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Cities under the microscope: Frankfurt is Germany's most dynamic major city

The financial metropolis shows the strongest economic development in a ranking and overtakes last year's winner Mainz. Munich is top in terms of economic power - and an important future field.

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Cities under the microscope: Frankfurt is Germany's most dynamic major city

Frankfurt has been ranked as the most dynamic major city in Germany, according to a new analysis by IW Consult. The city has taken the top spot from Mainz, which drops to tenth place, and is driven by strong economic and labour market growth. Frankfurt's economic ranking is number one, and it has the highest growth in municipal tax revenue from 2020 to 2025.

In a separate ranking of current economic strength, Munich remains at the top, with high rankings in job market, property market, and quality of life, but also has the highest rents and property prices.

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