How many companies in the “Optics, precision mechanics, medical technology – manufacturing” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 11,000 companies in the “Optics, precision mechanics, medical technology – manufacturing” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Optics, precision mechanics, medical technology – manufacturing” industry in Germany is therefore at least 11,000. Most are located in Baden-Württemberg (2,193), North Rhine-Westphalia (2,061), Bavaria (1,949).
Key figures
Companies by federal state
| State | Number | Share | per 100,000 inh. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baden-Württemberg | 2,193 | 20% | 19.4 |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 2,061 | 19% | 11.4 |
| Bavaria | 1,949 | 18% | 14.6 |
| Hesse | 843 | 8% | 13.2 |
| Lower Saxony | 731 | 7% | 9.0 |
| Berlin | 533 | 5% | 13.7 |
| Saxony | 530 | 5% | 13.0 |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | 438 | 4% | 10.5 |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 361 | 3% | 12.2 |
| Thuringia | 343 | 3% | 16.1 |
| Brandenburg | 301 | 3% | 11.7 |
| Hamburg | 268 | 2% | 14.0 |
| Saxony-Anhalt | 218 | 2% | 10.0 |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | 168 | 2% | 10.3 |
| Saarland | 114 | 1% | 11.5 |
| Bremen | 67 | 1% | 9.6 |
| Germany | 11,133 | 100% | 13.2 |
Cities with the most companies in the “Optics, precision mechanics, medical technology – manufacturing” industry
Digitalization
41% of companies in the “Optics, precision mechanics, medical technology – manufacturing” industry have no website of their own.
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- Mechanical engineering16,228
- Building materials – manufacturing14,326
- Food and beverage – manufacturing13,216
- Building components – manufacturing11,007
- Steel and metal construction5,329
- Prefabricated wooden houses and timber components – manufacturing5,106
- Metalworking9,414
- Metal goods – manufacturing9,348
- Food – manufacturing7,927
- Stamped and formed parts – manufacturing7,644
- Plastic goods – manufacturing7,445
- Grain mill3,885
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in the “Optics, precision mechanics, medical technology – manufacturing” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 11,000 companies in the “Optics, precision mechanics, medical technology – manufacturing” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Optics, precision mechanics, medical technology – manufacturing” industry in Germany is therefore at least 11,000. Most are located in Baden-Württemberg (2,193), North Rhine-Westphalia (2,061), Bavaria (1,949).
Which German cities have the most companies in the “Optics, precision mechanics, medical technology – manufacturing” industry?
Berlin (529), Munich (299), Hamburg (271), Cologne (154), Tuttlingen (96).
How many companies in the “Optics, precision mechanics, medical technology – manufacturing” industry in Germany have a website?
59% have their own website, 54% 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 11,000 companies in the “Optics, precision mechanics, medical technology – manufacturing” industry in Germany (source: dieanalysten B2B database, October 2026, https://www.dieanalysten.com/en/statistics/optics-precision-mechanics-medical-technology-manufacturing).
The statistics are licensed under CC BY 4.0: free to use, including commercially, with attribution “dieanalysten” and a link.
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.