Results of KfW's economic research

One-page documents with quick and concise information on current themes.

The publication series "Focus on Economics" provides an overview of the latest results on current economic policy issues.

Our indicators provide regular updates and forecasts on important parameters.

The "KfW SME Panel" is a tracking survey of small and medium-sized enterprises in Germany.

Annual report regarding the development of innovative activity among SMEs, based on the KfW SME Panel.

Annual report regarding the development of activity in digitalisation among SMEs, based on the KfW SME Panel.

Annual survey of the funding situation of businesses, conducted in cooperation with industry associations.

Annual surveys of the structure and trends in start-up activity in Germany.

Annual report on the international activities of German SMEs.

Representative survey on the investment behavior of all German companies on the way to climate neutrality.

Representative survey of private households on energy transiiton technology and electromobility.

Annual representative survey of districts, as well as cities and municipalities with more than 2,000 inhabitants, conducted since 2009.

This series provides detailed analyses on the topics of SMEs, start-ups, innovations and sustainability.