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Rural Germany Tops in Households with Children: Eichstätt Leads at 40.9%

Discover which rural regions in Germany have the highest share of households with children. The results might surprise you.

In this image we can see the photography of three women's and two kids.
In this image we can see the photography of three women's and two kids.

Rural Germany Tops in Households with Children: Eichstätt Leads at 40.9%

GfK's Map of the Month for February reveals the regional distribution of multiple-person households with children in Germany in 2020. The rural district of Eichstätt tops the list with an impressive 40.9 percent share.

While the region with the highest proportion of households with children in 2020 is not explicitly stated, it's worth noting that Nordrhein-Westfalen, being the most populous federal state, often correlates with a high number of such households.

Following Eichstätt, the rural districts of Cloppenburg and Straubing-Bogen also stand out with shares of 39.5 percent and 38.6 percent respectively. This data provides a snapshot of family demographics across Germany's diverse regions.

GfK's findings highlight the rural districts of Eichstätt, Cloppenburg, and Straubing-Bogen as areas with significant proportions of households containing children. These insights can inform policy decisions and service provisions tailored to these regions' family needs.

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