Jahresdurchschnittsbevölkerung

Jahresdurchschnitt is a German term that translates to "annual average." It is used in various contexts to represent the average value of a quantity over a full year. This can apply to meteorological data such as temperature or precipitation, economic indicators like inflation or unemployment, or even measurements in manufacturing or production processes.

Calculating a Jahresdurchschnitt typically involves summing up all the measured values for a specific period within a year and then dividing by the number of measurement points or the duration of the period. For example, to find the annual average temperature, one would sum the daily average temperatures throughout the year and divide by 365 (or 366 in a leap year).

The Jahresdurchschnitt provides a simplified overview of trends over a year, smoothing out short-term fluctuations. It is a useful statistic for comparing performance across different years or for understanding long-term patterns. However, it's important to note that an annual average can mask significant variations within the year. For instance, a high annual average temperature might be due to extremely hot summers, even if winters were cold. Therefore, while informative, the Jahresdurchschnitt should often be considered alongside more detailed data to gain a complete understanding.