Infrastructure Monitor 2025: Where Germany stands

The Infrastructure Monitor 2025 analyzes how private individuals and companies rate the infrastructure in Germany - from energy and transport to digital networking. The study highlights perceptions of the current situation and specific areas for action. The results are intended to provide orientation for the sustainable design of infrastructure in Germany.

Assessments of the German infrastructure in 2025 are mixed: While 84% of the companies surveyed rate the condition and functionality of the infrastructure as positive, only 45% of private individuals share this view.

The majority of companies consider the infrastructure to be "sufficiently functional", as it is only one difficulty among many in view of complex framework conditions such as geopolitical challenges, supply insecurity and competitive pressure. In contrast, private individuals rate shortcomings such as traffic jams, dead spots and delayed trains much more negatively and urgently based on their direct and daily experience.

Infrastructure Monitor 2025 (in German only)

How do companies and private individuals rate the performance of German infrastructure?

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Key Facts

Different perceptions
- 84% of companies are satisfied with the infrastructure (13% very, 71% rather), but only 45% of citizens share this view.
- Companies rate the level of digitalization of the infrastructure significantly higher than private individuals in almost all areas.
Investment and modernization requirements
- 72 percent of companies expect rising costs and slower processes if infrastructure deficiencies persist. 71 percent of private individuals believe that Germany is at risk as a business location.
- Companies see potential for improvement above all in efficiency and functionality. Private individuals focus on affordability and reliability.
Digitalization as a driver of the future
- Private individuals and companies consider digital infrastructure to be crucial for Germany's competitiveness.
- Companies see high-performance networks and data platforms as key levers for efficiency and innovation.

Targeted investments in maintenance and modernization are needed, combined with simple and effective processes. Projects should be implemented quickly and results should be visible in everyday life. In this way, lost trust can be regained and Germany's competitiveness secured.