How many companies in the “Welfare association” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 5,800 companies in the “Welfare association” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Welfare association” industry in Germany is therefore at least 5,800. Most are located in North Rhine-Westphalia (1,398), Bavaria (797), Lower Saxony (629).
Key figures
Companies by federal state
| State | Number | Share | per 100,000 inh. |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 1,398 | 24% | 7.7 |
| Bavaria | 797 | 14% | 6.0 |
| Lower Saxony | 629 | 11% | 7.7 |
| Baden-Württemberg | 593 | 10% | 5.3 |
| Hesse | 380 | 7% | 5.9 |
| Saxony | 296 | 5% | 7.2 |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | 276 | 5% | 6.6 |
| Berlin | 253 | 4% | 6.5 |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 243 | 4% | 8.2 |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | 180 | 3% | 11.0 |
| Saxony-Anhalt | 180 | 3% | 8.2 |
| Brandenburg | 170 | 3% | 6.6 |
| Thuringia | 155 | 3% | 7.3 |
| Saarland | 95 | 2% | 9.6 |
| Hamburg | 95 | 2% | 5.0 |
| Bremen | 63 | 1% | 9.0 |
| Germany | 5,811 | 100% | 6.9 |
Cities with the most companies in the “Welfare association” industry
Digitalization
48% of companies in the “Welfare association” industry have no website of their own.
Related industries
- Home care services16,081
- Daycare center26,632
- Boarding school11,532
- Kindergarten20,160
- Senior care home10,741
- Workers' welfare association (Arbeiterwohlfahrt)4,554
- Sheltered workshop for people with disabilities8,778
- Parish and church congregation8,397
- Nursing home8,135
- Senior living complex7,872
- Non-profit association7,650
- Choir4,057
- Social counseling7,372
- Foundation7,021
- Parish6,877
- Historical society6,774
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in the “Welfare association” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 5,800 companies in the “Welfare association” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Welfare association” industry in Germany is therefore at least 5,800. Most are located in North Rhine-Westphalia (1,398), Bavaria (797), Lower Saxony (629).
Which German cities have the most companies in the “Welfare association” industry?
Berlin (251), Bonn (220), Hamburg (94), Munich (82), Hanover (65).
How many companies in the “Welfare association” industry in Germany have a website?
52% have their own website, 48% 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 5,800 companies in the “Welfare association” industry in Germany (source: dieanalysten B2B database, October 2026, https://www.dieanalysten.com/en/statistics/welfare-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 18, 2026.