Düsseldorf Information
Düsseldorf is the state capital and home to approximately 655.717 people, which makes it the sixth-biggest city in Germany. The city is a base for more than 41.026 companies, a number of which have their German and European headquarters here. The economic diversity of the region is reflected in the major companies and fresh, dynamic start-ups alike that have all put down roots in the area.
With its international flair, Düsseldorf boasts an outstanding transport infrastructure. The major European hubs of Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Luxembourg, Paris and Zurich can all be reached within an hour’s flight time. Düsseldorf International Airport hosts 20 million passengers every year and sees more than 155,000 flights to 162 destinations in 49 countries, making it Germany’s fourth-biggest airport.
Düsseldorf is a city with a high quality of life, as emphasized by its placing in various city rankings:
One of the most dynamic cities, ranked 4th in terms of dynamism, German Economic Institute, City Ranking 2024
Among the 10 happiest cities in Germany, SKL Happiness Atlas, City Ranking 2024
Most popular city in Germany for expats | InterNations, Expat Insider 2024: Cities in Europe
fDi Large European City Ranking Top 10 In total, 4rd place | fDi-Magazine, Cities of the Future, 2025
fDi Large European City Ranking Top 10 Economic potential, 3rd place | fDi-Magazine, Cities of the Future, 2025
fDi Large European City Ranking Top 10 Economic friendliness, 4th place | fDi-Magazine, Cities of the Future, 2025
fDi Large European City Ranking Top fDi-strategy, 5th place worldwide / fDi-Magazine, Cities of the Future, 2025
(Source: Economic Development, City of Düsseldorf)