2025-01-21-莱坊-Katowice_city_attractiveness_and_office_market_Q3_2024_8页_797kb

报告摘要

Population: 279,200 within Katowice and 2,142,800 in the Greater Katowice area.
Occupied 7th place in "Top 10 Large European Cities of the Future 2024" ranking.
Ranked 3rd in national rankings for "Business-Friendly Cities" among municipalities with 150,000-299,000 inhabitants.
Holds the "European City of Science" title for 2024.
Unemployment rate is 1.0% (as of August 2024).
GDP growth exhibited 18.0%, with 3rd place in the "Polish Cities of the Future 2050" sub-ranking and 1st place in the school category.

Achieved significant rankings in quality of life assessments, including 4th place in Business Insider's Best City to Live ranking and 2nd place in the Schuman Foundation's "Europolis" ranking for ecological Polish cities.
Green urban transport utilizes electric and hybrid buses along with extensive EV charging points.
Continuous investments in infrastructure, including districts like New Technologies and a focus on district heating, contribute to high living standards.

Existing office stock: Approximately 752,000 sq m, representing about 6% of Poland's total office stock.
Vacancy rate: 20.5% in Q3 2024, showing a slight improvement quarter-on-quarter.
Leasing activity: Declined significantly in Q1-Q3 2024, with demand dropping by 23% compared to the previous year. Asking rents remained stable between EUR 9 and 14.50 per sq m per month, with service charges consistent.
New supply noted among other Polish cities, with Katowice positioned as a competitive market.

Significant growth projected in the IT sector, particularly in cybersecurity and AI professions, with increased demand for expert-level positions driving salary increases.
Emphasis on not only technical skills but also soft skills and adaptability is growing in the job market.
Focus on sustainable development and ESG reporting expected to shape the demand for specialized roles in the coming years.