Schweinfurt: Bavaria's oldest people live here!

Schweinfurt: Bavaria's oldest people live here!

Schweinfurt, Deutschland - A clear trend is emerging in Germany: the population structure is getting older. The demographic change can be noticeable in Bavaria, where the age distribution of the population shows significant changes according to a current evaluation of the Bavarian State Office for Statistics. This is dramatic in the shape of the age pyramid: it is increasingly similar to an urn, with a narrower base and a wider tip that represents the older generations. Falling births and increasing life expectancy are the main factors for this development.

When looking at a closer look at the Bavarian cities, it is striking that the aging is not uniformly distributed. Some cities have far more older residents in relation to the younger population. In particular, the ranking according to old quotients offers insights into this regional dynamic. This quotient represents the ratio of citizens aged 65 and over to the people of the employable age (20 to 64 years) and shows how advanced demographic change in the individual cities is.

Bavarian cities at a glance

we start with the gratifying facts about the cities, which are in the places in the ranking of the oldest population. The independent city of Weiden in the Upper Palatinate occupies sixth place with an old quotient of 39.0. 39 older people live here on 100 people between the ages of 20 and 64. An increase to 49.3 is forecast for 2042.

• Altenquotient 2022: 39.0

• Altenquotient 2042: 49.3

• Average age 2022: 45.2 years

• Average age 2042: 46.3 years

in Kaufbeuren, which is located in the Allgäu, is the fifth place with an old quotient of 39.4. Here there are 39.4 seniors on 100 people of working age. This value should increase to 48.5 by 2042.

• Altenquotient 2022: 39.4

• Altenquotient 2042: 48.5

• Average age 2022: 44.5 years

• Average age 2042: 45.7 years

The city of Coburg has established itself as the fourth oldest city in Bavaria, with an old -age quotient of 40.1. This means that 40.1 seniors come to 100 employees here. The forecast value for 2042 is 47.9.

• Altenquotient 2022: 40.1

• Altenquotient 2042: 47.9

• Average age 2022: 45.4 years

• Average age 2042: 46.4 years

Hof takes third place in this ranking with an old quotient of 40.5. A look into the future shows that this age quotient could increase to 48.2 by 2042.

• Altenquotient 2022: 40.5

• Altenquotient 2042: 48.2

• Average age 2022: 44.8 years

• Average age 2042: 45.5 years

Amberg secured second place. 40.7 people aged 65 and over per 100 people live here, with a prediction of 51.4 for 2042.

• Altenquotient 2022: 40.7

• Altenquotient 2042: 51.4

• Average age 2022: 45.5 years

• Average age 2042: 47.3 years

The city with the oldest population in Bavaria is Schweinfurt, where the old rifle is 41.2. Here, too, everything indicates that this value will increase to 49.3 by 2042.

• Altenquotient 2022: 41.2

• Altenquotient 2042: 49.3

• Average age 2022: 44.5 years

• Average age 2042: 46.2 years

These statistics show that Bavaria is in a profound demographic change that will influence not only society, but also the economic and social structures. Further information on the results and the underlying data can be found in the comprehensive analysis of the Bavarian State Office for Statistics. A detailed view of the age structure and its extensive consequences is in an article at www.suedkurier.de available.