Health - science - quality of life
Erlangen stands for high-tech in the future-oriented sectors of medicine, energy technology, mobility and automation. With the Friedrich-Alexander University and world-renowned research institutions, Erlangen has an outstanding scientific infrastructure. Erlangen is regularly among the German cities with the lowest unemployment rates. The high proportion of commuters of around 63,000 reflects Erlangen's importance as an economic and employment center. The local companies value the medical care, accessibility, infrastructure, income opportunities and the economic environment.
Strong companies and committed entrepreneurs are the basis for sustainable prosperity and a high quality of life in the region. Around 117,000 people from over 140 countries live and work in our city. Highly qualified jobs, an extensive range of childcare facilities, short distances, a high recreational value with lots of greenery and culture as well as good transport connections: This makes Erlangen one of the top addresses in northern Bavaria.
Location profile
Erlangen scores highly in prestigious rankings
Erlangen is one of the top business locations with excellent future prospects.
Discover Erlangen
There is a lot to see in Bavaria's smallest city with around 120,000 inhabitants.
Science & Research
Medical city
Statistics: Labor market and economy
Tables and charts on the topics of employees subject to social security contributions, unemployment, manufacturing industry, employment, gross domestic product (GDP), commuters to and from Erlangen.
Companies & founders
Economic Development Erlangen: Encourager and enabler for committed minds. Information for start-ups & companies.
Still at the top of the future ranking
Erlangen has once again maintained its top position in the renowned Prognos Future Atlas. In the nationwide ranking, which examines the future viability of cities and regions, Erlangen is the best rated city. Only the district of Munich is ahead of Erlangen.
Erlangen scores highly in prestigious rankings
Erlangen is one of the top business locations with excellent future prospects.
Discover Erlangen
There is a lot to see in Bavaria's smallest city with around 120,000 inhabitants.
Science & Research
Medical city
Statistics: Labor market and economy
Tables and charts on the topics of employees subject to social security contributions, unemployment, manufacturing industry, employment, gross domestic product (GDP), commuters to and from Erlangen.
Companies & founders
Economic Development Erlangen: Encourager and enabler for committed minds. Information for start-ups & companies.
Still at the top of the future ranking
Erlangen has once again maintained its top position in the renowned Prognos Future Atlas. In the nationwide ranking, which examines the future viability of cities and regions, Erlangen is the best rated city. Only the district of Munich is ahead of Erlangen.