Economic Statistics

In 2005, the administrative district of Greiz had 177.241 inhabitants (as of 30 June, 2005). The population density was 139 inhabitants per square kilometer, which is close to the Thuringian average of 145 inhabitants per square kilometer.

The administrative district of Greiz comprises 9 cities and 53 communities. Greiz is the largest city with 24,007 inhabitants and is also county seat. The next cities in line in terms of number of inhabitants are Zeulenroda-Triebes (17,702 inhabitants), Weida (8,393 inhabitants) and Ronneburg (5,588 inhabitants).