Poverty and living standards in Viersen (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
At 7.3% in 2023, the share of residents under 65 living on basic income support (Bürgergeld, formerly Hartz IV) in Viersen ranked 169th highest of 400 German districts (district median 6.5%). That is down from 7.4% in 2019.
How high is child poverty in Viersen?
At 11.0 in 2023, the number of children under 15 per 100 living in households on basic income support in Viersen ranked 174th highest of 400 German districts (district median 10.2). In 2019 the figure was 12.4.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many pensioners need basic income support in Viersen?
In 2023, Viersen recorded a share of people aged 65 and over receiving basic income support in old age of 2.8%, compared with 2.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 162nd highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 2.3%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many households get Wohngeld in Viersen?
At 18.8 in 2022, the number of households per 1,000 receiving housing benefit (Wohngeld) in Viersen ranked 109th highest of 400 German districts (district median 14.7). That is up from 13.9 in 2018.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many households are on a low income in Viersen?
In 2023, Viersen recorded a share of households with a net income below €1,500 a month of 19.0%, compared with 23.1% in the median German district, which ranks it 83rd lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 24.0%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people are in debt in Viersen?
At 8.1% in 2023, the share of adults who are over-indebted (private debtors) in Viersen ranked 155th highest of 400 German districts (district median 7.5%). That is down from 10.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many personal bankruptcies are there in Viersen?
In 2023, Viersen had 0.94 personal insolvency cases per 1,000 adults, compared with 0.81 in the median German district, which ranks it 165th highest of 400 districts. It was 0.83 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much is rent in Viersen?
At about €9 in 2024, the asking rent per square metre for advertised flats (rounded to the euro) in Viersen ranked 173rd highest of 400 German districts (district median about €9). That is up from about €7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the crime rate in Viersen?
In 2022, Viersen had 6,418 recorded crimes per 100,000 residents, compared with 5,341 in the median German district, which ranks it 124th highest of 400 districts. It was 5,662 in 2018.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many single parents receive Bürgergeld in Viersen?
In 2023, Viersen recorded a share of single parents among working-age people on basic income support of 14.5%, compared with 14.9% in the median German district, which ranks it 162nd lowest of 400 districts. It was also 14.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Viersen compares with other districts in Germany
Residents under 65 on basic income support (%) (2023)
Viersen ranks 169 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der erwerbsfähigen und nicht erwerbsfähigen Leistungsberechtigten nach SGB II an den unter 65-jährigen Einwohnern in %
| Rank | Area | Residents under 65 on basic income support (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 166 | Cuxhaven | 7.5% |
| 167 | Freiburg im Breisgau, Stadtkreis | 7.4% |
| 168 | Rhein-Sieg-Kreis | 7.4% |
| 169 | Viersen | 7.3% |
| 170 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.3% |
| 171 | Heinsberg | 7.2% |
| 172 | Augsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.2% |
Children under 15 on basic income support per 100 (2023)
Viersen ranks 174 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Nicht erwerbsfähige SGBII-Leistungsberechtigte unter 15 Jahren je 100 Einwohner unter 15 Jahren
| Rank | Area | Children under 15 on basic income support per 100 |
|---|---|---|
| 171 | Kusel | 11.3 |
| 172 | Heinsberg | 11.2 |
| 173 | Landshut, Kreisfreie Stadt | 11.2 |
| 174 | Viersen | 11.0 |
| 175 | Plön | 11.0 |
| 176 | Darmstadt-Dieburg | 10.9 |
| 177 | Straubing, Kreisfreie Stadt | 10.9 |
Over-65s on basic income support in old age (%) (2023)
Viersen ranks 162 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Bevölkerung mit Grundsicherung im Alter an den Einwohnern 65 Jahre und älter in %
| Rank | Area | Over-65s on basic income support in old age (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 159 | Northeim | 2.8% |
| 160 | Leer | 2.8% |
| 161 | Wesel | 2.8% |
| 162 | Viersen | 2.8% |
| 163 | Wolfenbüttel | 2.7% |
| 164 | Soest | 2.7% |
| 165 | Segeberg | 2.7% |
Asking rent for advertised flats (€ per m², rounded) (2024)
Viersen ranks 187 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Wiedervermietungsmieten inserierter Wohnungen (Angebotsmieten)
| Rank | Area | Asking rent for advertised flats (€ per m², rounded) |
|---|---|---|
| 184 | Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt | about €9 |
| 185 | Krefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | about €9 |
| 186 | Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | about €9 |
| 187 | Viersen | about €9 |
| 188 | Euskirchen | about €9 |
| 189 | Coesfeld | about €9 |
| 190 | Steinfurt | about €9 |
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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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