Duesseldorf (or Düsseldorf as it is spelled in German) is a popular city for Germans and expats alike, thanks to its quality of life. But how does the capital of Germany‘s federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) fare in terms of economic performance, city brand strength, and reputation, according to leading rankings and indices?
Let’s take a closer look at:
- Economic competitiveness and financial performance
- City brand strength and global attractiveness
- Livability: Düsseldorf’s appeal for talent, visitors, and locals
Economic Competitiveness and Financial Performance
How attractive as a place to work and do business?
According to 2thinknow’s Innovation Cities Index 2022-2023, Düsseldorf ranks 45th, an impressive jump of 74 positions from the previous ranking. The city now sits in between Nagoya (44th) and Yokohama (46th).
City Brand Strength and Global Attractiveness
Resonance’s 2023 World’s Best Cities Report ranks Düsseldorf 95th, scoring 20th for Biking and 29th for Convention Center. It currently sits in between Nagoya (94th) and Hanoi (96th).
Kearney’s 2023 Global Cities Report ranks Düsseldorf 67th, falling four positions compared to last year’s publication. Moreover, it positioned 25th for the Global Cities Outlook, a drop of seven positions since the previous ranking.
Livability: Appeal for Talent, Visitors, Locals
Which aspects of Düsseldorf’s urban living make it an attractive place to live, work, and study?
The Mercer Quality of Living City Ranking places Düsseldorf 10th, sitting in between Sydney (9th) and The Hague (11th). The Mercer Cost of Living Ranking ranks it 74th, behind Nanjing (73rd) and just above Barcelona (75th). The cost of living survey reports that factors such as currency fluctuations, cost inflation for goods and services, and instability of accommodation prices are key to determining the cost of expat packages for employees on international assignment.
Last updated in January 2024. More city benchmarking insights, profiles and reports in our City Observatory.
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