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GERMANY / 16 FEDERAL STATESGERMANY / 16 FEDERAL STATES

Germany States Map MakerGermany States Map Maker

Color all 16 German federal states individually, customize your palette, add a title and legend, and download your finished map as a PNG.Color all 16 states, add a legend, and download your customized map.

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MAP EXAMPLE / 16 FEDERAL STATESYOUR GERMANY MAP

Map of all 16 German federal states, with 13 territorial states and 3 city-states shown in two colors.
  • 13 territorial states
  • 3 city-states
Illustrative colors · Germany's 16 federal states16 federal states · Illustrative colors

ECONOMIC DATA / 2025

How much does economic output vary between German states?How different are state economies?

Compare gross domestic product per resident across all 16 federal states. The color scale makes regional differences immediately visible.GDP per resident across all 16 states.

ECONOMIC DATA / 2025

Nominal GDP per resident of German states in 2025, in five classes based on AK VGRdL figures.
  • Under €40k
  • €40–45k
  • €45–55k
  • €55–70k
  • ≥ €70k
Nominal GDP per resident · five value ranges

Hamburg

90,208 €GDP per resident · 2025

Sachsen-Anhalt

38,452 €GDP per resident · 2025

Economic output differs significantly among federal states. City-states often record high per-capita output due to their economic structures and commuters.

GDP per capita measures economic output, not personal income. · Source: AK VGRdL, 2025.

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HOW IT WORKSHOW IT WORKS

How to color Germany's federal states on a mapHow to color German states

Choose colors, fill individual states, and add a legend. Then download your finished map as a PNG.

  1. 01

    Open the Germany mapOpen map

    Launch the editor with all 16 federal states.All 16 states are ready to color.

  2. 02

    Color the statesColor states

    Click individual states and assign colors or categories.Choose colors and categories.

  3. 03

    Add informationAdd context

    Include a map title, legend, and data source.Add a title, legend, and source.

  4. 04

    Download your mapDownload

    Export a PNG for presentations, reports, and personal projects.Export your finished PNG.

MAKE IT YOURSFEATURES

Your Germany map. Your design.Your map. Your design.

Color all federal statesColor individual states

Choose a unique color for any of Germany's 16 federal states.16 states, customized colors.

Categories and legendsCategories and legends

Organize the states by color and explain the categories.Explain your colors clearly.

Titles and sourcesTitles and sources

Add context that helps readers understand your map.Give your map context.

Map designsMap designs

Choose minimal or editorial compositions.Choose an editorial design.

Visualize dataCompare data

Show state-level statistical comparisons.Visualize values by state.

High-resolution PNGPNG export

Download your map for reports, slides, and publication.Download the finished image.

GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGEABOUT THIS MAP

16 states. One Germany map.16 federal states. One map.

The map includes every German federal state. You can color and customize each state individually.Color every federal state separately.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

16 individually editable states

Germany consists of 13 territorial states and three city-states: Berlin, Bremen, and Hamburg.

Individual districts (Landkreise) and municipalities aren't selectable in this map template.

GERMANY AT A GLANCE

Territorial states
13 states
City-states
3 states
Federal states
16 in total
Editable areas
16 states

13 territorial states · 3 city-states

Source: MapSculpt · Federal state boundaries

STATES AND CAPITALS

All 16 German states and their capitals16 states and capitals

Explore each state and its capital city. Germany has 13 territorial states and three city-states.13 territorial states and 3 city-states, with their capitals.

TERRITORIAL STATES

13 federal states · with state capitals

  • Baden-Württemberg · BWCapital: Stuttgart
  • Bayern · BYCapital: München
  • Brandenburg · BBCapital: Potsdam
  • Hessen · HECapital: Wiesbaden
  • Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · MVCapital: Schwerin
  • Niedersachsen · NICapital: Hannover
  • Nordrhein-Westfalen · NWCapital: Düsseldorf
  • Rheinland-Pfalz · RPCapital: Mainz
  • Saarland · SLCapital: Saarbrücken
  • Sachsen · SNCapital: Dresden
  • Sachsen-Anhalt · STCapital: Magdeburg
  • Schleswig-Holstein · SHCapital: Kiel
  • Thüringen · THCapital: Erfurt

CITY-STATES

3 federal states · Berlin, Bremen and Hamburg

  • Berlin · BECapital: Berlin
  • Bremen · HBCapital: Bremen (mit Bremerhaven)
  • Hamburg · HHCapital: Hamburg

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSCOMMON QUESTIONS

Questions about Germany mapsGermany map FAQs

How can I color a Germany map by state?How can I color the states?

Open the Germany map in MapSculpt, choose your colors, and click any federal state. You can also create categories and add a legend.Choose colors in the editor and click a state.

How many federal states does Germany have?How many German states are there?

Germany has 16 federal states: 13 territorial states and three city-states, Berlin, Bremen, and Hamburg.16: 13 territorial states and 3 city-states.

What's the difference between territorial states and city-states?What are city-states?

Territorial states include multiple cities and municipalities. Berlin, Bremen, and Hamburg are federal states with a distinctive city-state structure.Berlin, Bremen, and Hamburg are federal states.

Can I color individual German districts?Can I color individual districts?

This Germany template supports the 16 federal states. Individual Landkreise and municipalities can't be edited separately.No. This template covers 16 federal states.

Can I visualize statistics by federal state?Can I display data?

Yes. You can color states according to your data and add a legend explaining the categories.Yes. Use categories and a legend.

Can I download my Germany map as PNG?Can I download the map?

Yes. Download the finished map as a PNG image for reports, presentations, and other projects.Yes, as a PNG for presentations and projects.

Can I create maps for r/MapPorn, r/dataisbeautiful, r/europe and other Reddit communities?Can I create maps for r/MapPorn, r/dataisbeautiful, r/europe and other Reddit communities?

Yes. MapSculpt lets you create custom maps for data visualizations, geographic comparisons and original map posts. You can color countries or regions using, for example, Eurostat data or other official sources, add a clear title, legend and source, and download your map as a high-resolution PNG. For communities such as r/MapPorn, r/dataisbeautiful, r/europe and other subreddits, use accurate data, explain your methodology where needed, and check each community’s posting rules before submitting.Yes. MapSculpt lets you create custom maps for data visualizations, geographic comparisons and original map posts. You can color countries or regions using, for example, Eurostat data or other official sources, add a clear title, legend and source, and download your map as a high-resolution PNG. For communities such as r/MapPorn, r/dataisbeautiful, r/europe and other subreddits, use accurate data, explain your methodology where needed, and check each community’s posting rules before submitting.

READY TO START?GET STARTED

Create your own Germany map.Create your Germany map.

Color all 16 states, customize the legend, and download your finished PNG.Color the states, add a legend, and download your PNG map.

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