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Dortmund vs Gelsenkirchen: compare category shares

In Dortmund, 25% of classified records are assigned to non-European categories. It ranks 5th of 86 cities in Germany. Gelsenkirchen has 29% and ranks 2nd. Based on IndoEuroMap data, not census data.

Content updated · By Bernat Sampera

DortmundGelsenkirchenMiddle EasternDortmund: 20.5%Gelsenkirchen: 24.4%20.5% / 24.4%Eastern EuropeanDortmund: 13.1%Gelsenkirchen: 13.7%13.1% / 13.7%South AsianDortmund: 1.9%Gelsenkirchen: 1%1.9% / 1%East AsianDortmund: 0.9%Gelsenkirchen: 1%0.9% / 1%Latin AmericanDortmund: 0.7%Gelsenkirchen: 0.8%0.7% / 0.8%AfricanDortmund: 0.8%Gelsenkirchen: 0.8%0.8% / 0.8%Southeast AsianDortmund: 0.6%Gelsenkirchen: 0.6%0.6% / 0.6%
Dortmund
25%
non-European categories, rank 5 of 86
Gelsenkirchen
29%
non-European categories, rank 2 of 86
Gap
4 pts
Gelsenkirchen leads
Dortmund neighbourhoods
11
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 25% in Dortmund, a gap of 4 points.

The largest difference is in the Middle Eastern category: 20.5% in Dortmund and 24.4% in Gelsenkirchen. The combined share in covered Germany cities for all non-European categories is 18%.

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%
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%
DortmundDortmund: 25%25%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 Dortmund have a higher non-European category share than Gelsenkirchen?
No. Gelsenkirchen has 29% of classified records assigned to non-European categories, Dortmund has 25%.
Which area has the highest non-European name share in Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen?
Innenstadt Nord in Dortmund (51%) and Gelsenkirchen-Mitte in Gelsenkirchen (31%).
How are category shares measured?
Based on IndoEuroMap data, not census data.

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