About the Germany States / Bundesland Boundary Dataset Download Germany States / Bundesland GIS map boundaries (Shapefile & GPKG). Includes 2025 population data. This detailed geographic dataset provides accurate administrative boundaries designed for spatial analysis, territory mapping, and geodemographic routing. Key Features & Sources Coverage: Germany (States / Bundesland) Data Formats Included: ESRI Shapefile (.shp) and GeoPackage (.gpkg) Geometry Source: High-precision polygon boundaries derived from OpenStreetMap (OSM). Ready to Use: Compatible with QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo, and other major GIS platforms. Demographic Integration: Includes 2025 population statistics sourced natively from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). Related datasets and resources Administrative boundaries and full polygon dataset for Germany: High-precision, ready-to-download boundary polygons covering all administrative levels — ideal for geospatial mapping, territorial analysis, and data enrichment. Demographics dataset for Germany: Base demographics data (total population, age, and gender) - free sample available. Get in touch at [email protected] for additional attributes or more granular data. Income indicators dataset for Germany: Income Indicators at a fine-grained small area level Explore a rich library of Germany-specific datasets on our dedicated country page: detailed demographics, high-resolution wealth and income indicators, multi-level administrative boundaries, and a broad spectrum of Points of Interest including major brands and retail locations — all designed to power market analysis, spatial planning, and location intelligence. Data Structure & Sample Records Below is a preview of the dataset's attribute fields to give you an overview of the data structure. Please note that the full dataset contains complete geographic features (geometry) and might have additional columns depending on the locale. id name name:en name:eu admin_level boundary official_name:en parent_id population area_km2 pop_dens geometry 56645 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Mecklenburg-Vorpommern None 4 administrative None 125563 1617744 23066.848699 70 polygon data 902175 Hamburg Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg None 4 land_area None 125563 1861508 742.023363 2509 polygon data 103059 Schleswig-Holstein Schleswig-Holstein None 4 administrative None 125563 2933098 15613.794647 188 polygon data 124745 Saarland Saarland None 4 administrative None 125563 986363 2570.402658 384 polygon data 124683 Rheinland-Pfalz Rhineland-Palatinate None 4 administrative None 125563 4123254 19847.371401 208 polygon data Frequently Asked Questions What file formats are included in my download? Your download includes the administrative boundaries in both ESRI Shapefile (.shp) and GeoPackage (.gpkg) formats. If you need the data in alternative formats (such as GeoJSON, Excel, or PostgreSQL import files), please contact us at [email protected]. What coordinate reference system (projection) is used? All boundary files are delivered in the standard WGS 84 (EPSG:4326) geographic coordinate system. What software can I use to open these files? The datasets are provided in standard geospatial formats and are fully compatible with all major GIS platforms, including QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo, as well as business intelligence tools like Tableau, Power BI, and spatial databases like PostGIS. Where is the boundary geometry sourced from? Our high-precision polygon boundaries are derived from reliable OpenStreetMap (OSM) data, ensuring they are accurate, up-to-date, and suitable for geospatial mapping and territorial analysis. Does this dataset include demographic data? Yes, this specific dataset integrates base demographics data (such as total population) natively sourced from official national statistical institutes. You can view the specific population vintage and source in the "Key Features" section above. For more granular demographic data (age, gender, households), please check out our detailed Geodemographics Datasets linked in the related resources. Can I upgrade to the full country hierarchy later? Absolutely! If you realize you need seamless drill-downs to other administrative levels, you can explore our All-in-One Administrative Boundaries package for Germany, which contains the complete hierarchy. Need the data in another format? We can deliver this dataset in alternative formats upon request (GeoJSON, Shapefile, Excel, PostgreSQL import files, etc.). Contact us at [email protected].
