September 25, 2025

Family migration to the outskirts of large cities is declining

Over the past 15 years, there has been a steady trend towards suburbanisation, with families moving to the outskirts of large cities. At the same time, many rural areas have benefited from the influx of families. However, recent migration patterns show a downward trend.

Major update of demographic data

September 2, 2025

The longer ago the last census was conducted, the greater the differences between the projected and actual population figures. The 2022 census has …

Exclusive analysis by empirica regio: contract rents rise moderately and thus more slowly than advertised rents

December 19, 2024

Median contract rent will be EUR 7.21 per m² in 2023
Strongest increase in new contract rents in Dahme-Spreewald, lowest rents in Central Saxony
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Foreign immigration remains at a high level despite decline

October 24, 2024

Immigration from abroad to Germany remains at a high level in 2023, even if it is significantly lower than in the previous year. A recent analysis by …

Making use of regional demographic trends - the example of Rostock

August 13, 2024

The example of Rostock shows how important regional population analyses are for investments in the housing market. Young adults are moving into the …