Giessen (region)

Giessen (Gießen in German) is one of the three Regierungsbezirke of Hesse, Germany, located in the middle of the state. It was created on 1 January 1981 from the districts (Kreise) of Giessen, Lahn-Dill and Limburg-Weilburg and the Vogelsbergkreis, all formerly belonging to Darmstadt, and Marburg-Biedenkopf, formerly belonging to Kassel.

Kreise
(districts)
  1. Giessen
  2. Lahn-Dill-Kreis
  3. Limburg-Weilburg
  4. Marburg-Biedenkopf
  5. Vogelsbergkreis
Giessen
Regierungsbezirk Gießen
Regierungsbezirk
Map of Hesse highlighting Giessen
Map of Hesse highlighting Giessen
CountryGermany
StateHesse
Region seatGiessen
Area
 • Total5,381.14 km2 (2,077.67 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2022)[1]
 • Total1,067,354
 • Density200/km2 (510/sq mi)
Websitewww.rp-giessen.hessen.de

Economy

The Gross domestic product (GDP) of the region was €35.9 billion in 2018, accounting for 1.1% of German economic output. GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was €47,800 or 105% of the EU27 average in the same year. The GDP per employee was 96% of the EU average. This makes it one of the wealthiest regions in Germany and Europe.[2]

References
  1. "Bevölkerung in Hessen am 31.12.2022 nach Gemeinden" (XLS) (in German). Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt. June 2023.
  2. "Regional GDP per capita ranged from 30% to 263% of the EU average in 2018". Eurostat.

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