Chemnitz continues to grow: 248,878 inhabitants at the end of the year
Last year, the city of Chemnitz continued the positive trend of previous years and continued to gain new residents. As at 31 December 2015, the city had 248,878 inhabitants. At the end of 2014, there were still 243,605 inhabitants, 5,273 fewer. A further 3,800 residents had a second home in Chemnitz (as at 30 November 2015).
According to preliminary statistics, the city recorded 29,226 new residents and 22,884 departures last year. On balance, this represents an increase of around 6,300 and is therefore significantly higher than in previous years. The figures for births and deaths in the city will not be reliably available for several weeks.
The increase is mainly among the younger age groups between 21 and 39. Among them are also an increasing number of returnees or commuters who are choosing Chemnitz not only as a place to work, but also as a centre of life where work and family can be easily combined.