Economy, jobs and prices in Bonn, Germany: official figures
Among 22 large German cities, Bonn had the 10th lowest unemployment rate in 2023, at 6.8% (median of all 400 districts: 5.0%). In 2019 it was 6.3%.
How high is youth unemployment in Bonn?
Among 22 large German cities, Bonn had the 6th lowest unemployment rate among under-25s in 2023, at 4.4% (median of all 400 districts: 4.4%). In 2019 it was 4.3%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Bonn?
Among 22 large German cities, Bonn had the 6th highest share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in 2023, at 42.6% (median of all 400 districts: 31.8%). In 2019 it was 37.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Bonn?
Among 22 large German cities, Bonn had the 4th highest median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in 2023, at €4,549 (median of all 400 districts: €3,604). In 2019 it was €4,123.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Bonn?
Bonn's median full-time wage of women as a share of men's was 86.7% in 2023, 9th lowest of 22 large German cities and 159th lowest of 400 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was 84.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Bonn?
Among 22 large German cities, Bonn had the 5th highest purchasing power per resident in 2023, at €32,325 (median of all 400 districts: €29,371). In 2019 it was €26,064.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Bonn?
Bonn's share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' was 16.9% in 2023, 8th highest of 22 large German cities and 123rd lowest of 400 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was 17.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Bonn?
Bonn's commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) was +33.4 in 2023, 4th highest of 22 large German cities and 28th highest of 400 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was +33.5.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Bonn?
Bonn's number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses was 5.4 in 2023, 8th lowest of 22 large German cities and 74th highest of 400 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was 4.5.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Bonn?
The unemployment rate in Bonn was 4.7% in 2024.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat are the main jobs in Bonn?
235,000 jobs were based in Bonn in 2024; the biggest employers were public administration, education and health (36% of jobs) and trade, transport, hotels and restaurants (17%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people commute to Bonn?
103,617 people commuted into Bonn for work in 2018 and 43,973 commuted out.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many tourists visit Bonn?
Tourist accommodation in Bonn recorded 765,482 nights in 2020, 13% by visitors from abroad.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow do people get to work in Bonn?
In 2016, 24% of journeys to work in Bonn were by public transport, 49% by car, 17% by bicycle and 8% on foot.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many cars are there in Bonn?
There were 400 registered cars per 1,000 residents in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Bonn compares with other cities in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) – large cities (2023)
Bonn ranks 13 of 22, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %; kreisfreie Städte with city pages
| Rank | City | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) – large cities |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Hamburg | 7.4% |
| 11 | Mannheim | 7.2% |
| 12 | Düsseldorf | 7.0% |
| 13 | Bonn | 6.8% |
| 14 | Dresden | 6.1% |
| 15 | Nürnberg | 5.9% |
| 16 | Frankfurt am Main | 5.9% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) – large cities (2023)
Bonn ranks 4 of 22, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro; kreisfreie Städte with city pages
| Rank | City | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) – large cities |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | München | €5,094 |
| 2 | Stuttgart | €5,088 |
| 3 | Frankfurt am Main | €4,962 |
| 4 | Bonn | €4,549 |
| 5 | Düsseldorf | €4,528 |
| 6 | Mannheim | €4,413 |
| 7 | Karlsruhe | €4,384 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) – large cities (2023)
Bonn ranks 5 of 22, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro; kreisfreie Städte with city pages
| Rank | City | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) – large cities |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Düsseldorf | €34,535 |
| 3 | Stuttgart | €32,874 |
| 4 | Frankfurt am Main | €32,742 |
| 5 | Bonn | €32,325 |
| 6 | Münster | €31,380 |
| 7 | Köln | €31,167 |
| 8 | Hamburg | €31,146 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) – large cities (2023)
Bonn ranks 17 of 22, highest first. INKAR indicator: SV Beschäftigte am Wohnort je 100 Einwohner im erwerbsfähigen Alter in %; kreisfreie Städte with city pages
| Rank | City | Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) – large cities |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Münster | 60.4% |
| 15 | Bochum | 60.2% |
| 16 | Karlsruhe | 60.1% |
| 17 | Bonn | 59.3% |
| 18 | Essen | 59.0% |
| 19 | Wuppertal | 58.2% |
| 20 | Dortmund | 58.0% |
Journeys to work by public transport (2016)
Bonn ranks 16 of 77, highest first.
| Rank | City | Journeys to work by public transport |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Dresden | 26.2% |
| 14 | Kassel | 25.1% |
| 15 | Freiburg im Breisgau | 24.8% |
| 16 | Bonn | 24.5% |
| 17 | Leipzig | 24.3% |
| 18 | Darmstadt | 24.1% |
| 19 | Heidelberg | 24.1% |
Cars per 1,000 residents (2023)
Bonn ranks 49 of 77, highest first.
| Rank | City | Cars per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Magdeburg | 408 |
| 47 | Regensburg | 405 |
| 48 | Mannheim | 401 |
| 49 | Bonn | 400 |
| 50 | Erfurt | 400 |
| 51 | Bremerhaven | 399 |
| 52 | Augsburg | 398 |
Tourist nights (2020)
Bonn ranks 19 of 77, highest first.
| Rank | City | Tourist nights |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Potsdam | 877,185 |
| 17 | Mannheim | 795,981 |
| 18 | Heidelberg | 790,503 |
| 19 | Bonn | 765,482 |
| 20 | Essen | 732,762 |
| 21 | Münster | 712,673 |
| 22 | Dortmund | 673,061 |
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Sources
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset urb_ctour: Urban Audit: culture and tourism (cities), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 235d13e6125c…)
- Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung: INKAR – Indikatoren und Karten zur Raum- und Stadtentwicklung: 43 district (Kreise) indicators, 2012-2024 (table service extract), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c743f54caf6…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset urb_clma: Urban Audit: labour market (cities), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 be050965f9c6…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset urb_ctran: Urban Audit: transport (cities), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 c4e74aa07496…)
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