Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK)
2025
Verian, Berlin Institute for Population and Development
Together with Verian (formerly Kantar Public) and the Berlin Institute for Population and Development, Prognos examined the status and progress of equality of living conditions in Germany on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection.
Prognos conducted the analysis at regional level in 400 districts and independent cities over a longer ex-post period of five to ten years, enabling regional characteristics to be observed over time.
The Germany-wide results were then compared with other European countries in order to classify changes in overarching trends (such as demographic developments, structural change processes, etc.).
The description within the framework of the developed set of indicators was compared with the population's perception of the reality of life. Verian conducted a broad-based survey – also at regional level – to determine how citizens perceive and assess aspects of equal living conditions in Germany.
The results of both projects are used to derive recommendations for political action.The results of the analysis were also incorporated into the German government's Equality Report 2024.
To the study (PDF, in german)
To the partner study
Further information (website of the BMWE)
Project team: Holger Bornemann, Dr Stefan Moog, Bernhard Wankmüller
Last updated: 11.08.2025
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