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Berlin vs Gelsenkirchen: compare category shares

In Berlin, 21% of classified records are assigned to non-European categories. It ranks 11th of 86 cities in Germany. Gelsenkirchen has 29% and ranks 2nd. Based on IndoEuroMap data, not census data.

Content updated · By Bernat Sampera

BerlinGelsenkirchenMiddle EasternBerlin: 11.5%Gelsenkirchen: 24.4%11.5% / 24.4%Eastern EuropeanBerlin: 12.6%Gelsenkirchen: 13.7%12.6% / 13.7%South AsianBerlin: 4.3%Gelsenkirchen: 1%4.3% / 1%East AsianBerlin: 1.8%Gelsenkirchen: 1%1.8% / 1%Southeast AsianBerlin: 1.5%Gelsenkirchen: 0.6%1.5% / 0.6%Latin AmericanBerlin: 1%Gelsenkirchen: 0.8%1% / 0.8%AfricanBerlin: 0.9%Gelsenkirchen: 0.8%0.9% / 0.8%
Berlin
21%
non-European categories, rank 11 of 86
Gelsenkirchen
29%
non-European categories, rank 2 of 86
Gap
8 pts
Gelsenkirchen leads
Berlin neighbourhoods
12
with at least five visible groups
Gelsenkirchen neighbourhoods
5
with at least five visible groups
Germany covered share
18%
all covered cities

The verdict

Gelsenkirchen has the higher non-European category share. 29% of its classified records are assigned to non-European categories, against 21% in Berlin, a gap of 8 points.

The largest difference is in the Middle Eastern category: 11.5% in Berlin and 24.4% in Gelsenkirchen. 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 Gelsenkirchen.
Highest shares in GelsenkirchenNon-European categories
1. Gelsenkirchen-Mitte 31%
2. Gelsenkirchen-Süd 29%
3. Gelsenkirchen-Nord 28%
4. Gelsenkirchen-Ost 23%
5. Gelsenkirchen-West 23%
BerlinBerlin: 21%21%GelsenkirchenGelsenkirchen: 29%29%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 Gelsenkirchen?
No. Gelsenkirchen has 29% of classified records assigned to non-European categories, Berlin has 21%.
Which area has the highest non-European name share in Berlin and Gelsenkirchen?
Neukölln in Berlin (28%) and Gelsenkirchen-Mitte in Gelsenkirchen (31%).
How are category shares measured?
Based on IndoEuroMap data, not census data.

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