Investments in Germany: Companies stop expansion because of energy costs!

Investments in Germany: Companies stop expansion because of energy costs!

The investment situation in Germany remains tense, as current reports show. The federal government under the black-red coalition has viewed the investment reform area as one of the most important. A staggering 90% of investments come from companies, while only 10% comes from government funds. However, in recent years, numerous companies have significantly reduced their spending on new trucks, machines or factories.

A key problem is the persistently high energy costs, which have caused many companies to stop planned and already financed expansion projects. In comparison, German companies, adjusted for inflation, spend 8% less money on investments than in the pre-crisis year 2019. This development is part of the challenges for economic growth in Germany.

Current economic indicators

The situation is underpinned by a variety of current economic indicators provided by institutions such as the Federal Statistical Office, the ifo Institute, the ZEW and the GfK. This data covers various aspects of the economy, such as new orders, production, exports, capacity utilization, consumer prices and exchange rates, to name a few. This information is crucial to understand the current situation of the German economy more precisely.

Current economic indicators as of April 25, 2025 are available as an Excel document. This also includes forecasts on economic growth, employment, unemployment and inflation, which are prepared by research and financial institutions as well as the DIHK and reflect the status of May 21, 2025.

Challenges for the future

Although the data provided provides valuable insight into the economic situation, it is not guaranteed. It is also worth noting that information on foreign trade by country and country group, as well as direct investment, is also provided. This data, which covers up to 260 countries, makes it possible to analyze trends in German foreign trade and the impact on the national economy.

In summary, the need to invest in economic infrastructure appears more urgent than ever. The federal government is faced with the challenge of providing incentives so that companies can invest in their future again. Without a sustainable solution to rising energy costs, currently stagnating investments could continue to hamper economic recovery.

The comprehensive data and analyzes are on zeit.de and dihk.de accessible, where extensive Excel documents with further information are also provided.