How many companies in the “Research association” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 50 companies in the “Research association” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Research association” industry in Germany is therefore at least 50. Most are located in North Rhine-Westphalia (12), Baden-Württemberg (7), Lower Saxony (6).
Key figures
Companies by federal state
| State | Number | Share | per 100,000 inh. |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 12 | 23% | 0.1 |
| Baden-Württemberg | 7 | 13% | 0.1 |
| Lower Saxony | 6 | 11% | 0.1 |
| Bavaria | 6 | 11% | 0.0 |
| Berlin | 3 | 6% | 0.1 |
| Hesse | 3 | 6% | 0.0 |
| Saxony-Anhalt | 2 | 4% | 0.1 |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 2 | 4% | 0.1 |
| Saxony | 2 | 4% | 0.0 |
| Saarland | 1 | 2% | 0.1 |
| Bremen | 0 | 0% | 0.0 |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | 0 | 0% | 0.0 |
| Germany | 53 | 100% | 0.1 |
Cities with the most companies in the “Research association” industry
Digitalization
66% of companies in the “Research association” industry have no website of their own.
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- Welfare association6,128
- Workers' welfare association (Arbeiterwohlfahrt)4,622
- Parish and church congregation8,318
- Non-profit association7,680
- Parish6,405
- Ball sports club6,308
- Parish office6,061
- Foundation5,734
- Community center and parish hall5,652
- Cooperative5,473
- Choir2,899
- Recreational sports club5,063
- Red Cross2,234
- Historical society4,154
- Protestant parish office4,101
- Diakonie1,944
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in the “Research association” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 50 companies in the “Research association” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Research association” industry in Germany is therefore at least 50. Most are located in North Rhine-Westphalia (12), Baden-Württemberg (7), Lower Saxony (6).
Which German cities have the most companies in the “Research association” industry?
Berlin (3), Brunswick (2), Cologne (2), Munich (2), Düsseldorf (1).
How many companies in the “Research association” industry in Germany have a website?
34% have their own website, 25% an email address.
How current is this number?
It is recalculated daily from the current database. Last update: October 13, 2026. Businesses in liquidation or with a recognizable closure are not counted.
Cite this number
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 50 companies in the “Research association” industry in Germany (source: dieanalysten B2B database, October 2026, https://adressen.dieanalysten.com/en/statistics/research-association).
The statistics are licensed under CC BY 4.0: free to use, including commercially, with attribution “dieanalysten” and a link.
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 13, 2026.