Composite profile
Overall score
70/100
Use the Magdeburg profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level context alongside Leipzig, Dresden, and Berlin.
Overall70/100
Affordability78/100
Air quality72/100
Energy72/100
Germany / Central Europe
Magdeburg, Germany City Intelligence
Magdeburg is the capital of Saxony-Anhalt in eastern Germany with logistics, manufacturing, and a planned semiconductor-investment profile, used for cost-friendly eastern German relocation comparison. Magdeburg is a central europe city of about ~0.4M metro in Germany. On the composite city-intelligence score, Magdeburg sits around the indexed median (70/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~0.4M metro
Image credit: Image: Olivier Cleynen / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Good70/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Magdeburg data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 78/100 | Magdeburg's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 72/100 | Magdeburg's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 72/100 | Magdeburg's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 69/100 | Magdeburg's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 71/100 | Magdeburg's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 68/100 | Magdeburg's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 68/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety82/100
Low crime84/100
Personal safety83/100
Night safety78/100
Road safety79/100
Magdeburg ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (82/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life82/100
Healthcare88/100
Education87/100
Green space73/100
Cleanliness88/100
Infrastructure93/100
Mobility73/100
Magdeburg has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness83/100
Education87/100
Green space73/100
Overall safety82/100
Magdeburg scores very high for family living (83/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability81/100
Walkability86/100
Cycling87/100
Infrastructure93/100
Magdeburg is very high for remote workers (81/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability81/100
Healthcare88/100
Cleanliness88/100
Outdoor lifestyle40/100
Magdeburg is very high for retirement (81/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Magdeburg
Local public safety guidance for Magdeburg, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| European emergency | 11224/7 | 112 reaches fire and ambulance dispatch nationwide. |
| Police | 11024/7 | — |
| Fire and ambulance | 11224/7 | — |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Magdeburg, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Germany emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- European Commission: 112 — The European emergency number
Used as the primary attribution for the EU-wide 112 universal emergency number on European country profiles.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Magdeburg
Healthcare context for Magdeburg, with national-level information from Germany where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Magdeburg, see the Germany healthcare profile.
Healthcare sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.
- Federal Ministry of Health (Bundesministerium für Gesundheit): Federal Ministry of Health, Germany
Used as the primary attribution for German public-health context.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Magdeburg
Local mobility context for Magdeburg, with national-level context from Germany where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Magdeburg, see the Germany transport profile.
Transport sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.
- Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr: Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport
Used as the primary federal attribution for German national transport context.
- Deutsche Bahn AG: Deutsche Bahn
Used as the primary attribution for German national rail operator information.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Magdeburg. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Magdeburg
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Magdeburg will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Magdeburg air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Magdeburg drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Magdeburg
Is Magdeburg worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (82/100), with nearby nature such as High Fläming Nature Park, Brocken.
Is Magdeburg good for families?
Excellent (83/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Magdeburg affordable?
More affordable than average; about €1,470/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Magdeburg?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Magdeburg's main industries?
Mainly manufacturing, automotive, technology.
What is the climate in Magdeburg?
A humid continental climate, averaging about 6.8°C.
Does Magdeburg have universities?
Higher education is strong (73/100).
What is healthcare like in Magdeburg?
Healthcare access is strong (74/100).
Is Magdeburg good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (73/100).
What nature is near Magdeburg?
Within ~170 km: High Fläming Nature Park, Brocken.
Explore Magdeburg modules
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Cost of Living in Magdeburg
Magdeburg's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Magdeburg
Magdeburg's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Magdeburg
Magdeburg's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Magdeburg
Magdeburg's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Magdeburg
Magdeburg's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Magdeburg
Magdeburg's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Magdeburg
Cost of living estimates for Magdeburg — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Magdeburg
Climate profile for Magdeburg — Humid Continental climate, annual average 6.8°C, comfort score 64/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Magdeburg
Economy and jobs profile for Magdeburg — industrial city, economy score 77/100, key industries including manufacturing, automotive, technology. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Magdeburg
Education profile for Magdeburg — student city, education score 71/100, 5 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Magdeburg
Healthcare and retirement profile for Magdeburg — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 74/100, retirement score 73/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Magdeburg
Source-attributed visual context for Magdeburg using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Magdeburg
Weekend trip planning checklist for Magdeburg — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Magdeburg
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Magdeburg
Estimate a monthly budget for Magdeburg using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Magdeburg
Plan a trip budget for Magdeburg using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Magdeburg
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Magdeburg. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Wolfsburg, Germany
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Leipzig, Germany
Same region · about 101 km from Magdeburg. Explore Leipzig's city intelligence profile.
Potsdam, Germany
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Hildesheim, Germany
Same region · about 115 km from Magdeburg. Explore Hildesheim's city intelligence profile.
Berlin, Germany
Same region · about 126 km from Magdeburg. Explore Berlin's city intelligence profile.
Weimar, Germany
Same region · about 130 km from Magdeburg. Explore Weimar's city intelligence profile.
Hanover, Germany
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Jena, Germany
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Magdeburg FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Magdeburg, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Magdeburg
Is Magdeburg worth visiting?
Magdeburg has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as High Fläming Nature Park, Brocken and Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Magdeburg?
Magdeburg has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 82/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Magdeburg?
A single resident of Magdeburg spends roughly €1,470 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €781. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Germany. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Magdeburg?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Magdeburg is very high for remote workers (81/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Magdeburg?
Magdeburg's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in manufacturing, technology and healthcare. Magdeburg has a manufacturing-oriented economy with strengths in manufacturing, automotive and technology.
Is Magdeburg good for digital nomads and remote work?
Magdeburg offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 83/100.
What are the education options in Magdeburg?
Magdeburg is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Mathematics and Energy.
Is Magdeburg a good place to study?
Magdeburg offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Magdeburg?
Magdeburg has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 74/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Magdeburg a good place to retire?
Magdeburg offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 73/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Magdeburg?
Magdeburg has a humid continental climate, averaging about 6.8°C annually with roughly 721 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Magdeburg a safe place to live?
Magdeburg ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (82/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
How easy is it to get around Magdeburg?
Magdeburg indexes a walkability score of 86 and a cycling score of 87 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Magdeburg?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Magdeburg include High Fläming Nature Park, Brocken and Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Magdeburg good for families?
Magdeburg scores very high for family living (83/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Magdeburg?
Magdeburg rates 40/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 73/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as High Fläming Nature Park, Brocken and Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Magdeburg profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level context alongside Leipzig, Dresden, and Berlin. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (78/100) and air quality (72/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (68/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Germany country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Magdeburg appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.