Several neighboring districts also occupy top positions in the regional rankings of the Cologne Institute for Economic Research: The district of Starnberg ranks sixth, while the districts of Miesbach and Ebersberg take ninth and tenth places, respectively. The Bavarian districts of Tirschenreuth (4th place), Erlangen (5th place), and Coburg (7th place) are also among the top 10. This means that 8 of the 10 most successful regions in Germany are located in Bavaria.
The last places in the ranking are dominated by cities in the Ruhr area: With Oberhausen (394), Herne (396), Duisburg (399) and Gelsenkirchen (400), four of the ten last-placed regions are in the Ruhr area.
Regional ranking: “Excellent conditions for the local economy”
In one Publication of the German Economic Institute The top ranking for the Munich region is justified:
"The Munich district's strong ranking is due to excellent conditions for the local economy, which favor high purchasing power and low unemployment in the region. The region particularly benefits from low trade tax rates, high tax revenue, and a positive trade balance. The proximity to universities and a high proportion of knowledge-intensive services lead to a high proportion of highly qualified workers and an above-average employment rate of women compared to the national average."
In addition, the excellent research facilities, efficient infrastructures and good Startupecosystem highlighted.
