Munich is growing rapidly: over 1.8 million residents expected by 2045!

Munich is growing rapidly: over 1.8 million residents expected by 2045!

Munich is on an impressive growth journey! The city government's current demographic report predicts that the population will rise to around 1.83 million by 2045, an increase of 14% compared to the end of 2024. Around 1.6 million people currently live in the Bavarian capital. Young adults who come to Munich because of professional or training moves are particularly in demand. A slight surplus of births is also keeping the numbers high - even if the number of births has fluctuated in recent years.

The birth numbers show a remarkable trend: in 2021 there were over 18,000 births, while in 2023 the number fell below 16,000 for the first time. A look back shows that the city has been in a positive growth phase for around 25 years, which is due to a variety of factors. The corona pandemic temporarily slowed growth, but the city's attractiveness remained intact. Migration, especially by refugees from Ukraine, contributed to the population becoming more diverse not only statistically but also culturally, which stadt.muenchen.de impressively describes.

Young neighborhoods on the rise

A closer look at the age structure reveals exciting differences between the districts. The average age in Munich falls slightly from 41.3 to 40.6 years. A major rejuvenation can be observed particularly in Bogenhausen, where the average age is falling by 2.4 years. In 2045, the Freiham district will be the “youngest” district in Munich, with an average age of just 36.9 years. The expansion and development of Freiham is expected to result in a population increase of around 85% by 2045.

On the other hand, districts such as Schwanthalerhöhe and Maxvorstadt are aging, where the average age is increasing by 1.5 and 1.3 years, respectively. In general, Trudering-Riem is one of the fastest growing areas, with growth of more than 40% predicted. By 2045, over 32,000 new residents can look forward to this district.

City planning in full swing

The city is taking future challenges seriously and is planning concrete measures to create schools, daycare centers and a modern transport infrastructure. This planning is based on the forecast data recorded in the demographic report. muenchen.t-online.de emphasizes that the forecasts do not represent an exact prediction, but serve as an important basis for urban development.

Looking ahead to the coming years, it is clear that Munich will continue to assert itself as an attractive place to live. The strong growth combined with the mix of old and new as well as a lively international culture are the building blocks that will keep the state capital on its wave of success. The mix of tradition and a dynamic environment makes Munich a sought-after destination, not just for young people, but for everyone looking for quality of life.