How many naturopaths
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 22,000 naturopaths (Heilpraktiker) in Germany (October 2026). The total number of naturopaths (Heilpraktiker) in Germany is therefore at least 22,000. Most are located in Bavaria (5,301), North Rhine-Westphalia (4,008), Baden-Württemberg (3,777).
Key figures
Naturopaths (Heilpraktiker) by federal state
| State | Number | Share | per 100,000 inh. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bavaria | 5,301 | 24% | 39.6 |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 4,008 | 18% | 22.1 |
| Baden-Württemberg | 3,777 | 17% | 33.5 |
| Lower Saxony | 2,045 | 9% | 25.1 |
| Hesse | 1,992 | 9% | 31.2 |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | 1,103 | 5% | 26.5 |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 914 | 4% | 30.9 |
| Berlin | 684 | 3% | 17.6 |
| Saxony | 552 | 2% | 13.5 |
| Hamburg | 510 | 2% | 26.7 |
| Saarland | 380 | 2% | 38.4 |
| Brandenburg | 351 | 2% | 13.7 |
| Thuringia | 275 | 1% | 12.9 |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | 212 | 1% | 13.0 |
| Saxony-Anhalt | 183 | 1% | 8.4 |
| Bremen | 136 | 1% | 19.4 |
| Germany | 22,439 | 100% | 26.5 |
Cities with the most naturopaths (Heilpraktiker)
Digitalization
47% of naturopaths (Heilpraktiker) have no website of their own. By state →
Frequently asked questions
How many naturopaths (Heilpraktiker) are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 22,000 naturopaths (Heilpraktiker) in Germany (October 2026). The total number of naturopaths (Heilpraktiker) in Germany is therefore at least 22,000. Most are located in Bavaria (5,301), North Rhine-Westphalia (4,008), Baden-Württemberg (3,777).
Which German cities have the most naturopaths (Heilpraktiker)?
Berlin (642), Munich (608), Hamburg (489), Cologne (238), Stuttgart (173).
How many naturopaths (Heilpraktiker) in Germany have a website?
53% have their own website, 45% 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 22,000 naturopaths (Heilpraktiker) in Germany (source: dieanalysten B2B database, October 2026, https://www.dieanalysten.com/en/statistics/naturopaths-heilpraktiker).
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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.