Germany retail property price index, 2013=100, quarterly
Germany retail property price index, 2013=100, quarterly stood at 96.7 in Q2 2026, according to Deutsche Bundesbank. It is one of the indicators in the Property market (quarterly) table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2013 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Property market (quarterly) table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial property price index, total | 168.6 | 169.3 | 169.3 | 168.8 | 167.9 | 167.1 | 165.9 | 164.4 | 163.5 | 163.5 | |
| Commercial property price index, retail | 96.7 | 97.4 | 97.5 | 97.3 | 97 | 96.6 | 96.5 | 95.4 | 95.1 | 95.1 | |
| Commercial property price index, multi family houses | 204.6 | 203.9 | 203.1 | 202.5 | 201.2 | 200 | 198.8 | 196.3 | 194.6 | 194.2 |
Understanding germany retail property price index, 2013=100, quarterly
Valuations of commercial spaces dedicated to consumer commerce and physical trade are quantified in this nationwide base-year index. The dataset deliberately isolates retail properties—ranging from high-street storefronts to large-scale shopping complexes—filtering out office buildings and residential multi-family portfolios. Because it spans the entire country, the metric blends pricing data from both dominant metropolitan centers and smaller provincial markets, setting it apart from the specialized supra-regional breakdown. It serves as a direct gauge of the physical retail sector's asset strength, moving independently of administrative or purely residential real estate categories.
While quarter-on-quarter observations offer a granular view of immediate pricing shifts, standard analysis favors year-on-year comparisons to bypass the sluggish reporting cycles typical of commercial real estate transactions. Changes in consumer behavior or the consolidation of physical retail footprints can introduce long-term structural breaks in this index, fundamentally altering its trajectory compared to the broader commercial aggregate. Preliminary figures are routinely revised as final transaction deeds are recorded, meaning sudden sequential drops or spikes should be treated with caution until subsequent releases confirm the trend. Analyzing this index alongside its office counterpart reveals how differently physical retail is adjusting to macroeconomic pressures.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index cover properties outside the major cities?
- Yes, it encompasses retail asset valuations nationwide, capturing transactions in both primary and secondary markets.
- Are logistics centers and warehouses included in the retail category?
- Generally, distribution and logistics facilities fall under industrial real estate, keeping this metric focused on direct consumer-facing properties.
- Why are early estimates subject to revision?
- Commercial real estate deals take considerable time to finalize and register, causing initial index calculations to rely on incomplete transaction volumes.