Health in Waldeck-Frankenberg (Hesse, Germany): official figures
At 12.6 in 2024, the number of doctors per 10,000 residents in Waldeck-Frankenberg ranked 156th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 13.1). In 2019 the figure was 13.1.
Is there a shortage of GPs in Waldeck-Frankenberg?
In 2024, Waldeck-Frankenberg had 5.3 family doctors (GPs) per 10,000 residents, compared with 6.1 in the median German district, which ranks it 74th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 6.1.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Waldeck-Frankenberg?
At 11.3 in 2022, the number of hospital beds per 1,000 residents in Waldeck-Frankenberg ranked 43rd highest of 400 German districts (district median 5.2). In 2018 the figure was 11.0.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people need long-term care in Waldeck-Frankenberg?
In 2023, Waldeck-Frankenberg had 9.1 people needing long-term care per 100 residents, compared with 6.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 57th highest of 400 districts. That is up from 6.7 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 Waldeck-Frankenberg?
In 2023, Waldeck-Frankenberg recorded a share of people needing care who live in a nursing home of 14.9%, compared with 14.1% in the median German district, which ranks it 163rd highest of 400 districts. It was 21.6% 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 Waldeck-Frankenberg?
At 149.0 in 2023, the number of nursing-home places per 10,000 residents in Waldeck-Frankenberg ranked 51st highest of 400 German districts (district median 109.1). It was 156.9 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many staff work in care homes in Waldeck-Frankenberg?
At 105.6 in 2023, the number of nursing-home staff per 100 full-time residents in Waldeck-Frankenberg ranked 150th highest of 400 German districts (district median 102.1). In 2019 the figure was 105.1.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow far is the nearest pharmacy in Waldeck-Frankenberg?
At 2,396 metres in 2023, the average distance from home to the nearest pharmacy in Waldeck-Frankenberg ranked 61st longest of 400 German districts (district median 1,542 metres).
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Waldeck-Frankenberg compares with other districts in Germany
Doctors per 10,000 residents (2024)
Waldeck-Frankenberg ranks 245 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Ärzte je 10.000 Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Doctors per 10,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 242 | Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis | 12.6 |
| 243 | Limburg-Weilburg | 12.6 |
| 244 | Soest | 12.6 |
| 245 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 12.6 |
| 246 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | 12.6 |
| 247 | Cochem-Zell | 12.5 |
| 248 | Weimarer Land | 12.5 |
Family doctors (GPs) per 10,000 residents (2024)
Waldeck-Frankenberg ranks 329 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Hausärzte je 10.000 Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Family doctors (GPs) per 10,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 326 | Freising | 5.4 |
| 327 | Uelzen | 5.3 |
| 328 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | 5.3 |
| 329 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 5.3 |
| 330 | Donnersbergkreis | 5.3 |
| 331 | Kleve | 5.3 |
| 332 | Dingolfing-Landau | 5.3 |
People needing long-term care per 100 residents (2023)
Waldeck-Frankenberg ranks 57 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Pflegebedürftige je 100 Einwohner
| Rank | Area | People needing long-term care per 100 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Jerichower Land | 9.2 |
| 55 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 9.2 |
| 56 | Leer | 9.1 |
| 57 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 9.1 |
| 58 | Märkisch-Oderland | 9.1 |
| 59 | Vogelsbergkreis | 9.1 |
| 60 | Elbe-Elster | 9.1 |
Nursing-home places per 10,000 residents (2023)
Waldeck-Frankenberg ranks 51 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Verfügbare Plätze in Pflegeheimen je 10.000 Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Nursing-home places per 10,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Kyffhäuserkreis | 151.1 |
| 49 | Tirschenreuth | 149.4 |
| 50 | Altenburger Land | 149.1 |
| 51 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 149.0 |
| 52 | Görlitz | 148.7 |
| 53 | Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt | 148.5 |
| 54 | Cuxhaven | 147.7 |
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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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