Economic development

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Facts and figures on Berlin's economy in 2024

  • 207 bn. Economic output

    in Euro

  • +0.8 % economic growth

    compared to previous year

  • +0.3 % people in employment

    compared to previous year

  • 42.1 Business startups

    in 1,000

Berlin’s economy continues to expand, and numerous new jobs are being created.

Berlin has been pleased with dynamic economic growth for years. Both the increase in gross domestic product and the number of people in work are above the national average.

In 2024, gross domestic product grew by 0.8 percent year-on-year in price-adjusted terms (2023: 1.6 percent). This means that Berlin has the fourth-highest growth rate in a nationwide comparison.

The number of employed persons also increased by 0.3 percent year-on-year in 2024. This puts Berlin in fifth place nationwide. The nationwide average was +0.2 percent.

(Source: Amt für Statistik Berlin-Brandenburg, 2025)

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

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