Data pool "SMEs"
Research activities in this area focus on the general situation, development and economic significance of SMEs. Of particular importance are the regular studies for the "Zukunftspanel Mittelstand", the "NUI-Regionenranking" and the IfM regional database. In addition, small surveys on current topics/challenges are carried out at irregular intervals.
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Data pool "Mittelstand“ | 2025 Company transfers 2026-2030
Due to the lack of official statistics, IfM Bonn has been estimating the number of upcoming company transfers in Germany at regular intervals since the mid-1990s. The next estimate is scheduled for 2025.
Data pool "Mittelstand“ | 2024 Continuous update of SME-relevant data and facts
The core tasks of this research area include the periodic collection and preparation of data and facts specific to business start-ups and different company sizes. In addition to the updating of sector-specific statistics, key SME indicators, sectoral data and regional data are regularly compiled.