Baden-Württemberg is the 3rd largest federal state of Germany, both in size (35.674 km²) and in population (11 million). In 2020 Baden-Württemberg had a Gross Domestic Product of 501 billion Euro, making it one of the strongest economies in Europe with a market size of international level.
Baden-Württemberg is one of the most competitive and innovative regions in Europe and the world, featuring the highest innovation index with 123 patent applications per 100,000 inhabitants. In fact, 5.79 % of GDP go directly into R&D – more than in any other region in Europe and more than in other major OECD countries like Japan or the USA. This unique scientific and technological infrastructure ensures a high educational level of workers and employees.