Economic Development

The Berlin economy is expanding, with many new jobs being created.

Berlin has been enjoying rapid economic growth for several years. Both the increase in GDP and the number of persons in employment are above the national average. Particularly gratifying is the positive growth in better-paying jobs.

In 2018, the city's economy grew by 3.1% and the number of people employed increased by 2.4% to more than 2 million.

The Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises regularly releases reports about the growth and structure of Berlin's economy.

Berlin economic data (only available in German)
Annual and quarterly reports of the Senate Department (only available in German)

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Last edited: 16. October 2019