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Economic situation

Berlin’s economy back on the road to success

The Berlin economy was able to recover from the consequences of the pandemic in 2021 and is back on a growth course. While the gross domestic product fell to -3.3 % in 2020 (Germany -4.9 %), Berlin recorded GDP growth of 3.3 % in 2021 and was therefore again above the German average of +2.9 %. The number of people in employment also increased by 1.1 % compared to the previous year. This puts Berlin in first place nationwide.

(Source: Berlin Brandenburg Statistics Office, 2022)

Income and labor market

+3.2 % Growth rate of employees subject to social security contributions 1.7 % above national average 9.8 % annual average unemployment rate 3,523 € Gross per month average earnings * +1.2 % compared to 2019 * 2020 excluding marginal workers (Source: Berlin Brandenburg Statistics Office, 2022 - Data for 2021)

More information about employment here

Consumer prices

In 2021, consumer prices in Berlin increased by an average of 2.8 percent over the previous year.

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Ausschnitt aus dem Wirtschaftsatlas mit Blick auf den Potsdamer Platz

Berlin Economy Overview Map

The Berlin Economy Overview Map provides specific industry and infrastructure information for any location in Berlin.

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