Germany has solidified its position as Europe’s robotics powerhouse, ranking fourth globally in industrial robot density and leading Europe in new robot installations, according to the International Federation of Robotics 2025 World Report. This dominance reflects Germany’s strategic importance as a manufacturing hub and its ability to attract significant foreign investment in automation technologies.
What you should know: Germany stands as the only European country to crack the global top five across multiple robotics categories.
- The country achieved fourth place worldwide in industrial robot density with 449 robots per 10,000 manufacturing employees.
- Germany installed 26,982 new robots, more than any other European nation.
- It ranks fifth globally in overall market size, trailing only China, Japan, the United States, and South Korea.
The big picture: Germany’s robotics sector represents a massive portion of both European and global markets.
- Roughly half of all robots installed in Western Europe are deployed in Germany.
- The top five robotics markets account for 80 percent of global robot installations.
- Western Europe’s service robot sales grew 18 percent last year, outpacing the global growth rate of 9 percent.
Investment momentum: Foreign companies are betting heavily on Germany’s automation sector, making it a magnet for international capital.
- Between 2019 and 2024, over 450 investment projects were implemented in Germany’s robotics and automation sector.
- This investment volume places Germany first in Europe and second worldwide, behind only the United States.
- The service robot sector is projected to grow 27 percent between 2025 and 2028.
What they’re saying: Industry experts view Germany as an increasingly attractive destination for robotics innovation.
- “Germany continues to be a top destination for foreign direct investment in automation and robotics,” says Peggy Görlitz, a robotics expert at Germany Trade & Invest, the German government’s international business promotion agency.
- “This underscores Germany’s strong appeal as a hub for innovation and advanced manufacturing.”
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