Population indicators — duration of residence

As part of the open data initiative of the City Administration of Münster, you will receive on this page the statistical data or population indicators on the topic of “living time” in machine-readable format for download for Münster, the six districts and the 45 districts. When considering the living period, the length of stay at the current address is examined. This means that the entire period of residence in the city of Münster can be higher than at the current address due to removals in the city area. The evaluation focuses on the resident population aged 18 and more, as the place of residence and the duration of residence are determined by the parents in childhood. The duration of the residence at the address gives indications of the connection and identification of the residents with their living environment, but at the same time also the choice of the place of residence depending on the individual stages of life. This is particularly evident in the life phase of education and study and the associated mobility. Thus, when interpreting the values, consideration must also be given to the existence of social infrastructure in the districts. If, for example, a large number of student dormitories are present in a quarter, a shorter living period is often due to this. The temporal development of the values for a period of up to one year can also reflect larger residential construction projects and their initial occupation. PS: Further information on this and similar topics can be found in the newsletter of the Statistics Service of the City of Münster. If you are interested in current statistical information, you can subscribe to the newsletter at this link.