Business location Bavaria

Growth through Diversity

Bavaria is one of Europe's strongest economic regions, combining established industries with future-oriented technologies. Alongside globally recognized corporations, a large number of medium-sized businesses shape the economy.

Key strengths:

  • Automotive industry
  • Aerospace
  • Information and communication technology
  • Life sciences
  • Financial services and insurance

Major cities such as Munich, Nuremberg, and Augsburg serve as innovation hubs, while many rural regions host highly specialized hidden champions. Bavaria benefits from strong research capabilities, close cooperation between academia and industry, and extensive international networks. Its mix of innovation, economic stability, and quality of life makes Bavaria one of Germany's most attractive business locations.

Facts and Figures

Basic data
State
Germany » Bavaria
Population
13 248 928
Gross domestic product
824,24bn. EUR
Export volume
227,11bn. EUR
Retail purchasing power
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Retail purchasing power (per household)
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Area information

Types of use and land prices
State area
70 541,77 km²
Average land price
428,46 €/m²
Industrial and commercial area
50 087 ha
Residential building area
226 710 ha
Agricultural area
19 757 ha

Labour market

General
Unemployment rate
4,2 %
Labour - total
5 967 395 persons employed
Gross salary by job specification
Gross salary - expert
7 075 €/month
Gross salary - specialist
5 450 €/month
Gross salary - skilled worker
3 980 €/month
Gross salary - helper
3 098 €/month
Labour by job specification
Labour - expert
16 %
Labour - specialist
15 %
Labour - skilled worker
53 %
Labour - helper
15 %

District within the state

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