hannover climate by month Hannover monthly 1991-2020 normals. Temperature 1.9°C to 18.9°C; warmest Jul, coldest Jan. Precipitation up to 80mm per month.
20 100 15 75 10 50 5 25 0 0
°C
mm
J F M A M J J A S O N D
● mean temperature (°C, left) · ▮ precipitation (mm, right) Hannover monthly climate normals Month Temp Precip Jan 1.9°C 67mm Feb 2.5°C 52mm Mar 5.2°C 60mm Apr 9.4°C 51mm May 13.6°C 62mm Jun 16.7°C 68mm Jul 18.9°C 80mm Aug 18.7°C 74mm Sep 14.9°C 62mm Oct 10.5°C 65mm Nov 5.9°C 59mm Dec 2.8°C 67mm
ERA5-Land 1991–2020 normals.
Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#375 of 601 · 38th pct · #50 in Germany
10.1
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#343 of 601 · 43rd pct · #50 in Germany
1.9
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#355 of 601 · 41st pct · #44 in Germany
18.9
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
ERA5-Land reanalysis total precipitation at the city centroid grid cell; not station weather.
#353 of 601 · 41st pct · #103 in Germany
766
mm per year · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal)
ERA5-Land mean surface solar radiation; this is irradiance, NOT sunshine hours.
#543 of 601 · 9th pct · #113 in Germany
120
W per m2 · centroid · 1991-2020
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Hannover: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Hannover: 10.1. Higher than 226 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1.3 to 24.5; median 10.6.
1.3
24.5
median 10.6
Hannover: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Hannover 10.1 Higher than 226 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 10.6
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Hannover: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Hannover: 1.9. Higher than 258 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range -9.3 to 13.5; median 2.6.
-9.3
13.5
median 2.6
Hannover: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Hannover 1.9 Higher than 258 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 2.6
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Hannover: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Hannover: 18.9. Higher than 246 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 12.5 to 38.1; median 19.3.
12.5
38.1
median 19.3
Hannover: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Hannover 18.9 Higher than 246 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 19.3
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
Hannover: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Hannover: 766. Higher than 248 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 261 to 2,516; median 816.
261
2,516
median 816
Hannover: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Hannover 766 Higher than 248 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 816
Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal)
Hannover: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Hannover: 120. Higher than 57 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 96 to 230; median 136.
96
230
median 136
Hannover: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Hannover 120 Higher than 57 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 136
Air quality (EEA annualized)
Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#113 of 329 · 66th pct · #18 in Germany
Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#96 of 281 · 66th pct · #6 in Germany
Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#197 of 298 · 34th pct · #31 in Germany
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Hannover: Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Hannover: 19. Higher than 216 of 329 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 5 to 35; median 16.
5
35
median 16
Hannover: Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Hannover 19 Higher than 216 of 329 records in the same comparison group Median 16
Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Hannover: Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Hannover: 54. Higher than 185 of 281 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 33 to 81; median 52.
33
81
median 52
Hannover: Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Hannover 54 Higher than 185 of 281 records in the same comparison group Median 52
Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Hannover: Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Hannover: 8. Higher than 101 of 298 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 3 to 22; median 9.
3
22
median 9
Hannover: Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Hannover 8 Higher than 101 of 298 records in the same comparison group Median 9
Average annual rent for housing per m2
This is a reported Eurostat city field, not a full housing-cost basket.
#82 of 168 · 48th pct · #39 in Germany
€9.10e
EUR per m2 per year · 2022
Average price for buying a house
#46 of 201 · 77th pct · #45 in Germany
Average price for buying an apartment
#52 of 218 · 76th pct · #46 in Germany
Average price for buying a house per m2
#44 of 200 · 78th pct · #40 in Germany
€3,970.17
EUR per m2 · 2022
Average price for buying an apartment per m2
#51 of 199 · 74th pct · #46 in Germany
€3,601.81
EUR per m2 · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Average annual rent for housing per m2
Hannover: Average annual rent for housing per m2 in the same year and geography grain Hannover: €9.10. Higher than 81 of 168 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €5.90 to €230.00; median €9.10.
