Health in Saarlouis (Saarland, Germany): official figures
In 2024, Saarlouis had 14.4 doctors per 10,000 residents, compared with 13.1 in the median German district, which ranks it 135th highest of 400 districts. That is down from 15.1 in 2019.
Is there a shortage of GPs in Saarlouis?
The number of family doctors (GPs) per 10,000 residents in Saarlouis was 5.7 in 2024, 121st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 6.1. In 2019 the figure was 6.7.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Saarlouis?
The number of hospital beds per 1,000 residents in Saarlouis was 4.9 in 2022, 183rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.2. In 2018 the figure was 5.1.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people need long-term care in Saarlouis?
At 8.0 in 2023, the number of people needing long-term care per 100 residents in Saarlouis ranked 118th highest of 400 German districts (district median 6.9). That is up from 5.9 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 Saarlouis?
The share of people needing care who live in a nursing home in Saarlouis was 11.0% in 2023, 54th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 14.1%. It was 16.0% 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 Saarlouis?
In 2023, Saarlouis had 98.9 nursing-home places per 10,000 residents, compared with 109.1 in the median German district, which ranks it 143rd lowest of 400 districts. That is down from 102.3 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 Saarlouis?
In 2023, Saarlouis had 91.3 nursing-home staff per 100 full-time residents, compared with 102.1 in the median German district, which ranks it 70th lowest of 400 districts. That is down from 94.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow far is the nearest pharmacy in Saarlouis?
At 995 metres in 2023, the average distance from home to the nearest pharmacy in Saarlouis ranked 127th shortest 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 Saarlouis compares with other districts in Germany
Doctors per 10,000 residents (2024)
Saarlouis ranks 135 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Ärzte je 10.000 Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Doctors per 10,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 132 | Wartburgkreis | 14.5 |
| 133 | Herne, Kreisfreie Stadt | 14.5 |
| 134 | Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 14.4 |
| 135 | Saarlouis | 14.4 |
| 136 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 14.4 |
| 137 | Kulmbach | 14.4 |
| 138 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | 14.4 |
Family doctors (GPs) per 10,000 residents (2024)
Saarlouis ranks 283 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Hausärzte je 10.000 Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Family doctors (GPs) per 10,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 280 | Delmenhorst, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.7 |
| 281 | Waldshut | 5.7 |
| 282 | Weiden i. d. Opf, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.7 |
| 283 | Saarlouis | 5.7 |
| 284 | Euskirchen | 5.6 |
| 285 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | 5.6 |
| 286 | Main-Kinzig-Kreis | 5.6 |
People needing long-term care per 100 residents (2023)
Saarlouis ranks 118 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Pflegebedürftige je 100 Einwohner
| Rank | Area | People needing long-term care per 100 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 115 | Emden, Kreisfreie Stadt | 8.1 |
| 116 | Bottrop, Kreisfreie Stadt | 8.0 |
| 117 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | 8.0 |
| 118 | Saarlouis | 8.0 |
| 119 | Hagen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 8.0 |
| 120 | Märkischer Kreis | 8.0 |
| 121 | Kusel | 8.0 |
Nursing-home places per 10,000 residents (2023)
Saarlouis ranks 258 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Verfügbare Plätze in Pflegeheimen je 10.000 Einwohner
| Rank | Area | Nursing-home places per 10,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 255 | Regensburg, Landkreis | 99.2 |
| 256 | Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt | 99.2 |
| 257 | Delmenhorst, Kreisfreie Stadt | 99.0 |
| 258 | Saarlouis | 98.9 |
| 259 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | 98.8 |
| 260 | Oberhausen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 98.6 |
| 261 | Konstanz | 98.6 |
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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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