The rent index - why it counts for your home

Data, which is often collected over longer periods of time, forms the basis for forecasts, for example, in order to plan the need for educational facilities in advance and to design social infrastructure effectively. The department also provides administration, citizens and institutions with essential information on various areas of public life. A total of eight employees work together in "Statistics" - all with different professional backgrounds: Administrative staff, social scientists and geographers jointly compile data from various sources and conduct surveys to gain insights into the respective topic. One focus of the work is currently the preparation of the new qualified rent index 2025.

A report on the work of the Statistics and Urban Research department can be found in the city newspaper "Rathausplatz 1" - January 2025 issue.