Its average annual rent for housing is €7.90 per m² (2022) — 121st highest of the 168 cities reporting this Eurostat field.
Its 1991–2020 climate normal is a mean annual temperature of 9.4 °C with 758 mm of precipitation a year (Copernicus ERA5-Land).
In its wider region (NUTS DE803), GDP was €50,600 per inhabitant (2023, Eurostat) — a regional figure, not a city value.
This profile reports 40 of the 50 indicators currently tracked for European cities; the rest are not reported for Rostock. Source: official datasets listed in the source registry.
Population & demographics
Population on 1 January, total
#87 of 426 · 80th pct · #39 in Germany
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
#163 of 381 · 57th pct · #68 in Germany
1,226
persons per km2 · 2022
Share of population aged 65 and over
#69 of 386 · 82nd pct · #10 in Germany
24.6%
of population · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Population on 1 January, total
Rostock: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 208,400. Higher than 339 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
Rostock: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 208,400 Higher than 339 of 426 records in the same comparison group Median 104,735
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
Rostock: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 1,226. Higher than 218 of 381 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 28 to 9,215; median 1,069.
28
9,215
median 1,069
Rostock: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 1,226 Higher than 218 of 381 records in the same comparison group Median 1,069
Share of population aged 65 and over
Rostock: Share of population aged 65 and over in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 24.6%. Higher than 315 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%
Rostock: Share of population aged 65 and over in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 24.6% Higher than 315 of 386 records in the same comparison group Median 20.9%
Climate (ERA5-Land normals)
Rostock climate by month Rostock monthly 1991-2020 normals. Temperature 1.4°C to 18.3°C; warmest Jul, coldest Jan. Precipitation up to 83mm 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) Rostock monthly climate normals Month Temp Precip Jan 1.4°C 59mm Feb 1.7°C 49mm Mar 3.9°C 51mm Apr 8.1°C 46mm May 12.5°C 59mm Jun 15.9°C 75mm Jul 18.3°C 81mm Aug 18.2°C 83mm Sep 14.7°C 68mm Oct 10.2°C 65mm Nov 5.7°C 58mm Dec 2.6°C 63mm
ERA5-Land 1991–2020 normals.
Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#451 of 601 · 25th pct · #97 in Germany
9.4
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#376 of 601 · 37th pct · #74 in Germany
1.4
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#472 of 601 · 21st pct · #98 in Germany
18.3
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
ERA5-Land reanalysis total precipitation at the city centroid grid cell; not station weather.
#365 of 601 · 39th pct · #106 in Germany
758
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.
#405 of 601 · 32nd pct · #47 in Germany
127
W per m2 · centroid · 1991-2020
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Rostock: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 9.4. Higher than 149 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
Rostock: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 9.4 Higher than 149 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 10.6
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Rostock: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 1.4. Higher than 224 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
Rostock: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 1.4 Higher than 224 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 2.6
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Rostock: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 18.3. Higher than 129 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
Rostock: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 18.3 Higher than 129 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 19.3
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
Rostock: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 758. Higher than 236 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 261 to 2,516; median 816.
261
2,516
median 816
Rostock: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 758 Higher than 236 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 816
Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal)
Rostock: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 127. Higher than 195 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 96 to 230; median 136.
96
230
median 136
Rostock: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 127 Higher than 195 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 136
Air quality (EEA annualized)
Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#174 of 329 · 47th pct · #38 in Germany
Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#217 of 281 · 23rd pct · #34 in Germany
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Rostock: Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 16. Higher than 154 of 329 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 5 to 35; median 16.
5
35
median 16
Rostock: Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 16 Higher than 154 of 329 records in the same comparison group Median 16
Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Rostock: Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 47. Higher than 64 of 281 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 33 to 81; median 52.
33
81
median 52
Rostock: Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 47 Higher than 64 of 281 records in the same comparison group Median 52
Average annual rent for housing per m2
This is a reported Eurostat city field, not a full housing-cost basket.
