The structural report for the Stuttgart region, a unique project in Germany by important regional organizations - Verband Region Stuttgart, Handwerkskammer Region Stuttgart, IG Metall Region Stuttgart and IHK Region Stuttgart - is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. It analyzes structural developments in the economy and employment in the region. The project is driven by a shared sense of responsibility for the region with the aim of sustainably strengthening the business location, maintaining its competitiveness and future viability and thus securing employment and prosperity.
In 2025, the structural report is entitled "Structural change as a critical turning point: the future of the Stuttgart Region between the demand for innovation and the pressure to transform" and examines which factors have a significant influence on the adaptability of the economy and society. These include developments on the labor market, the economic and innovative strength of the region and the future of the energy and transport infrastructure. The Stuttgart Region is currently confronted with changes: Global conflicts and crises are forcing a rethink in politics, business and society. "The conversion of potential into actual value creation and growth has clearly lost momentum in recent years - this needs to change," the editors agree.
This year's structural report introduces the Stuttgart Region Structural Board for the first time. This dashboard contains a broad database on the Stuttgart Region and the associated districts in comparison to all 96 regional planning units in Germany. It also provides a contextual classification on the topics of the labor market, companies, education, economic strength, innovation, demographics, finances, energy transition and social infrastructure.
