How many companies in the “Non-profit association” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 7,600 companies in the “Non-profit association” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Non-profit association” industry in Germany is therefore at least 7,600. Most are located in North Rhine-Westphalia (1,538), Bavaria (1,381), Baden-Württemberg (1,012).
Key figures
Companies by federal state
| State | Number | Share | per 100,000 inh. |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 1,538 | 20% | 8.5 |
| Bavaria | 1,381 | 18% | 10.3 |
| Baden-Württemberg | 1,012 | 13% | 9.0 |
| Hesse | 675 | 9% | 10.6 |
| Lower Saxony | 662 | 9% | 8.1 |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | 419 | 5% | 10.1 |
| Berlin | 371 | 5% | 9.6 |
| Saxony | 290 | 4% | 7.1 |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 210 | 3% | 7.1 |
| Hamburg | 196 | 3% | 10.3 |
| Thuringia | 196 | 3% | 9.2 |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | 188 | 2% | 11.5 |
| Brandenburg | 173 | 2% | 6.7 |
| Saxony-Anhalt | 148 | 2% | 6.8 |
| Saarland | 93 | 1% | 9.4 |
| Bremen | 59 | 1% | 8.4 |
| Germany | 7,621 | 100% | 9.0 |
Cities with the most companies in the “Non-profit association” industry
Digitalization
39% of companies in the “Non-profit association” industry have no website of their own.
Related industries
- Welfare association5,803
- Workers' welfare association (Arbeiterwohlfahrt)4,552
- Parish and church congregation8,391
- Choir3,921
- Parish6,825
- Foundation6,725
- Ball sports club6,380
- Historical society6,271
- Parish office6,182
- Community center and parish hall5,690
- Recreational sports club5,584
- Cooperative5,071
- Party branch and district association4,847
- Red Cross2,220
- Protestant parish office4,157
- Diakonie1,955
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in the “Non-profit association” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 7,600 companies in the “Non-profit association” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Non-profit association” industry in Germany is therefore at least 7,600. Most are located in North Rhine-Westphalia (1,538), Bavaria (1,381), Baden-Württemberg (1,012).
Which German cities have the most companies in the “Non-profit association” industry?
Berlin (365), Munich (248), Hamburg (198), Cologne (114), Stuttgart (100).
How many companies in the “Non-profit association” industry in Germany have a website?
61% have their own website, 52% an email address.
How current is this number?
It is recalculated daily from the current database. Last update: October 17, 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 7,600 companies in the “Non-profit association” industry in Germany (source: dieanalysten B2B database, October 2026, https://www.dieanalysten.com/en/statistics/non-profit-association).
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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 17, 2026.