Profile ID:
SI-40599
District of Hildesheim
Population:
278,571
(As of: Dec 31, 2023)
Employment rate:
62.3 %
(As of: Jun 30, 2024)
Homepage:
Facts & Figures
Population²:
| Total | Female | Male | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inhabitants: | 278,571 | 142,470 (51.1 %) | 136,101 (48.9 %) |
| As of: Dec 31, 2023 | |||
| Age structure: |
Population density²:
| Inhabitants/km²: | 230.5 | |
| As of: Dec 31, 2023 | ||
Economic strength²:
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€ per inhabitant (District of Hildesheim) |
National comparison (Germany=100 %) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Gross domestic product 2022: | 31,405 | 68 % |
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€ per employed person (District of Hildesheim) |
National comparison (Germany=100 %) |
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|---|---|---|
| Gross value added 2022 | ||
| - Production sector: | 73,194 | 75 % |
| - Service sector: | 58,159 | 82 % |
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€ per inhabitant (District of Hildesheim) |
State comparison (State=100 %) |
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|---|---|---|
| Net revenue from local business tax 2023: | 477.29 | 68 % |
| Municipal share of income tax 2023: | 494.43 | 100 % |
Employment³:
| Total | Female | Male | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed persons: | 95,388 | 46,015 (48.2 %) | 49,373 (51.8 %) |
| Change over previous year: | 852 (0.9 %) | ||
| Employment rate: | 62.3 % | ||
| As of: Jun 30, 2024 | |||
| Employed persons acc. to economic sectors: |
| In-commuters | Out-commuters | Balance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuters: | 24,732 | 38,154 | -13,422 |
| As of: Jun 30, 2024 | |||
Infrastructure
Educational institutions²:
| Schools of general education 2023 (District of Hildesheim) | |
| Elementary schools: | 57 |
| Secondary schools (Hauptschulen): | 3 |
| Secondary schools (Oberschulen): | 8 |
| Secondary schools (Realschulen): | 5 |
| Grammar schools: | 9 |
| Integrated comprehensive schools: | 3 |
| Free Waldorf schools: | 1 |
| Special schools: | 11 |
| Vocational schools 2023 (District of Hildesheim) | |
| Vocational schools: | 11 |
| Vocational technical schools: | 7 |
| Technical secondary schools: | 7 |
| Vocational grammar schools: | 5 |
| Colleges: | 8 |
| Other vocational schools: | 1 |
| Other educational facilities¹: | The Hildesheim region enjoys a strong position in respect of vocational schooling. It profits from the tertiary institutions within the major regional centre of Hildesheim and from the high density of universities, colleges and research institutes within the "research triangle" formed by Hannover-Braunschweig-Göttingen. Hildesheim is the location for an endowment university (inter alia with a department of information and communication sciences), the University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule) Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen (inter alia business studies, construction engineering, architecture, design), and the Lower Saxony College of Administration and Judicature (FHVR). |
Health care¹:
| Other medical health facilities: | Public health and health care is one of the priorities in the Hildesheim region. The spa town of Bad Salzdetfurth is the region's health and wellness centre (http://www.bad-salzdetfurth.de). |
Leisure/culture/sport¹:
| Leisure facilities: | The Hildesheim region connects the greater landscape area of the North German Plain with the low mountain range of the Harz Mountains. The resulting topography, with the plains of the Hildesheimer Börde in the northern district and the Leinebergland and Harz foothills in the south-west, has created a charming and varied landscape that offers a wide range of leisure and vacation activities. The region is easily accessible by car, train and plane, making it an ideal destination for travel and recreation. However, the Hildesheim region does not only invite you to enjoy leisure activities in nature. Numerous castles and palaces, museums, galleries as well as music and theater performances offer a wide range of cultural activities for every taste. |
| Cultural facilities: | Numerous museums, e.g. the Roemer and Pelizaeus Museum in Hildesheim; the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites - St. Michael's Church and St. Mary's Cathedral in Hildesheim; music and theatre, e.g. the Stadttheater in Hildesheim; art treasures and architectural delights in many cloisters, castles and chateaus |
| Sport facilities: | A well-developed and signposted network of cycling routes, countless hiking trails, leisure parks, golf courses, and much more - those who enjoy sport in their free time will find a broad range of possibilities. |
| Special amenities on offer: |
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Location
Location description¹:
The district of Hildesheim stands out wit its optimum transport links and its central location in the economic zone within the so-called "research triangle" formed by Hannover, Braunschweig, Wolfsburg and Göttingen. The district is also distinguished by its close proximity to the state capital Hannover and its exhibition grounds.
