Gothic rock Audience in Germany
A data profile of the people who buy, follow and care about Gothic rock in Germany — modelled from more than twelve digital signal sources. Gothic rock has an estimated audience of 1,178,333 people in Germany.
The average Gothic rock fan in Germany is 33.2 years old, more female, and lives primarily in Nordrhein-Westfalen.
The audience is concentrated in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Bayern, Sachsen.
Top brand affinities include Progressive rock, Emo (music), Harry Potter, with strongest over-indexing on Progressive rock (8.31× the country average).
Demographically, the Gothic rock audience skews more female with an average age of 33.2, and over-indexes on personality traits such as Extroversion, Urban Lifestyle.
Compared to the country baseline, this audience shows distinctive patterns across 20 brand affinities and 16 regions tracked by Rascasse.
The typical Gothic rock fan in Germany is more female, around 33.2 years old, with strong Extroversion tendencies and a notable affinity for Progressive rock.
At a glance
The key figures that characterise the Gothic rock profile in Germany.
Search interest · 12-month trend
Demographics of Gothic rock fans
57.5% are female, 42.5% are male, average age 33.2.
Gender split
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.5% |
| Male | 42.5% |
| Average age | 33.2 |
| Estimated audience size | 1,178,333 |
Age distribution
| Age bracket | Share | % |
|---|---|---|
| 16-19 | 36% | |
| 20-29 | 21% | |
| 30-39 | 18% | |
| 40-49 | 17% | |
| 50+ | 9% |
Worldwide distribution
of the worldwide Gothic rock audience comes from Germany.
| Country | Share |
|---|---|
| United States | 37.0% |
| Japan | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | 6.1% |
Geography
Where the Gothic rock audience in Germany is strongest.
Top regions by affinity
| # | Region | Reach | Affinity | × |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sachsen | ~100K | 2.16× | |
| 02 | Sachsen-Anhalt | ~40K | 1.30× | |
| 03 | Thüringen | ~40K | 1.27× | |
| 04 | Niedersachsen | ~100K | 1.07× | |
| 05 | Bremen | ~10K | 1.03× | |
| 06 | Brandenburg | ~40K | 0.98× | |
| 07 | Saarland | ~10K | 0.95× | |
| 08 | Mecklenburg-Vorpommern | ~20K | 0.93× | |
| 09 | Berlin | ~50K | 0.91× | |
| 10 | Schleswig-Holstein | ~40K | 0.88× | |
| 11 | Hamburg | ~20K | 0.88× | |
| 12 | Nordrhein-Westfalen | ~200K | 0.83× | |
| 13 | Bayern | ~200K | 0.82× | |
| 14 | Rheinland-Pfalz | ~50K | 0.82× | |
| 15 | Baden-Württemberg | ~100K | 0.78× | |
| 16 | Hessen | ~70K | 0.76× |
Affinity by region
Audience interests & affinities
The strongest cross-interests of the Gothic rock audience — brands, topics and people combined.
Top cross-interests, ranked by affinity
| # | · | Interest | Category | Affinity | × |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Emo (music) | Music & Radio | 12.18× | ||
| 02 | Goth subculture | Fashion & Accessoires | 11.57× | ||
| 03 | Progressive rock | Music & Radio | 8.31× | ||
| 04 | Cuteness | Beauty & Wellness | 7.36× | ||
| 05 | Hardcore punk | Music & Radio | 7.19× | ||
| 06 | Queen (band) | Music & Radio | 6.99× | ||
| 07 | BTS | Music & Radio | 6.93× | ||
| 08 | Pop punk | Music & Radio | 6.64× | ||
| 09 | Freddie Mercury | Music & Radio | 5.65× | ||
| 10 | Crunchyroll | Games | 5.15× | ||
| 11 | Hard rock | Music & Radio | 4.36× | ||
| 12 | Visual kei | Music & Radio | 4.35× | ||
| 13 | Extreme metal | Music & Radio | 4.20× | ||
| 14 | KPop Demon Hunters | Movies & TV | 3.75× | ||
| 15 | One Piece | Movies & TV | 3.73× | ||
| 16 | Punk rock | Music & Radio | 3.13× | ||
| 17 | Alternative rock | Music & Radio | 2.64× | ||
| 18 | Stranger Things | Movies & TV | 2.50× | ||
| 19 | Harry Potter | Movies & TV | 2.45× | ||
| 20 | Arts and music | Arts & Culture | 1.74× |
Personality of the Gothic rock audience
Values above 1.00× are above the country average, values below 1.00× below it.
Deviation from the national baseline
| Trait | Cluster | Deviation | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extroversion | THRILL | 1.01× | |
| Urban Lifestyle | OPEN | 0.95× | |
| Early Adopter Mentality | POWER | 0.92× |
| Trait | Cluster | Deviation | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Awareness | PREMIUM | 0.48× | |
| Indulgence | JOY | 0.49× | |
| Patriotism | CONSERVATISM | 0.53× |
Frequently asked questions
How many fans does Gothic rock have in Germany?
Gothic rock has an estimated audience of 1,178,333 people in Germany, concentrated in Nordrhein-Westfalen and Bayern.
What is the gender split and age of Gothic rock fans?
57.5% of Gothic rock fans are female, 42.5% are male, with an average age of 33.2 years.
Which brands do Gothic rock fans like most?
Gothic rock fans show strongest brand affinity for Progressive rock (8.31×), Emo (music) (12.18×), and Harry Potter (2.45×) over the country average.
Where do Gothic rock fans live in Germany?
Gothic rock fans in Germany are most concentrated in Nordrhein-Westfalen (reach ~200K), Bayern (reach ~200K), and Sachsen (reach ~100K). These three regions account for the largest share of the active audience.
What other brands do Gothic rock fans also like?
Beyond Gothic rock itself, the audience over-indexes on Emo (music) (12.18×), Harry Potter (2.45×), Goth subculture (11.57×), and Hardcore punk (7.19×) compared to the Germany average.
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How to read this data
Audience size is the estimated number of people in Germany who actively search for Gothic rock. Affinity is an over-index ratio: 2.0× means the audience is twice as likely to engage with that brand or trait as the country average. Reach is the estimated number of audience members in a region. Regional and brand-affinity tables are sorted from strongest signal to weakest.
About this audience profile
This audience profile is generated by Rascasse from anonymized search-behavior signals across Germany. For methodology see methodology. Affinity values are over-index ratios vs. the country average (1.0 = baseline). Audience sizes are estimated, not measured.
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