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Berlin vs Dortmund: compare category shares

In Berlin, 21% of classified records are assigned to non-European categories. It ranks 11th of 86 cities in Germany. Dortmund has 25% and ranks 5th. Based on IndoEuroMap data, not census data.

Content updated · By Bernat Sampera

BerlinDortmundMiddle EasternBerlin: 11.5%Dortmund: 20.5%11.5% / 20.5%Eastern EuropeanBerlin: 12.6%Dortmund: 13.1%12.6% / 13.1%South AsianBerlin: 4.3%Dortmund: 1.9%4.3% / 1.9%East AsianBerlin: 1.8%Dortmund: 0.9%1.8% / 0.9%Southeast AsianBerlin: 1.5%Dortmund: 0.6%1.5% / 0.6%Latin AmericanBerlin: 1%Dortmund: 0.7%1% / 0.7%AfricanBerlin: 0.9%Dortmund: 0.8%0.9% / 0.8%
Berlin
21%
non-European categories, rank 11 of 86
Dortmund
25%
non-European categories, rank 5 of 86
Gap
4 pts
Dortmund leads
Berlin neighbourhoods
12
with at least five visible groups
Dortmund neighbourhoods
11
with at least five visible groups
Germany covered share
18%
all covered cities

The verdict

Dortmund has the higher non-European category share. 25% of its classified records are assigned to non-European categories, against 21% in Berlin, a gap of 4 points.

The largest difference is in the Middle Eastern category: 11.5% in Berlin and 20.5% in Dortmund. The combined share in covered Germany cities for all non-European categories is 18%.

Top 5 neighbourhoods of Berlin.
Highest shares in BerlinNon-European categories
1. Neukölln 28%
2. Tempelhof-Schöneberg 27%
3. Mitte 23%
4. Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg 22%
5. Pankow 21%
Top 5 neighbourhoods of Dortmund.
Highest shares in DortmundNon-European categories
1. Innenstadt Nord 51%
2. Eving 25%
3. Innenstadt West 24%
4. Innenstadt Ost 19%
5. Huckarde 16%
BerlinBerlin: 21%21%DortmundDortmund: 25%25%Germany covered shareGermany covered share: 18%18%
Share of classified records assigned to non-European categories, city level.

Frequently asked questions

Does Berlin have a higher non-European category share than Dortmund?
No. Dortmund has 25% of classified records assigned to non-European categories, Berlin has 21%.
Which area has the highest non-European name share in Berlin and Dortmund?
Neukölln in Berlin (28%) and Innenstadt Nord in Dortmund (51%).
How are category shares measured?
Based on IndoEuroMap data, not census data.

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