Health in Lichtenfels (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
In 2024, Lichtenfels had 12.9 doctors per 10,000 residents, compared with 13.1 in the median German district, which ranks it 182nd lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 12.2.
Is there a shortage of GPs in Lichtenfels?
The number of family doctors (GPs) per 10,000 residents in Lichtenfels was 6.7 in 2024, 98th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 6.1. In 2019 the figure was 6.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Lichtenfels?
At 11.9 in 2022, the number of hospital beds per 1,000 residents in Lichtenfels ranked 36th highest of 400 German districts (district median 5.2). It was 10.3 in 2018.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people need long-term care in Lichtenfels?
At 7.1 in 2023, the number of people needing long-term care per 100 residents in Lichtenfels ranked 186th highest of 400 German districts (district median 6.9). It was 5.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people live in care homes in Lichtenfels?
In 2023, Lichtenfels recorded a share of people needing care who live in a nursing home of 16.8%, compared with 14.1% in the median German district, which ranks it 89th highest of 400 districts. It was 24.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many care home places are there in Lichtenfels?
At 139.6 in 2023, the number of nursing-home places per 10,000 residents in Lichtenfels ranked 70th highest of 400 German districts (district median 109.1). In 2019 the figure was 156.5.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many staff work in care homes in Lichtenfels?
At 108.2 in 2023, the number of nursing-home staff per 100 full-time residents in Lichtenfels ranked 123rd highest of 400 German districts (district median 102.1). It was 95.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow far is the nearest pharmacy in Lichtenfels?
In 2023, Lichtenfels recorded an average distance from home to the nearest pharmacy of 1,898 metres, compared with 1,542 metres in the median German district, which ranks it 146th longest of 400 districts.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Lichtenfels compares with other districts in Germany
Doctors per 10,000 residents (2024)
Lichtenfels ranks 221 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Ärzte je 10.000 Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Doctors per 10,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 218 | Nordfriesland | 12.9 |
| 219 | Ahrweiler | 12.9 |
| 220 | Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald | 12.9 |
| 221 | Lichtenfels | 12.9 |
| 222 | Lüchow-Dannenberg | 12.9 |
| 223 | Ortenaukreis | 12.9 |
| 224 | Unna | 12.9 |
Family doctors (GPs) per 10,000 residents (2024)
Lichtenfels ranks 98 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Hausärzte je 10.000 Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Family doctors (GPs) per 10,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 95 | Schwandorf | 6.7 |
| 96 | München, Landkreis | 6.7 |
| 97 | Roth | 6.7 |
| 98 | Lichtenfels | 6.7 |
| 99 | Lüchow-Dannenberg | 6.7 |
| 100 | Plön | 6.7 |
| 101 | Hamburg | 6.7 |
People needing long-term care per 100 residents (2023)
Lichtenfels ranks 188 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Pflegebedürftige je 100 Einwohner
| Rank | Area | People needing long-term care per 100 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 185 | Rostock, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.1 |
| 186 | Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.1 |
| 187 | Main-Tauber-Kreis | 7.1 |
| 188 | Lichtenfels | 7.1 |
| 189 | Osterholz | 7.1 |
| 190 | Rotenburg (Wümme) | 7.1 |
| 191 | Bad Kissingen | 7.1 |
Nursing-home places per 10,000 residents (2023)
Lichtenfels ranks 70 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Verfügbare Plätze in Pflegeheimen je 10.000 Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Nursing-home places per 10,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Schleswig-Flensburg | 140.8 |
| 68 | Stormarn | 140.2 |
| 69 | Würzburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 140.0 |
| 70 | Lichtenfels | 139.6 |
| 71 | Straubing, Kreisfreie Stadt | 139.5 |
| 72 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | 138.8 |
| 73 | Mecklenburgische Seenplatte | 138.7 |
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Sources
- Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung: INKAR – Indikatoren und Karten zur Raum- und Stadtentwicklung: 43 district (Kreise) indicators, 2012-2024 (table service extract), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c743f54caf6…)
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