Stuttgart

Stuttgart

Stuttgart – A Livable City. The global 2030 Agenda at local level. 4th Voluntary Local Review

Insights of the Report

Stuttgart’s fourth Voluntary Local Review (VLR) presents a comprehensive and data-rich account of the city’s progress toward the SDGs, grounded in the national "SDG Indicators for Municipalities" framework. Structured indicator-by-indicator, the report draws on data from 2010 to 2024, with trends contextualised through local targets, definitions and methods adapted to the Stuttgart context. The 2025 edition introduces several new elements: a direct link between each indicator and its corresponding SDG target, new small-scale data at the district level, fifteen new indicators, and a new index to improve monitoring granularity. Through this evolving approach, the city deepens its commitment to evidence-based, locally grounded sustainable development planning.

City Profile

Stuttgart is the capital city of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. With a population of approximately 634,000 people, it is the sixth-largest city in Germany. Stuttgart is a major economic hub in Germany and is home to many international companies, including Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. The city has a highly skilled workforce and is known for its innovation in areas such as engineering, manufacturing and design. Stuttgart is also renowned for its cultural offerings. The city is home to a number of world-class museums, including the Mercedes-Benz Museum, the Stuttgart Art Museum, and the State Museum of Natural History. Stuttgart also has a vibrant performing arts scene, with numerous theatres, opera houses, and concert halls. Stuttgart is a city that values sustainability and environmental protection. It has implemented a range of measures to reduce its carbon footprint and promote green living.

The Report and more

The VLR report is available here:
Stuttgart – A Livable City. The global 2030 Agenda at local level. 4th Voluntary Local Review / German version
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Stuttgart a Livable City. The 2030 Agenda at a Local Level