Postal Code 01462 - Dresden, Saxony
Saxony | Germany
| Primary City | Dresden |
| Area of Postal Code 01462 | 31.1 km² |
| Population | 18,084 |
| Male Population | 8,873 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 9,211 (50.9%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +17.0% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -15.6% |
| Median Age | 42.3 years |
| Male Median Age | 40.2 years |
| Female Median Age | 44.3 years |
| Area Codes | 35026, 351, 35201, 35204, More |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 51.06663081492915° / 13.623307252478934° |
| Related Postal Codes | 01277, 01445, 01454, 01458, 01465, 01468, 01471, 01474, 01477, 01478 |
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Postal Code 01462 - Dresden, Saxony Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,460 | 16,337 | 21,436 | 26,595 | 18,084 | 18,945 | 19,402 |
| Population Density | 497.7 / km² | 526 / km² | 690.1 / km² | 856.2 / km² | 582.2 / km² | 609.9 / km² | 624.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 01462 - Dresden, Saxony Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 15.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 01462 - Dresden, Saxony | +17% | +10.7% | -15.6% |
| 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 01462 - Dresden, Saxony Median Age
Median Age: 42.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 01462 - Dresden, Saxony | 42.3 yrs | 44.3 yrs | 40.2 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 01462 Population Density
Population Density: 582 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 01462 | 18,084 | 31.1 km² | 582 / 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 01462 - Dresden, Saxony Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 01462 - 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 01462 - 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 | $23,297 | $24,963 | $27,227 | $28,607 | $32,253 | $36,951 | $36,198 | $37,681 |
| Total GDP | $831.6M | $898.5M | $973.3M | $988M | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.2B |
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 01462 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 01462 | 174,672 tn | 9.66 tn | 5,623.4 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 01462 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 174,672 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.66 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,623.4 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 | 94.7 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/04 | 1:50 AM | 3.1 | 75.8 km | 5,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/9/01 | 2:01 PM | 3.1 | 93.8 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/00 | 8:23 AM | 3.2 | 60.1 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 8/4/98 | 4:05 AM | 3.2 | 63 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/95 | 1:59 AM | 3.8 | 53.1 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/91 | 8:15 PM | 3.1 | 87.6 km | 33,000 m | Czech Republic region | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/91 | 2:00 AM | 3.5 | 79.9 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/89 | 7:08 AM | 3.7 | 77.9 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/89 | 2:34 PM | 3.4 | 57.5 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | 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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