How many bookstores are there in Hesse?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 550 bookstores in Hesse, Germany (October 2026). Hesse ranks #5 of 16 German states with 8.6 per 100,000 inhabitants (national average: 7.7).
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Frequently asked questions
How many bookstores are there in Hesse?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 550 bookstores in Hesse, Germany (October 2026). Hesse ranks #5 of 16 German states with 8.6 per 100,000 inhabitants (national average: 7.7).
Where in Hesse are most bookstores?
Most are located in Frankfurt am Main (53), Frankfurt a. Main (46), Darmstadt (32).
Cite this number
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 550 bookstores in Hesse (source: dieanalysten B2B database, October 2026, https://adressen.dieanalysten.com/en/statistics/bookstores/hesse).
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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 10, 2026.