€5.90
€230.00
median €9.10
Hannover: Average annual rent for housing per m2 in the same year and geography grain
Hannover €9.10 Higher than 81 of 168 records in the same comparison group Median €9.10
Average price for buying a house
Hannover: Average price for buying a house in the same year and geography grain Hannover: €515,850. Higher than 155 of 201 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €20,136 to €1,399,882; median €380,298.
€20,136
€1,399,882
median €380,298
Hannover: Average price for buying a house in the same year and geography grain
Hannover €515,850 Higher than 155 of 201 records in the same comparison group Median €380,298
Average price for buying an apartment
Hannover: Average price for buying an apartment in the same year and geography grain Hannover: €263,724. Higher than 166 of 218 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €14,900 to €652,648; median €176,563.
€14,900
€652,648
median €176,563
Hannover: Average price for buying an apartment in the same year and geography grain
Hannover €263,724 Higher than 166 of 218 records in the same comparison group Median €176,563
Average price for buying a house per m2
Hannover: Average price for buying a house per m2 in the same year and geography grain Hannover: €3,970.17. Higher than 156 of 200 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €334.72 to €10,678.11; median €2,900.69.
€334.72
€10,678.11
median €2,900.69
Hannover: Average price for buying a house per m2 in the same year and geography grain
Hannover €3,970.17 Higher than 156 of 200 records in the same comparison group Median €2,900.69
Average price for buying an apartment per m2
Hannover: Average price for buying an apartment per m2 in the same year and geography grain Hannover: €3,601.81. Higher than 148 of 199 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range €337.85 to €9,427.65; median €2,543.00.
€337.85
€9,427.65
median €2,543.00
Hannover: Average price for buying an apartment per m2 in the same year and geography grain
Hannover €3,601.81 Higher than 148 of 199 records in the same comparison group Median €2,543.00
Unemployment rate
Eurostat city or greater-city unemployment rate for the stated year; national definitions and observation flags still apply.
#217 of 288 · 25th pct · #21 in Germany
4.8%e
of population · 2022
Total employment/jobs (workplace based)
Workplace-based jobs reported for the Eurostat city or greater-city geography; not employed residents or job openings.
#16 of 411 · 96th pct · #8 in Germany
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Unemployment rate
Hannover: Unemployment rate in the same year and geography grain Hannover: 4.8%. Higher than 71 of 288 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1.3% to 33.0%; median 7.8%.
1.3%
33.0%
median 7.8%
Hannover: Unemployment rate in the same year and geography grain
Hannover 4.8% Higher than 71 of 288 records in the same comparison group Median 7.8%
Total employment/jobs (workplace based)
Hannover: Total employment/jobs (workplace based) in the same year and geography grain Hannover: 419,000. Higher than 395 of 411 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 8,769 to 2,091,000; median 54,000.
8,769
2,091,000
median 54,000
Hannover: Total employment/jobs (workplace based) in the same year and geography grain
Hannover 419,000 Higher than 395 of 411 records in the same comparison group Median 54,000
Education
Share of students in higher education in the total population
#99 of 301 · 67th pct · #45 in Germany
91
students per 1000 residents · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Share of students in higher education in the total population
Hannover: Share of students in higher education in the total population in the same year and geography grain Hannover: 91. Higher than 202 of 301 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 579; median 62.
0
579
median 62
Hannover: Share of students in higher education in the total population in the same year and geography grain
Hannover 91 Higher than 202 of 301 records in the same comparison group Median 62
Crude birth rate
Annual live births per 1000 residents for the reported Eurostat geography; not a fertility rate.
#91 of 366 · 75th pct · #39 in Germany
9
births per 1000 residents · 2022
Crude death rate
Annual deaths per 1000 residents for the reported Eurostat geography; age structure strongly affects comparisons.
#222 of 400 · 44th pct · #88 in Germany
11
deaths per 1000 residents · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Crude birth rate
Hannover: Crude birth rate in the same year and geography grain Hannover: 9. Higher than 274 of 366 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 4 to 24; median 8.
4
24
median 8
Hannover: Crude birth rate in the same year and geography grain
Hannover 9 Higher than 274 of 366 records in the same comparison group Median 8
Crude death rate
Hannover: Crude death rate in the same year and geography grain Hannover: 11. Higher than 178 of 400 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 5 to 20; median 12.
