Overview
- The annual analysis compares district-free cities using more than 100 indicators and over 50,000 data points, modeling current conditions and change rates to estimate risk to mid-century.
- Bielefeld places second, with Salzgitter and Solingen tied for third, and several North Rhine-Westphalia cities occupy positions five through ten.
- Bremerhaven ranks as most vulnerable due to its coastal location, with Bremen also near the bottom as storm, heavy rain and storm-surge hazards drive higher exposure.
- Duisburg is assessed 64th overall, with elevated storm, cloudburst and flooding risks linked to its direct position on the Rhine.
- Immoscout24 managing director Gesa Crockford urges investment in flood protection, urban greening and heat‑resistant infrastructure to strengthen resilience.