Postal Code 47877 - Willich, North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia | Germany
| Primary City | Willich |
| Area of Postal Code 47877 | 67.9 km² |
| Population | 52,261 |
| Male Population | 25,344 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 26,917 (51.5%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +8.9% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +2.0% |
| Median Age | 45.5 years |
| Male Median Age | 44.7 years |
| Female Median Age | 46.2 years |
| Area Codes | 2154, 2156, 2159, 2161 |
| Neighborhoods | Anrath, Neersen, Schiefbahn |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 51.26372159308224° / 6.518838173394264° |
| Related Postal Codes | 47799, 47800, 47802, 47803, 47804, 47805, 47807, 47809, 47829, 47839 |
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Postal Code 47877 - Willich, North Rhine-Westphalia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,976 | 49,008 | 51,261 | 51,216 | 52,261 | 51,730 | 51,070 |
| Population Density | 706.9 / km² | 722.1 / km² | 755.3 / km² | 754.7 / km² | 770.1 / km² | 762.2 / km² | 752.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 47877 - Willich, North Rhine-Westphalia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 47877 - Willich, North Rhine-Westphalia | +8.9% | +6.6% | +2% |
| Willich | -5.8% | -5.1% | -9.7% |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | +6.8% | +6% | +2.2% |
| Germany | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 47877 - Willich, North Rhine-Westphalia Median Age
Median Age: 45.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 47877 - Willich, North Rhine-Westphalia | 45.5 yrs | 46.2 yrs | 44.7 yrs |
| Willich | 45.5 yrs | 46.2 yrs | 44.7 yrs |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 44.5 yrs | 45.6 yrs | 43.3 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 47877 Population Density
Population Density: 770 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 47877 | 52,261 | 67.9 km² | 770 / km² |
| Willich | 26,673 | 13.4 km² | 1,995 / km² |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 18.3 million | 34,118.6 km² | 537 / 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 47877 - Willich, North Rhine-Westphalia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 100 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 47877 - Willich, North Rhine-Westphalia
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Postal Code 47877 - Willich, North Rhine-Westphalia
Business Concentration in Postal Code 47877 - Willich, North Rhine-Westphalia
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 47877 - Willich, North Rhine-Westphalia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Accountants | 110 | — |
| Car repair | 118 | 34.6 years |
| Construction of buildings | 163 | — |
| Corporate management | 390 | 39.7 years |
| Electronics stores | 184 | 27.3 years |
| Financial services | 115 | — |
| Health and medical | 119 | — |
| Real estate | 241 | 26 years |
| Restaurants | 208 | — |
| Shopping | 305 | 29.5 years |
| Technical construction services | 107 | — |
| Wholesale of machinery | 106 | 31.2 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code 47877 - Willich, North Rhine-Westphalia
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 47877 - Willich, North Rhine-Westphalia Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $37,177 | $39,835 | $43,448 | $46,119 | $45,460 | $47,547 | $47,254 | $49,190 |
| Total GDP | $9.3B | $10.2B | $10.9B | $11.4B | $10.9B | $11B | $11.6B | $12.1B |
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 47877 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 47877 | 532,478 tn | 10.19 tn | 7,846.1 tons/km² |
| Willich | 271,578 tn | 10.18 tn | 20,309.7 tons/km² |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 183,519,420 tn | 10.01 tn | 5,378.9 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 47877 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 532,478 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.19 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,846.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/8/11 | 12:02 PM | 4.2 | 57.9 km | 6,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/09 | 7:58 PM | 4.1 | 29 km | 5,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/25/08 | 5:53 AM | 3.2 | 30.9 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 12/9/08 | 7:28 PM | 3.3 | 43.5 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/21/08 | 11:41 PM | 3.3 | 40.8 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/08 | 12:56 PM | 3.4 | 23 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/08 | 7:33 AM | 3.2 | 39.1 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/08 | 2:55 AM | 3.3 | 29.7 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/08 | 11:54 PM | 3.1 | 30.8 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/08 | 5:10 AM | 3.1 | 30.5 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Primary City
Willich (['vɪllɪç]) is a town in the district of Viersen, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located near the cities of Düsseldorf, Mönchengladbach and Krefeld, about 30 kilometres from the border with the Netherlands.
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