Postal Code 98724 - Lauscha, Thuringia
Thuringia | Germany
| Primary City | Lauscha |
| Area of Postal Code 98724 | 42.1 km² |
| Population | 8,444 |
| Male Population | 4,119 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 4,325 (51.2%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | -35.9% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -22.9% |
| Median Age | 49.6 years |
| Male Median Age | 47.4 years |
| Female Median Age | 51.6 years |
| Area Codes | 36702 |
| Neighborhoods | Ernstthal, Igelshieb, Oberlauscha, Schmalenbuche |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 50.5008505436942° / 11.14172047751677° |
| Related Postal Codes | 98701, 98704, 98708, 98711, 98714, 98716, 98739, 98743, 98744, 98746 |
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Postal Code 98724 - Lauscha, Thuringia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,173 | 11,740 | 10,948 | 9,083 | 8,444 | 8,038 | 7,607 |
| Population Density | 313.1 / km² | 279 / km² | 260.2 / km² | 215.9 / km² | 200.7 / km² | 191 / km² | 180.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 98724 - Lauscha, Thuringia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 22.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 98724 - Lauscha, Thuringia | -35.9% | -28.1% | -22.9% |
| Lauscha | -72.6% | -66.6% | -63% |
| Thuringia | -32.2% | -20.1% | -14.8% |
| Germany | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 98724 - Lauscha, Thuringia Median Age
Median Age: 49.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 98724 - Lauscha, Thuringia | 49.6 yrs | 51.6 yrs | 47.4 yrs |
| Lauscha | 49.6 yrs | 51.6 yrs | 47.4 yrs |
| Thuringia | 47.8 yrs | 49.6 yrs | 46 yrs |
| Germany | 44.8 yrs | 46 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 98724 Population Density
Population Density: 201 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 98724 | 8,444 | 42.1 km² | 201 / km² |
| Lauscha | 848 | 1.38 km² | 615 / km² |
| Thuringia | 2.1 million | 16,199.9 km² | 130 / 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 98724 - Lauscha, Thuringia 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 98724 - Lauscha, Thuringia
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Postal Code 98724 - Lauscha, Thuringia
Business Concentration in Postal Code 98724 - Lauscha, Thuringia
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 98724 - Lauscha, Thuringia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 33 |
| Corporate management | 32 |
| Dentists | 26 |
| Electrical installation | 22 |
| Financial services | 34 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 25 |
| Hardware store | 53 |
| Health and medical | 51 |
| Manufacture of minerals and metals | 40 |
| Other accommodation | 37 |
| Other construction | 24 |
| Other membership organizations | 23 |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Shopping | 59 |
| Travel agencies | 24 |
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 98724 - Lauscha, Thuringia Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $20,709 | $22,190 | $24,202 | $26,008 | $29,261 | $34,133 | $34,621 | $36,039 |
| Total GDP | $119.2M | $125.4M | $132.2M | $133.6M | $141.8M | $157.8M | $152M | $155.3M |
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 98724 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 98724 | 78,284 tn | 9.27 tn | 1,860.5 tons/km² |
| Lauscha | 7,885 tn | 9.3 tn | 5,713.4 tons/km² |
| Thuringia | 19,149,360 tn | 9.13 tn | 1,182.1 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 98724 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 78,284 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.27 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,860.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/22/18 | 12:54 PM | 3.2 | 96.1 km | 10,000 m | 2km ENE of Luby, Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 5/21/18 | 2:04 PM | 4.1 | 90.7 km | 13,920 m | 2km SSE of Erlbach, Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/14 | 3:37 AM | 3.8 | 96.4 km | 10,000 m | 4km NE of Skalna, Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/08 | 1:27 AM | 3.3 | 99.9 km | 8,400 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/08 | 7:51 AM | 3.3 | 98.8 km | 9,400 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/08 | 1:30 AM | 4.2 | 98.8 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/08 | 7:14 PM | 3.5 | 98.4 km | 10,000 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/14/08 | 12:00 PM | 4.1 | 98.6 km | 6,800 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/13/08 | 9:01 PM | 3.4 | 99.1 km | 10,300 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
| 10/13/08 | 9:05 PM | 3.3 | 97.7 km | 4,600 m | Czech Republic | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Primary City
Lauscha is a town in the district of Sonneberg, in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated 13 km north of Sonneberg, and 24 km southwest of Saalfeld. Lauscha is known for its glassblowing, especially for Christmas tree decorations like baubles.
Lauscha Wikipedia Page
Cities
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