Our figure of the month
In today's information age we are surrounded by an almost infinite amount of data. Each month, the GWS-WiSo-team selects a particularly interesting economic and/or social topic or question from the multitude of available information, which is highlighted as the "number of the month". The current number as well as the earlier numbers of the month can be found here.
Our figure of the month 08/2018: Change in the labour force by district type and gender
Labour shortages are already restricting economic development in parts of the economy. With regard to current demographic developments and the imminent withdrawal of the "baby boomers" from the labour market the issue of limited labour…
Our figure of the month 07/2018: Housing situation of tenants and owners by household size
The coalition agreement of the current federal government provides for support for families in the acquisition of residential property in the form of so-called "building child benefit". Various criteria were discussed for the allocation…
Our figure of the month 06/2018: Influence of the Men's World Cup on beverages retail trade
A glance at the monthly retail sales figures indicates that the old German saying that "King football rules the world" still applies today. More precisely, the figures for the various economic sectors in retail trade adjusted by the…
Our figure of the month 05/2018: EMAS registered organisations in Germany
An environment-oriented corporate policy becomes increasingly important for the future of both, the environment and the company. A “green” policy takes advantage of growing market opportunities due to increased environmental awareness…
Our figure of the month 04/2018: Regional distribution of pig farms and pig stock
The German policy and economy are preparing for the African swine fever (ASF), which is expected to reach German ground. Coming from Eastern Europe, the epidemic is coming closer to Germany – in early 2018 a case was proven approx. 300 km…
Our figure of the month 03/2018: Wholesale turnover increases, but not for all wholesale sections
Total wholesale turnover (prior notification) increases by 1.1% in 2016 compared to 2015. Only the sections wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco, wholesale of household goods as well as wholesale of other machinery, equipment and…
Our figure of the month 02/2018: Further increase in overnight stays in tourism regions and cities in Germany
Hotel keepers and providers of holiday accommodation and camp sites in Germany could benefit from a further increasing demand within the first eleven months of the year 2017. In total, the number of overnights in the accommodation section…
Our figure of the month 01/2018: GWS expects economic growth to range between 1.75 and 2.00% in 2018
2017 is expected to end with a real growth rate of GDP of 2.2%, which is slightly higher than the GWS outlook of January 2017. The reason for this growth rate was mainly due to very dynamic domestic consumption expenditures – induced by…
Our figure of the month at New Year's Eve 2017: New Year’s Eve continues to get more expensive
Due to rising consumer prices for fish, cheese and sparkling wine, New Year’s Eve is about to become more expensive in 2017 than ever before. After an increase of 4.8% compared with the price level last year, the prices for carp, salmon…
Our figure of the month at Christmas 2017: Roast or biscuits – what's the favourite for X-mas?
Men and women prefer different kinds of food, as can be seen on the figure below. According to the national food monitor provided by the German Federal Ministry for Food and Agriculture (BMEL) based on a survey from 2014, men like…