Germany - Administrative boundaries datasets

Download the Administrative and Political Boundaries of Germany

Our diligently crafted dataset is designed to delineate the various administrative boundaries, territorial divisions, and geographical delineations within Germany. Our dataset consists of:

• Country (Land)
• State (Bundesland) – NUTS1
• County/county/county-free city (Landkreis / Kreis / kreisfreie Stadt) – NUTS3
• Municipalities Municipalities
(Stadt, Gemeinde)

GIS-Ready Data in Industry-Standard Formats

Our dataset is rendered in the globally-acknowledged coordinate reference system, EPSG:4326 (WGS84). Ensuring unparalleled precision and compatibility across a spectrum of geospatial applications and analyses, this dataset can be an essential tool for urban planning, research, and intricate GIS applications. The dataset is provided in both GeoJSON and Shapefile formats.

Continually Updated

We prioritize accuracy by updating our datasets regularly. The latest update was in February 2025, ensuring that your projects are powered by the most recent territorial data on Germany’s administrative boundaries.

Key Dataset Attributes

• id: A unique identifier for each polygon.
• name: The name of the area.
• name_en: The name of the area in English.
• parent_id: A reference linking each polygon to its parent administrative division in the parent level geographical hierarchy. This attribute serves as a connection to the higher-level, administrative boundaries.

Your Success, Our Support

If you find yourself in need of alternative formats, unique projections, or are unable to locate the specific territorial divisions your work requires, our expert team is at your service. Contact us to explore bespoke solutions tailored to your individual geospatial needs.

Explore Demographics Data for Germany

For base demographics data on Germany, check out our Germany Geodemographics Dataset with Boundaries.

If you're looking for more complex demographics solutions tailored to your specific needs, take a look at our offerings here or feel free to get in touch directly with us for a customised solution.

Why Choose Our Germany Administrative Boundaries Dataset?

• Comprehensive political and administrative boundary data.
• Perfect for GIS applications, urban planning, and research.
• Accurate, regularly updated, and compatible with leading software.
• Available in GeoJSON and Shapefile formats.
• Expert support for customization and bespoke solutions.

Leverage Our Data, Elevate Your Projects

Enhance your geographical analyses, derive profound visualizations, and empower your research and development initiatives in Germany with our dataset, providing a comprehensive view into Germany’s administrative, geographical, and political landscapes.