An active business promotion commitment, the exemplary cooperation between the business and academic communities, an above-average pool of qualified labour, the high quality of life and an extensive and renowned range of cultural offerings are further advantages of the district as a business location.
Alongside a varied spectrum of smaller and midsize enterprises, major industrial companies are also resident here. The core competencies of the business location are focussed on
- automotive components,
- logistics, distribution and transport,
- mechanical engineering,
- electrical engineering and electronics, and
- paper manufacture and processing.
Industrial land and sites for business and commercial use are available to suit every need at moderate prices.
An active business promotion commitment, the exemplary cooperation between the business and academic communities, an above-average pool of qualified labour, the high quality of life and an extensive and renowned range of cultural offerings are further advantages of the district as a business location.
Alongside a varied spectrum of smaller and midsize enterprises, major industrial companies are also resident here. The core competencies of the business location are focussed on
- automotive components,
- logistics, distribution and transport,
- mechanical engineering,
- electrical engineering and electronics, and
- paper manufacture and processing.
Industrial land and sites for business and commercial use are available to suit every need at moderate prices.
Business promotion schemes¹:
Assisted region within the framework of the federal/state Joint Task (Gemeinschaftsaufgabe or GA) for the "improvement of the regional economic structure"
| Link to promotion info: | NBank (Investment and Business Development Bank of Lower Saxony) http://www.nbank.de |
Major companies¹:
| Company: | Robert Bosch GmbH |
| Branch(es): | Automotive Supplier - Hildesheim |
| Link: | http://www.bosch.com |
| Company: | GEA Ecoflex GmbH |
| Branch(es): | Plate heat exchanger - Sarstedt |
| Link: | http://www.gea-phe.com |
| Company: | Hamelin GmbH |
| Branch(es): | Stationery, office supplies - Gronau |
| Link: | http://www.hamelinbrands.com |
| Company: | Meteor GmbH |
| Branch(es): | Automotive Supplier, Rubber Industry - Bockenem |
| Link: | http://www.meteor.de |
| Company: | Sappi Alfeld GmbH |
| Branch(es): | Paper production - Alfeld |
| Link: | http://www.sappi.com |
| Company: | Transnorm System GmbH |
| Branch(es): | Plant engineering, transport systems - Harsum |
| Link: | http://www.transnorm.de |
| Company: | Wiedemann GmbH & Co. KG |
| Branch(es): | Building services - Sarstedt |
| Link: | http://www.wiedemann.de |
Map
Business Sites in this location¹:
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Gewerbegebiet (commercial area) Hoheneggelsen../
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Gewerbegebiet (commercial area) Sibbesse../
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Limmer-West II../
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"Im Kleinen Maser" industrial estate../
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Eggershäuser Weg" industrial estate../
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Gewerbegebiet Grasdorf../
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Mühlenfeld Elze../
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Industrial park Bockenem../
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Properties in this location¹:
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Contact
Contact:
Landkreis Hildesheim
Bischof-Janssen-Straße 31
31134 Hildesheim
31134 Hildesheim
| Phone: | +49 5121 309-0 |
| Fax: | +49 5121 309-2000 |
| Homepage: | http://landkreishildesheim.de |
| E-mail: |  |
Contact partner:
Mr. Bernd Lynack, District Administrator
E-mail:
Mr. Matthias Ullrich, Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft Hildesheim Region (HI-REG) mbH, Managing Director
Phone: +49 5121 918850
E-mail:
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| Sources: | ¹ | Own Survey (Last update on Apr 29, 2024) |
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LSNhttp://www.statistik.niedersachsen.de/ - Niedersachsen State Statistical Office, State Statistical Office of Bremen http://www.statistik.bremen.de/ (As of: date specified)
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Statistics from the German Federal Employment Agencyhttp://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de/ (As of: date specified), Note on Data Use http:/ |
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| The statistical data have been updated to include the most recent available figures on Jun 13, 2025 |
