Ulm boasts promising future opportunities among the city rankings
In the recently published Prognos Future Atlas 2025, the city of Ulm has once again secured a top position, ranking 11th out of 400 districts and independent cities in Germany. This consistent high ranking is a testament to Ulm's strategic orientation and future-ready status.
Mayor Martin Ansbacher has stated that the goal is to more closely interlink economic strength and social participation in Ulm. This ambition is reflected in the city's performance in the thematic fields evaluated by the Prognos Future Atlas.
Ulm achieved the 15th place in the "Demography" thematic field, indicating a favourable population structure and demographic trends. In the "Dynamics" thematic field, Ulm ranked 22nd, showcasing its adaptability and resilience in response to economic and social changes.
The Prognos Future Atlas assesses cities based on 31 socio-economic and macroeconomic indicators in four central thematic fields: Prosperity & Social Situation, Economy & Labor Market, Competition & Innovation, and Strength. The evaluation in the Prosperity & Social Situation thematic field indicates where further efforts are needed in Ulm.
Despite ranking 19th in the "Prosperity & Social Situation" thematic field, Ulm's ranking in the overall Prognos City Ranking remains unchanged from 2022. The city sees its 11th place as a confirmation of its strategic orientation, focusing on research, development, and new ideas through a successful startup ecosystem.
Ulm achieved the 19th place in the "Economy & Labor Market" thematic field, reflecting its strong local identity while being globally competitive, as seen in companies like Magirus. The city also ranked 13th in the "Competition & Innovation" and "Strength" thematic fields, demonstrating its ability to compete and innovate on a national level.
Interestingly, Ulm achieved the 1st place in the Prognos City Ranking 2024, being called "the most livable city in Germany". This accolade underscores Ulm's focus on providing high-quality living conditions and sustainable infrastructure.
The Prognos Future Atlas, published every three years since 2004, analyzes the future prospects and risks of all German districts and cities. It uses data on topics such as population, employment, innovative capacity, and quality of life to make its assessments.
Ulm's consistent high rankings and the "best chances" assessment by the Prognos Future Atlas 2025 highlight the city's future-ready status. Factors contributing to this include its strong focus on innovation and technology, economic balance, regional autonomy, infrastructure and urban planning, and education and research.
While specific details about Ulm's urban planning and research focus areas are not provided in the search results, it is clear that cities like Ulm, with their commitment to future-ready skills, infrastructure, and sustainable growth, are shaping the face of modern Germany.
In a bid to align economic strength with social participation, Ulm's Mayor Martin Ansbacher is working towards interlinking these facets. Recognizing the importance of sustainable living, Ulm aspires to enhance its home-and-garden lifestyle by focusing on sustainable-living practices.