5
20
median 12
Hannover: Crude death rate in the same year and geography grain
Hannover 11 Higher than 178 of 400 records in the same comparison group Median 12
People killed in road accidents per 10000 population
Small annual rates can be volatile; do not present as a full traffic-safety score.
#226 of 358 · 34th pct · #60 in Germany
0
deaths per 10000 population · 2022
Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes)
Reported Eurostat infrastructure length; not a cycling-mode-share or safety measure.
#15 of 328 · 95th pct · #15 in Germany
Compare with same-grain records from the same year People killed in road accidents per 10000 population
Hannover: People killed in road accidents per 10000 population in the same year and geography grain Hannover: 0. Higher than 122 of 358 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 2; median 0.
0
2
median 0
Hannover: People killed in road accidents per 10000 population in the same year and geography grain
Hannover 0 Higher than 122 of 358 records in the same comparison group Median 0
Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes)
Hannover: Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes) in the same year and geography grain Hannover: 184,010. Higher than 313 of 328 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 1,073,473; median 138.
0
1,073,473
median 138
Hannover: Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes) in the same year and geography grain
Hannover 184,010 Higher than 313 of 328 records in the same comparison group Median 138
Country price context (PPP)
Country price level index for GDP
112
EU27_2020=100 · DE · 2024
Number of cinema seats per 1000 residents
Cinema-seat capacity per resident; not annual attendance or a culture score.
#178 of 267 · 33rd pct · #86 in Germany
12
seats per 1000 residents · 2022
Cinema attendance per year
Culture attendance count where reported; not a full cultural-offer index.
#17 of 246 · 93rd pct · #8 in Germany
1,280,497
visits per year · 2022
Number of public libraries (all distribution points)
Library distribution points where reported; not library visits or service quality.
#42 of 425 · 88th pct · #11 in Germany
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Number of cinema seats per 1000 residents
Hannover: Number of cinema seats per 1000 residents in the same year and geography grain Hannover: 12. Higher than 89 of 267 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 89; median 16.
0
89
median 16
Hannover: Number of cinema seats per 1000 residents in the same year and geography grain
Hannover 12 Higher than 89 of 267 records in the same comparison group Median 16
Cinema attendance per year
Hannover: Cinema attendance per year in the same year and geography grain Hannover: 1,280,497. Higher than 229 of 246 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 8,226,299; median 239,309.
0
8,226,299
median 239,309
Hannover: Cinema attendance per year in the same year and geography grain
Hannover 1,280,497 Higher than 229 of 246 records in the same comparison group Median 239,309
Number of public libraries (all distribution points)
Hannover: Number of public libraries (all distribution points) in the same year and geography grain Hannover: 24. Higher than 375 of 425 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1 to 336; median 8.
1
336
median 8
Hannover: Number of public libraries (all distribution points) in the same year and geography grain
Hannover 24 Higher than 375 of 425 records in the same comparison group Median 8
Regional context (NUTS) Values describe the city's NUTS region, not the city itself
Regional GDP per inhabitant
€57,800
EUR per inhabitant · DE929 · 2023
Life expectancy at birth, both sexes
Common questions What is the population of Hannover? Hannover had a population of 535,932 on 1 January 2022 (Eurostat city figure), the 26th largest of the 426 reporting city records in the same year.
What is the climate of Hannover? Its 1991–2020 ERA5-Land normal is a mean annual temperature of 10.1 °C (January 1.9 °C, July 18.9 °C) with 766 mm of precipitation a year. This is reanalysis, not station weather.
How much is rent in Hannover? Eurostat reports an average annual rent of €9.10 per m² (2022), 82nd highest of the 168 reporting city records in the same year. This is a single reported field, not a full housing-cost basket.
Not reported for this city: Tourism, Resident perception survey. Eurostat Urban Audit coverage is voluntary, so some indicators are unavailable for some cities.
Eurostat flags: e = estimated
Every figure is an official indicator with its source linked. Ranks compare only records with the same reference year and geography grain. See the methodology .
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