Brandenburg Business Delegation to Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

Good Reasons to Invest in Brandenburg

Industry is welcome in Brandenburg
Industry has a long tradition in Brandenburg and enjoys a high
level of acceptance. Collaboration between companies and
research is actively promoted. The Economic Development
Agency Brandenburg (WFBB) offers a wide range of services
for your investment and economic success.

Brandenburg is successfully transforming itself
towards sustainable production
Renewable energies, green technologies and modern mobility –
Brandenburg’s expertise and resources offer added value for
companies of all sizes.

Affordable and well-connected industrial and
commercial sites are still available in Brandenburg
Companies looking to set up or expand their business here
receive expert advice and service-oriented support, from
finding a suitable location to successfully developing their business activities.

Brandenburg is a powerful hub in Europe with
direct connections to growth markets
With three TEN-T corridors, five high-performance freight
villages (GVZ) and an excellently developed transport network
comprising motorways, railways, waterways and Berlin-Brandenburg
International Airport (BER), the capital region is directly
connected to the entire European market.

The State of Brandenburg offers the right funding
opportunities for your project
Brandenburg’s funding instruments support investments,
innovations and successful business in all sectors, as well as
continuing training for your skilled employees.

Brandenburg’s skilled workforce is the key to your
business success
Brandenburg offers qualified and motivated workers and
specialists. Benefit from the appeal of the German capital region
and Brandenburg’s high quality of life for your employees.

Investments are profitable in Brandenburg
The location offers excellent value for money with low taxes,
high labour productivity and great prospects for growth.

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Brandenburg: Figures

Population 2.57 m

Area 3 m ha

Population density 87 people /sq km

Agriculturally used land 1.42 m ha

Woodland 1.04 m ha

Government Coalition of SPD und BSW
Prime Minister: Dr. Dietmar Woidke (SPD)
Minister for Economic Affairs, Energy, Climate Action and European Affairs: Martina Klement (CSU)

State capital Potsdam (inhabitants: 187,000)

GDP (2025) 97.3 EUR

Inflation (2025) 2.4 %

Unemployment rate (2025) 6.3 %

State budget (2025) EUR 16.8 bn

Manufacturing turn-over (2025) EUR 37.4 bn

Exports (2025) EUR 24.4 bn

Export growth rate (2025)  2.6 %

Imports (2025) EUR 26.2 bn

Import growth rate (2025) 7.4 %