#121 of 168 · 26th pct · #78 in Germany
€7.90e
EUR per m2 per year · 2022
Average price for buying a house
#41 of 201 · 80th pct · #40 in Germany
Average price for buying an apartment
#26 of 218 · 88th pct · #24 in Germany
Average price for buying a house per m2
#43 of 200 · 78th pct · #39 in Germany
€3,999.58
EUR per m2 · 2022
Average price for buying an apartment per m2
#39 of 199 · 80th pct · #36 in Germany
€3,982.76
EUR per m2 · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Average annual rent for housing per m2
Rostock: Average annual rent for housing per m2 in the same year and geography grain Rostock: €7.90. Higher than 43 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
Rostock: Average annual rent for housing per m2 in the same year and geography grain
Rostock €7.90 Higher than 43 of 168 records in the same comparison group Median €9.10
Average price for buying a house
Rostock: Average price for buying a house in the same year and geography grain Rostock: €555,601. Higher than 160 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
Rostock: Average price for buying a house in the same year and geography grain
Rostock €555,601 Higher than 160 of 201 records in the same comparison group Median €380,298
Average price for buying an apartment
Rostock: Average price for buying an apartment in the same year and geography grain Rostock: €313,676. Higher than 192 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
Rostock: Average price for buying an apartment in the same year and geography grain
Rostock €313,676 Higher than 192 of 218 records in the same comparison group Median €176,563
Average price for buying a house per m2
Rostock: Average price for buying a house per m2 in the same year and geography grain Rostock: €3,999.58. Higher than 157 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
Rostock: Average price for buying a house per m2 in the same year and geography grain
Rostock €3,999.58 Higher than 157 of 200 records in the same comparison group Median €2,900.69
Average price for buying an apartment per m2
Rostock: Average price for buying an apartment per m2 in the same year and geography grain Rostock: €3,982.76. Higher than 160 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
Rostock: Average price for buying an apartment per m2 in the same year and geography grain
Rostock €3,982.76 Higher than 160 of 199 records in the same comparison group Median €2,543.00
Employment
Total employment/jobs (workplace based)
#72 of 411 · 82nd pct · #37 in Germany
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Total employment/jobs (workplace based)
Rostock: Total employment/jobs (workplace based) in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 132,000. Higher than 337 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
Rostock: Total employment/jobs (workplace based) in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 132,000 Higher than 337 of 411 records in the same comparison group Median 54,000
Education
Share of students in higher education in the total population
#136 of 301 · 54th pct · #60 in Germany
69
students per 1000 residents · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Share of students in higher education in the total population
Rostock: Share of students in higher education in the total population in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 69. Higher than 164 of 301 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 579; median 62.
0
579
median 62
Rostock: Share of students in higher education in the total population in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 69 Higher than 164 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.
#186 of 366 · 49th pct · #79 in Germany
8
births per 1000 residents · 2022
Crude death rate
Annual deaths per 1000 residents for the reported Eurostat geography; age structure strongly affects comparisons.
#71 of 400 · 82nd pct · #34 in Germany
14
deaths per 1000 residents · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Crude birth rate
Rostock: Crude birth rate in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 8. Higher than 180 of 366 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 4 to 24; median 8.
4
24
median 8
Rostock: Crude birth rate in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 8 Higher than 180 of 366 records in the same comparison group Median 8
Crude death rate
Rostock: Crude death rate in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 14. Higher than 329 of 400 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 5 to 20; median 12.
5
20
median 12
Rostock: Crude death rate in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 14 Higher than 329 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.
#165 of 358 · 51st pct · #30 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.
#47 of 328 · 86th pct · #47 in Germany
Compare with same-grain records from the same year People killed in road accidents per 10000 population
Rostock: People killed in road accidents per 10000 population in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 0. Higher than 184 of 358 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 2; median 0.
0
2
median 0
Rostock: People killed in road accidents per 10000 population in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 0 Higher than 184 of 358 records in the same comparison group Median 0
Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes)
Rostock: Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes) in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 78,104. Higher than 281 of 328 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 1,073,473; median 138.
0
1,073,473
median 138
Rostock: Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes) in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 78,104 Higher than 281 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.
#127 of 267 · 52nd pct · #61 in Germany
16
seats per 1000 residents · 2022
Number of public libraries (all distribution points)
Library distribution points where reported; not library visits or service quality.
#216 of 425 · 43rd pct · #60 in Germany
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Number of cinema seats per 1000 residents
Rostock: Number of cinema seats per 1000 residents in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 16. Higher than 140 of 267 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 89; median 16.
0
89
median 16
Rostock: Number of cinema seats per 1000 residents in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 16 Higher than 140 of 267 records in the same comparison group Median 16
Number of public libraries (all distribution points)
Rostock: Number of public libraries (all distribution points) in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 7. Higher than 182 of 425 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1 to 336; median 8.
