The “Prognos Zukunftsatlas®” evaluates the future chances and risks of all 402 districts and independent cities in Germany. It has been published every three years since 2004. This makes it the only nationwide ranking that visualizes regional developments over more than 10 years. The “Digitalisation Compass 2016” shows how advanced the digitalisation of the economy and the labour market is within the regions. Prognos and Index Group developed the compass in collaboration. Here, the most important results, location rankings, and the methodology of the “Prognos Zukunftsatlas® 2016” and the “Digitalisation Compass 2016” – summarised for you in a PDF: Prognos Zukunftsatlas 2016: At a glance (in German) Interactive maps of Germany The Handelsblatt publishes the rankings in an interactive map of Germany: Interactive overall map 2016, incl. strength and dynamic maps (Handelsblatt website) Digitalisation Compass 2018 (Handelsblatt website) (in German) How it was evaluated The prospects of the regions are determined based on a future index. The index is based on 29 macro- and socio-economic indicators. An additional differentiation according to “strength” allows statements about the actual state of a district or a city. The “dynamic” shows how a region has developed over time. For more information on the methodology, see Prognos Zukunftsatlas 2016: At a glance (in German) Further editions of the Prognos Zukunftsatlas® The Zukunftsatlas has been published every three years since 2004. Further editions Do you have questions? Your contact at Prognos Antonia Wentrot Specialist Corporate Communications View profile Our work on this topic Take a look at our latest projects and activities. Innovation Index Germany 2022 | Project How does the expansion of the digital infrastructure affect regional innovation strength? The IID.2022 provides clarification. Read more Innovation & Technology Centre for hydrogen 2021 | Project The BMDV (Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport) wants to promote an innovation and technology centre for hydrogen. Prognos and their partner evaluate the concepts of four German regions and conduct feasibility studies. Read more The future of construction 2021 | Project For the building industry, climate protection is moving into the centre. Because it is one of the largest consumers of resources and energy. Study for the Future Council of the vbw. Read more Decarbonisation options in the building sector 2020 | Project How can greenhouse gas emissions in the building sector be reduced? Read more Impact Area Analysis Regions Düsseldorf-Kreis Mettmann / Rheinisches Revier 2019 | Project The impact analysis outlines the spatial links between the two regions. Read more Extension of the ex-ante avaluation of the EFRE subordinated loan fund 2018 | Project The needs of SMEs, freelancers and start-ups in Saarland for loans financed by EU funds were investigated by Prognos experts in an ex-ante evaluation of the ERDF subordinated loan fund commissioned by the Saarland Ministry of Economic Affairs. Read more Prognos Zukunftsatlas® 2013 2013 | Project How are Germany's regions positioned for the future? The 2013 study in cooperation with Handelsblatt. Read more Prognos Zukunftsatlas® 2010 2010 | Project How are Germany's regions positioned for the future? The 2010 study in cooperation with Handelsblatt. Read more Prognos Zukunftsatlas® Industries 2009 2009 | Project “Prognos Zukunftsatlas® Industries 2009” focuses on the future fields that have potential for a strong increase in value creation over the next five to ten years. Read more Prognos Zukunftsatlas® 2007 2007 | Project How are Germany's regions positioned for the future? The 2007 study in cooperation with Handelsblatt. Read more Prognos Zukunftsatlas® 2004 2004 | Project How are Germany's regions positioned for the future? The 2004 study in cooperation with Handelsblatt. Read more Adobe Stock - CleverStock About us Prognos – Providing Orientation. Prognos is one of the oldest economic research centres in Europe. Founded at the University of Basel, Prognos experts have been conducting research for a wide range of clients from the public and private sectors since 1959 – politically independent, scientifically sound. Learn more