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Kiel's Economy – Facts, Figures & Information
Useful Information: Kiel's Economy
Kiel’s economy is diverse, innovative and forward-looking. On this page, you will find concise information about Kiel as a business location, the latest facts and figures, and insights into key economic sectors. Find out more about KiWi, Kiel’s economic development agency, and discover what makes the city such an attractive location for businesses, skilled workers and start-ups. Detailed information and further resources are available here (only in German).
Kiel Economic Development Agency: 2024 Annual Report
Our annual report provides an insight into our business areas and our performance in the year 2024. As a structural developer and service provider for the Kiel's economy, we support transformation and invest in digitalization and "Industry 4.0."
Kiel Economic Development Agency: 2023 Annual Report
Our annual report provides an insight into our business areas and the tasks at hand within the year 2023: What economic challenges are we currently facing? What projects and future topics did KiWi address in 2023, and what will we address in the future?
Download (3 MB)Kiel as a Business Location
Kiel as a business location in figures. In addition to selected demographic data, information is also provided on the labor market, employment, tourism, and overall value creation.
Download (456 KB)Future-Oriented Commercial Areas
Areas and sites in Kiel, such as intermunicipal industrial areas, redevelopment areas, the city center, and research and innovation hubs such as the fish market and Kiel University, are briefly described.
Download (7 MB)Commercial and Industrial Land Strategy
Commercial and Industrial Land Strategy
The commercial and industrial land strategy (GIFS) compiles information and results from existing, current analyses for the state capital of Kiel and develops recommendations for a city-wide strategy.
Download (5 MB)Commercial and Industrial Land Strategy - Summary
The summary of the commercial and industrial area strategy presents the results in clear and concise illustrations.
Download (6 MB)Development Guidelines: StrandOrt Kiel
From tradition to future: StrandOrt Kiel is the future-oriented area to Kiel's north. It is the first commercial district to be prototypically examined within the framework of the commercial and industrial land strategy.
Download (7 MB)Development Guidelines: Grasweg-Eichkamp
The industrial area around Grasweg and Eichkamp is to be developed into an innovative, future-oriented location for urban production.
Download (2 MB)Kiel's Industry
The Future Vision of Industry in the State Capital of Kiel: 2026
How is Kiel's industry positioned, and what areas of action need to be implemented to ensure future competitiveness? A vision – drafted by the industrial policy dialogue -- for the state capital.
Download (2 MB)The Future Vision of Industry in the State Capital of Kiel: 2025
How is Kiel's industry positioned, and what areas of action need to be implemented to ensure future competitiveness? A vision – drafted by the industrial policy dialogue -- for the state capital.
Download (3 MB)Kiel's Position Paper on the Defense Industry
The defense industry is of great importance to Kiel as a business location. An analysis and derived recommendations for action – prepared by the industrial policy dialogue for the state capital.
Download (341 KB)German-Danish Interreg Project: Fehmarn Belt Innovation
Roadmap Fehmarnbelt Region
Download (2 MB)Stakeholder and Competence Analysis of the Fehmarnbelt Region
The stakeholder and competence analysis will be updated and expanded in a year's time. The study results highlight the significant potential for enhanced cooperation between Denmark and Germany in the areas of food/biotechnology, the maritime economy, and smart building.
Download (7 MB)Kiel's City Center
Kiel kann Kiez – The City Center on the Rise
As part of the completed profiling process for Kiel's city center, the multifaceted nature of the location was clearly defined, and one of Germany's longest pedestrian zones, along with its immediate side streets, was divided into six districts. Diverse uses, digitalization, and a focus on experiences: Kiel's city center is charting a course for the future!
Download (5 MB)Commercial Property Monitoring
Commercial Space Monitoring in the Kiel Region & Neumünster: 2022
The final report on the status and results of the commercial space monitoring in the Kiel Region and Neumünster.
Download (6 MB)Commercial Space Monitoring in the Kiel Region & Neumünster: 2021
The interim report on the status and results of the commercial space monitoring in the Kiel Region and Neumünster.
Download (5 MB)Project Management Tool Poster Series
"Implementing Ideas" – Poster Series Project Management Tool
This poster series guides you through your innovation projects and transformation processes – simply, intuitively, and free of charge. The accompanying booklet, "Implementing Ideas," supports you in working through the poster series and implementing your ideas to provide inspiration for innovation and transformation processes within your company!
Download (4 MB)StrandOrt Walk'n'Talk Disclaimer
StrandOrt Kiel: Liability Waiver
Liability waiver for the walk 'n' talk tours at StrandOrt Kiel. Please print, sign, and bring with you to the respective tour. Thank you!
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