Hesse has a population of approximately 6.3 million people. The Rhine-Main region is highly dense, international, and diverse, while Northern and Eastern Hesse are more rural and traditional.
| Demographic Category | Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Total Population** | ~6.39 million (2022 est.) | | **Urban / Rural** | Highly urbanized in the south (Rhine-Main); rural in the north (Nordhessen) | | **Foreign Nationals** | ~17.5% (Over 30% of Frankfurt's population holds a foreign passport) | | **Age Distribution** | Under 18: ~17% \| 18-64: ~62% \| 65+: ~21% | | **Religion** | Protestant (~29%), Catholic (~21%), Muslim (~7%), Unaffiliated/Other (~43%) | | **Languages** | German (Official). Regional dialects include *Hessisch*. High English proficiency in urban areas. |