Increase in Births and Citizenships: Langens Registry conducts 2024 inventory review
Increase in Deaths and Naturalizations, Decrease in Marriages in Langen, Germany, in 2024
In the small German town of Langen, 2024 saw a slight increase in deaths compared to the previous year, with 948 fatalities reported, compared to 920 in 2023. The majority of the deceased, 294, were residents of the city. One boy was even given four first names in this year.
However, the exact number of deaths in 2024 compared to the pre-Corona years (2019 and before) remains slightly higher, fluctuating between 500 and 700. The increase in deaths in 2024 may be attributed to various factors, but specific data is not available to confirm this.
On a positive note, the number of children residing in Langen after birth increased from 197 in 2023 to 248 in 2024. The registry office manager, Ute Hielscher, attributes the increase in naturalizations to the amendment of the law last year, resulting in a total of 415 applications for naturalization in 2024, and 272 certificates issued.
In terms of births, 580 children received a single first name in 2024, with Ayaz being the most common name for boys, with seven entries. Paul, Alexander, Ali, Ben, Elias, and Louis followed closely, each with six entries (except for Alexander, which had five). For girls, Emilia and Sara were the most popular names, each with eight registrations, while Mila, Elisa, and Sofia trailed closely behind with seven, six, and five registrations, respectively.
Interestingly, the number of marriages in Langen decreased in 2024, with 129 marriages recorded, 25 fewer than in the previous year. The majority of the registered births at the Langen registry office in 2024 were from the Asklepios Clinic, which played a significant role in the treatment of many people from the region.
It is worth noting that the increase in births in 2024 compared to 2023 but remaining below 2021 and 2022 values may reflect a temporary recovery from a dip in births experienced in 2023. The exact causes of this fluctuation are not clear, but they could be due to societal and economic conditions, the impact of earlier demographic trends, local policies or healthcare access, migration and population changes, or a combination of these factors.
Without specific local data or studies on birth trends in Langen for those years, the partial rebound in 2024 likely indicates recovery from a recent birth decline but has not yet reached previous higher levels. For more accurate information, consulting local statistical offices or demographic research focused on Langen would be necessary.
The possibility of multiple citizenship and shortened residence times, according to Hielscher, has shown immediate effect in the increase in naturalizations. However, the impact of these changes on other aspects of the town's demographics, such as birth and marriage rates, remains to be seen.
Other factors contributing to the town's demographics could be the focus on health-and-wellness and fitness-and-exercise, possibly influencing people's decision to move or stay in Langen. For example, the increased focus on preventative healthcare and wellness could lead to a healthier population, which in turn might decrease marriage rates, as people prioritize health over relationship milestones. Additionally, fitness-and-exercise trends might attract more active individuals to the town, potentially increasing the birth rate as these individuals start families.
