Berlin is celebrated as one of Europe s trendiest and most up-and-coming cities. The capital has a rich history, political heritage and also boasts a progressive future with its influx of media and tech businesses, vibrant art scene and growing number of youth.

1.2% vacancy rate in 2017

Housing shortage: 12,000 homes supplied in 2016 against a city-wide annual demand of 20,000

1 new startup founded every 20 hours

250,000 jobs created in the past decade

7.5% population growth forecast from 2015-2020

BERLIN AT A GLANCE

Sources: Secretary of State for Construction and Housing, Professor Engelbert Lütke Daldrup