How many companies in the “Bundeswehr
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 450 companies in the “Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces)” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces)” industry in Germany is therefore at least 450. Most are located in Bavaria (172), North Rhine-Westphalia (71), Lower Saxony (52).
Key figures
Companies by federal state
| State | Number | Share | per 100,000 inh. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bavaria | 172 | 35% | 1.3 |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 71 | 14% | 0.4 |
| Lower Saxony | 52 | 11% | 0.6 |
| Baden-Württemberg | 38 | 8% | 0.3 |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | 26 | 5% | 0.6 |
| Berlin | 25 | 5% | 0.6 |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 18 | 4% | 0.6 |
| Saxony | 15 | 3% | 0.4 |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | 14 | 3% | 0.9 |
| Brandenburg | 14 | 3% | 0.5 |
| Hesse | 14 | 3% | 0.2 |
| Hamburg | 12 | 2% | 0.6 |
| Thuringia | 10 | 2% | 0.5 |
| Saxony-Anhalt | 3 | 1% | 0.1 |
| Saarland | 1 | 0% | 0.1 |
| Germany | 494 | 100% | 0.6 |
Cities with the most companies in the “Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces)” industry
Digitalization
46% of companies in the “Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces)” industry have no website of their own.
Related industries
- Fire department12,195
- Volunteer fire department7,465
- Registry office (Standesamt)4,542
- Court2,669
- Police2,402
- Tourist information1,081
- Forestry office1,684
- Cemetery administration1,200
- Employment agency and job center988
- Water police916
- Embassy and consulate672
- Forest supervision645
- Tax office (Finanzamt)605
- Real estate office and economic development agency585
- Building authority577
- District administration office (Landratsamt)572
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in the “Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces)” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 450 companies in the “Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces)” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces)” industry in Germany is therefore at least 450. Most are located in Bavaria (172), North Rhine-Westphalia (71), Lower Saxony (52).
Which German cities have the most companies in the “Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces)” industry?
Berlin (23), Hamburg (11), Bonn (5), Munich (5), Dresden (4).
How many companies in the “Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces)” industry in Germany have a website?
54% have their own website, 30% an email address.
How current is this number?
It is recalculated daily from the current database. Last update: October 18, 2026. Businesses in liquidation or with a recognizable closure are not counted.
Cite this number
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 450 companies in the “Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces)” industry in Germany (source: dieanalysten B2B database, October 2026, https://www.dieanalysten.com/en/statistics/bundeswehr-german-armed-forces).
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Method: businesses in the database of dieanalysten GmbH minus a 5% safety margin; businesses in liquidation or with a recognizable closure are excluded. See methodology. As of October 18, 2026.