Postal Code 66663 - Merzig, Saarland
Saarland | Germany
| Primary City | Merzig |
| Area of Postal Code 66663 | 108.9 km² |
| Population | 29,656 |
| Male Population | 14,536 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 15,120 (51.0%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +3.7% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -1.9% |
| Median Age | 46.2 years |
| Male Median Age | 45.2 years |
| Female Median Age | 47.2 years |
| Area Codes | 6861, 6869 |
| Neighborhoods | Ballern, Besseringen, Brotdorf, Fitten, Harlingen, Hilbringen, Mechern, Schwemlingen |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 49.44507317616407° / 6.632496374736558° |
| Related Postal Codes | 66606, 66620, 66625, 66629, 66636, 66640, 66646, 66649, 66679, 66687 |
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Postal Code 66663 - Merzig, Saarland Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,589 | 29,017 | 30,223 | 29,935 | 29,656 | 28,799 | 27,912 |
| Population Density | 262.5 / km² | 266.5 / km² | 277.5 / km² | 274.9 / km² | 272.3 / km² | 264.5 / km² | 256.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 66663 - Merzig, Saarland Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 1.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 66663 - Merzig, Saarland | +3.7% | +2.2% | -1.9% |
| Merzig | -10.6% | -2.4% | -5.6% |
| Saarland | -10.7% | -6.4% | -6.2% |
| Germany | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 66663 - Merzig, Saarland Median Age
Median Age: 46.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 66663 - Merzig, Saarland | 46.2 yrs | 47.2 yrs | 45.2 yrs |
| Merzig | 46.2 yrs | 47.2 yrs | 45.2 yrs |
| Saarland | 46.9 yrs | 48.1 yrs | 45.7 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 66663 Population Density
Population Density: 272 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 66663 | 29,656 | 108.9 km² | 272 / km² |
| Merzig | 14,372 | 9.3 km² | 1,544 / km² |
| Saarland | 998,010 | 2,571.5 km² | 388 / 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 66663 - Merzig, Saarland 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.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Postal Code 66663 - Merzig, Saarland
Business Concentration in Postal Code 66663 - Merzig, Saarland
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 66663 - Merzig, Saarland
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| All food and beverage | 57 | — |
| Car repair | 75 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 112 | — |
| Corporate management | 119 | 26 years |
| Hairdressers | 57 | — |
| Health and medical | 138 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 67 | — |
| Real estate | 91 | 18 years |
| Restaurants | 178 | — |
| Shopping | 151 | — |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code 66663 - Merzig, Saarland
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 66663 - Merzig, Saarland Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $27,509 | $29,475 | $32,149 | $33,551 | $36,065 | $34,377 | $34,190 | $35,591 |
| Total GDP | $697.2M | $748.7M | $812.6M | $839.2M | $898.2M | $852.2M | $818.8M | $839.4M |
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 66663 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 66663 | 259,213 tn | 8.74 tn | 2,380.5 tons/km² |
| Merzig | 125,869 tn | 8.76 tn | 13,519.8 tons/km² |
| Saarland | 9,126,952 tn | 9.15 tn | 3,549.3 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 66663 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 259,213 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.74 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,380.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/23/08 | 7:30 AM | 4.5 | 17.9 km | 2,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/18/08 | 5:28 AM | 3.2 | 17.9 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/08 | 5:56 AM | 3.3 | 12.3 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/08 | 12:47 PM | 3.5 | 15.4 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/08 | 4:44 PM | 3.4 | 17.2 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/08 | 8:19 PM | 3.8 | 13.5 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/08 | 9:44 PM | 3.9 | 16.6 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/08 | 2:42 AM | 3.5 | 15.1 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/08 | 3:17 AM | 3.5 | 17.2 km | 1,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/08 | 1:53 AM | 3.5 | 16.8 km | 2,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Primary City
Merzig is the capital of the district Merzig-Wadern, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the river Saar, approx. 35 km south of Trier, and 35 km northwest of Saarbrücken.
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