Postal Code 01259 - Dresden, Saxony
Saxony | Germany
| Primary City | Dresden |
| Area of Postal Code 01259 | 10.4 km² |
| Population | 27,284 |
| Male Population | 13,389 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 13,895 (50.9%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +34.0% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +30.2% |
| Median Age | 42.8 years |
| Male Median Age | 40.7 years |
| Female Median Age | 44.9 years |
| Area Codes | 35026, 351, 35201, 35204, More |
| Neighborhoods | Leuben, Prohlis |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 50.99540599789234° / 13.850400922877776° |
| Related Postal Codes | 01157, 01159, 01217, 01219, 01237, 01239, 01257, 01277, 01279, 01454 |
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Postal Code 01259 - Dresden, Saxony Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,354 | 19,716 | 20,954 | 21,606 | 27,284 | 28,284 | 28,607 |
| Population Density | 1,954.4 / km² | 1,893.1 / km² | 2,012 / km² | 2,074.6 / km² | 2,619.8 / km² | 2,715.8 / km² | 2,746.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 01259 - Dresden, Saxony Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 30.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 01259 - Dresden, Saxony | +34% | +38.4% | +30.2% |
| Dresden | +40% | +27.9% | +17.6% |
| Saxony | -14% | -7.1% | -5.4% |
| Germany | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 01259 - Dresden, Saxony Median Age
Median Age: 42.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 01259 - Dresden, Saxony | 42.8 yrs | 44.9 yrs | 40.7 yrs |
| Dresden | 42.2 yrs | 44.2 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
| Saxony | 47.8 yrs | 49.8 yrs | 45.7 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 01259 Population Density
Population Density: 2,620 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 01259 | 27,284 | 10.4 km² | 2,620 / km² |
| Dresden | 566,247 | 174.1 km² | 3,252 / km² |
| Saxony | 4.2 million | 18,455.9 km² | 225 / km² |
| Germany | 80.7 million | 358,179.8 km² | 225 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 01259 - Dresden, Saxony Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Postal Code 01259 - Dresden, Saxony
Business Concentration in Postal Code 01259 - Dresden, Saxony
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 01259 - Dresden, Saxony
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Car repair | 29 |
| Construction of buildings | 44 |
| Corporate management | 98 |
| Dentists | 33 |
| Electrical installation | 28 |
| Financial services | 32 |
| Health and medical | 54 |
| Other accommodation | 45 |
| Other membership organizations | 25 |
| Real estate | 63 |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Shopping | 63 |
| Technical construction services | 41 |
| Wholesale of machinery | 25 |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code 01259 - Dresden, Saxony
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Postal Code 01259 - Dresden, Saxony Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $37,924 | $40,635 | $44,321 | $50,989 | $48,445 | $53,004 | $54,422 | $56,652 |
| Total GDP | $6.2B | $6.2B | $6.7B | $7.7B | $7.5B | $8.4B | $9.5B | $10B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Postal Code 01259 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 01259 | 261,981 tn | 9.6 tn | 25,155.1 tons/km² |
| Dresden | 5,471,131 tn | 9.66 tn | 31,421.7 tons/km² |
| Saxony | 39,020,716 tn | 9.38 tn | 2,114.3 tons/km² |
| Germany | 755,339,039 tn | 9.36 tn | 2,108.8 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Postal Code 01259 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 261,981 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.6 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 25,155.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12/08 | 8:45 PM | 3.1 | 82 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/04 | 1:50 AM | 3.1 | 74.6 km | 5,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/9/01 | 2:01 PM | 3.1 | 97.5 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/00 | 8:23 AM | 3.2 | 52.6 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 8/4/98 | 4:05 AM | 3.2 | 58.2 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/95 | 1:59 AM | 3.8 | 51.6 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/94 | 2:59 AM | 3.6 | 99.7 km | 10,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/91 | 8:15 PM | 3.1 | 70.7 km | 33,000 m | Czech Republic region | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/91 | 2:00 AM | 3.5 | 62.5 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/3/90 | 3:14 AM | 3.7 | 96.6 km | 10,000 m | Poland | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Primary City
Dresden (German pronunciation: [ˈdʁeːsdn̩]) is the capital city of the Free State of Saxony in Germany. It is situated in a valley on the River Elbe, near the Czech border. has a long history as the capital and royal residence for the Electors and K..
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