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Surveys and figures Economic and Fiscal Policy

Figures and Facts

How are economic growth, employment, unemployment, and inflation evolving? The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) provides you here with the key economic indicators and forecasts as well as data on foreign trade by country.

Stimmungsindex statisch JB 2026
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Surveys and figures Economic and Fiscal Policy

The sentiment in the German economy in early summer 2026 at a glance.

How are businesses doing, and are they looking towards the future with optimism or pessimism? The DIHK sentiment index visualises the current situation and assessment. With a value of 88.1, it has plunged deep into negative territory again in early summer 2026.

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Surveys and figures Economic and Fiscal Policy

Economic Sentiment Turns Pessimistic in the Service Industry

Special analysis "Economic Insight" based on the Early Summer 2026 Survey

Date of publication 05.06.2026
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Surveys and figures Economic and Fiscal Policy

German economy in a double crisis

Middle East conflict meets structural location weaknesses. As a result, the DIHK Economic Survey Early Summer 2026 shows that the mood in the German economy, which had timidly brightened at the beginning of the year, is falling again. For 2026, the DIHK anticipates growth of 0.3 percent.

Date of publication 26.05.2026
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Surveys and figures International Trade and Market Access

US Economy: German Companies Between Optimism and Uncertainty

The business situation of German companies in the USA has noticeably brightened in spring 2026, but remains below average. Trade barriers and uncertainties continue to pose major risks. A special analysis of the AHK World Business Outlook paints a complex picture.

Date of publication 15.05.2026
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Surveys and figures Economic and Fiscal Policy

Betriebe sehen Chancen in der Verteidigungsindustrie

Sonderauswertung "Konjunktur Insight" zur Umfrage Jahresbeginn 2026

Date of publication 07.04.2026
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Surveys and figures International Trade and Market Access

US trade policy severely impacts German companies

The United States is the most important export market for German companies. However, business relations with the USA have lost significant reliability. The consequences for the German industry are illustrated in a special analysis of the DIHK survey "Going International 2026".

Date of publication 10.03.2026
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Surveys and figures Economic and Fiscal Policy

Regional Economic Surveys

From Aachen to Würzburg: The results of the regional IHK economic surveys are accessible here. The data collected by the IHKs at the regional level forms the basis for the nationwide economic survey conducted by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Stimmungsindex statisch JB 2026
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Surveys and figures Economic and Fiscal Policy

German economy's sentiment at a glance at the start of 2026

How are the businesses doing, and are their outlooks optimistic or pessimistic? The DIHK Sentiment Index visualizes the current situation and assessments. With a value of 95.9, it has slightly improved at the start of 2026 but still does not signal confidence.

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Surveys and figures Economic and Fiscal Policy

Economic Trends at the Start of the Year – Recovery Remains Fragmented

The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) Economic Survey for the beginning of 2026 presents a slightly improved mood among around 26,000 companies from all industries and regions that participated in the survey. DIHK expects economic growth of merely one percent in 2026.

Date of publication 17.02.2026
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Surveys and figures Innovation and Digitalisation

Digitalisation 2026: Businesses stay the course

Reliable legal frameworks, open interfaces and standards, reduction of bureaucracy and more: Insights into how German businesses can be supported on the path to digital sovereignty are demonstrated in the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) Digitalisation Survey 2026 – one of many...

Date of publication 28.01.2026
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Surveys and figures Skilled Workforce and Education

Jedes zweite Unternehmen von Mindestlohnerhöhung betroffen

Sonderauswertung "Konjunktur Insight" zur Herbst-Umfrage 2025

Date of publication 19.01.2026
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Surveys and figures Economic and Fiscal Policy

Mittelstand droht dauerhaft abzurutschen

Sonderauswertung "Konjunktur Insight" zur Herbst-Umfrage 2025

Date of publication 22.12.2025
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Surveys and figures Skilled Workforce and Education

Skilled Labour Report 2025/2026: Challenges persist

Although the current economic downturn mitigates skilled labour shortages – they remain a structural issue. The latest DIHK Skilled Labour Report sheds light on the state at the end of 2025.

Date of publication 19.12.2025
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Surveys and figures International Trade and Market Access

USA in the 'New Normal' – Impacts of Trade Policy

After turbulent months, the sentiment of German businesses in the USA is stabilising. A special analysis by the DIHK on the AHK World Business Outlook Autumn 2025 reveals: High tariffs and industrial policy directives remain the greatest challenges for German businesses in the USA.

Date of publication 10.12.2025