1
336
median 8
Rostock: Number of public libraries (all distribution points) in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 7 Higher than 182 of 425 records in the same comparison group Median 8
Resident perception survey
Rostock resident perception survey strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
3.7%
somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
12.9%
very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
49.2%
rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
38%
very satisfied with the noise level in the city
25.2%
rather satisfied with the noise level in the city
54.5%
very satisfied with cleanliness in the city
16.9%
rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city
52.6%
strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
63.1%
somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
31%
Feel safe at night — strongly agree
25.3%
Feel safe at night — somewhat agree
51.4%
Transport affordable — strongly agree
17.2%
Transport affordable — somewhat agree
49.4%
Rostock resident perception survey strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price 3.7% somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price 12.9% very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city 49.2% rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city 38% very satisfied with the noise level in the city 25.2% rather satisfied with the noise level in the city 54.5% very satisfied with cleanliness in the city 16.9% rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city 52.6% strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city 63.1% somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city 31% Feel safe at night — strongly agree 25.3% Feel safe at night — somewhat agree 51.4% Transport affordable — strongly agree 17.2% Transport affordable — somewhat agree 49.4%
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
Rostock: Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 3.7%. Higher than 1 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 2.9% to 23.6%; median 9.7%.
2.9%
23.6%
median 9.7%
Rostock: Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 3.7% Higher than 1 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 9.7%
Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
Rostock: Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 12.9%. Higher than 7 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 6% to 47%; median 25.4%.
6%
47%
median 25.4%
Rostock: Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 12.9% Higher than 7 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 25.4%
Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
Rostock: Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 49.2%. Higher than 49 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 2.6% to 49.2%; median 18.9%.
2.6%
49.2%
median 18.9%
Rostock: Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 49.2% Higher than 49 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 18.9%
Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
Rostock: Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 38%. Higher than 17 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 14.2% to 61.7%; median 45.5%.
14.2%
61.7%
median 45.5%
Rostock: Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 38% Higher than 17 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 45.5%
Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city
Rostock: Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 25.2%. Higher than 42 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 7.7% to 33%; median 18.7%.
7.7%
33%
median 18.7%
Rostock: Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 25.2% Higher than 42 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 18.7%
Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city
Rostock: Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 54.5%. Higher than 41 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 21.1% to 61.3%; median 45.5%.
21.1%
61.3%
median 45.5%
Rostock: Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 54.5% Higher than 41 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 45.5%
Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city
Rostock: Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 16.9%. Higher than 29 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 2.2% to 52.6%; median 15.9%.
2.2%
52.6%
median 15.9%
Rostock: Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 16.9% Higher than 29 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 15.9%
Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city
Rostock: Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 52.6%. Higher than 36 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 4% to 66.5%; median 45.2%.
4%
66.5%
median 45.2%
Rostock: Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 52.6% Higher than 36 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 45.2%
Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
Rostock: Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 63.1%. Higher than 37 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 15.6% to 73.9%; median 53.4%.
15.6%
73.9%
median 53.4%
Rostock: Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 63.1% Higher than 37 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 53.4%
Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
Rostock: Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 31%. Higher than 15 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 18.2% to 54.5%; median 34.6%.
18.2%
54.5%
median 34.6%
Rostock: Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 31% Higher than 15 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 34.6%
Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city
Rostock: Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 25.3%. Higher than 26 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 7.2% to 54.1%; median 24.6%.
7.2%
54.1%
median 24.6%
Rostock: Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 25.3% Higher than 26 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 24.6%
Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city
Rostock: Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 51.4%. Higher than 44 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 26.1% to 58.5%; median 39.7%.
26.1%
58.5%
median 39.7%
Rostock: Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 51.4% Higher than 44 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 39.7%
Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable
Rostock: Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 17.2%. Higher than 8 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 7.5% to 68.3%; median 28.9%.
7.5%
68.3%
median 28.9%
Rostock: Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 17.2% Higher than 8 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 28.9%
Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable
Rostock: Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain Rostock: 49.4%. Higher than 46 of 50 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 21.1% to 52.6%; median 38.1%.
21.1%
52.6%
median 38.1%
Rostock: Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain
Rostock 49.4% Higher than 46 of 50 records in the same comparison group Median 38.1%
Regional context (NUTS) Values describe the city's NUTS region, not the city itself
Regional GDP per inhabitant
€50,600
EUR per inhabitant · DE803 · 2023
Life expectancy at birth, both sexes
Common questions What is the population of Rostock? Rostock had a population of 208,400 on 1 January 2022 (Eurostat city figure), the 87th largest of the 426 reporting city records in the same year.
What is the climate of Rostock? Its 1991–2020 ERA5-Land normal is a mean annual temperature of 9.4 °C (January 1.4 °C, July 18.3 °C) with 758 mm of precipitation a year. This is reanalysis, not station weather.
How much is rent in Rostock? Eurostat reports an average annual rent of €7.90 per m² (2022), 121st 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. 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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