How many pharmacies are there in North Rhine-Westphalia?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists 3,800 pharmacies in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (October 2026). The number of pharmacies in North Rhine-Westphalia is therefore at least 3,800. North Rhine-Westphalia ranks #1 of 16 German states with 20.9 per 100,000 inhabitants (national average: 21.7).
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Frequently asked questions
How many pharmacies are there in North Rhine-Westphalia?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists 3,800 pharmacies in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (October 2026). The number of pharmacies in North Rhine-Westphalia is therefore at least 3,800. North Rhine-Westphalia ranks #1 of 16 German states with 20.9 per 100,000 inhabitants (national average: 21.7).
Where in North Rhine-Westphalia are most pharmacies?
Most are located in Cologne (210), Düsseldorf (150), Dortmund (126).
Cite this number
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists 3,800 pharmacies in North Rhine-Westphalia (source: dieanalysten B2B database, October 2026, https://www.dieanalysten.com/en/statistics/pharmacies/north-rhine-westphalia).
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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.