Uckermark: Clear decline in the number of inhabitants until 2030!

Uckermark: Clear decline in the number of inhabitants until 2030!

Uckermark, Deutschland - The Uckermark is faced with significant change, as the current ZuFtSatlas 2025 by Prognos AG. While the region is a leader in the expansion of renewable energies, they are plagued by serious demographic challenges. According to the forecasts, the population could decrease by around a quarter by 2030, which brings massive effects on supply, mobility and securing skilled workers.

The Uckermark is classified as one of the regions with high future risks, which is noticeable, among other things, by low purchasing power, a lower innovative strength and a below -average infrastructural connection. The low dynamics of start -ups must also be pointed out here that inhibits the economic growth of the region.

renewable energies in the upswing

A ray of hope for the Uckermark is the rapid expansion of renewable energies. In the period from 2019 to 2023, the region is one of the three leadership in the expansion of wind and solar power plants. This progress is considered a positive indicator of sustainability and shows that the Uckermark can set the course for a green future despite many challenges. Around 50 percent of electricity consumption in Germany were won in the first quarter of 2023 from renewable energies, with wind energy in particular playing a leading role, as the Zukunftsatlas 2025 also analyzes the economic situation in the past 20 years and shows that the workplace situation in most German counties, including Uckermark, has become significantly more tense. The region also has a return in patent applications and has a hard time gaining and holding highly qualified specialists.

local initiatives and future prospects

The local authorities have already reacted to the challenges. Projects such as the "Future Workshop municipalities - attractive in change" have started to develop long -term perspectives for young families and specialists. These initiatives should not only improve general interest, but also promote stronger citizen participation. The Uckermark can and must use the opportunities in the area of sustainable energy generation to remain attractive in the future.