Economy, jobs and prices in Nürnberg, Germany: official figures
Among 22 large German cities, Nürnberg had the 8th lowest unemployment rate in 2023, at 5.9% (median of all 400 districts: 5.0%). In 2019 it was 5.2%.
How high is youth unemployment in Nürnberg?
Among 22 large German cities, Nürnberg had the 10th lowest unemployment rate among under-25s in 2023, at 5.1% (median of all 400 districts: 4.4%). In 2019 it was 4.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Nürnberg?
Among 22 large German cities, Nürnberg had the 2nd lowest share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in 2023, at 27.7% (median of all 400 districts: 31.8%). In 2019 it was 22.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Nürnberg?
Among 22 large German cities, Nürnberg had the 11th lowest median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in 2023, at €4,035 (median of all 400 districts: €3,604). In 2019 it was €3,676.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Nürnberg?
Nürnberg's median full-time wage of women as a share of men's was 86.9% in 2023, 11th lowest of 22 large German cities and 168th lowest of 400 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was 83.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Nürnberg?
Nürnberg's purchasing power per resident was €29,662 in 2023, 11th highest of 22 large German cities and 183rd highest of 400 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was €23,973.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Nürnberg?
Among 22 large German cities, Nürnberg had the 11th lowest share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in 2023, at 15.6% (median of all 400 districts: 19.7%). In 2019 it was 15.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Nürnberg?
Nürnberg's commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) was +27.6 in 2023, 8th highest of 22 large German cities and 41st highest of 400 districts nationwide. In 2019 it was +29.0.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Nürnberg?
Among 22 large German cities, Nürnberg had the 9th lowest number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in 2023, at 5.9 (median of all 400 districts: 3.9). In 2019 it was 7.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Nürnberg?
The unemployment rate in Nürnberg was 5.7% in 2024 (6.5% for women, 5.7% for men).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat are the main jobs in Nürnberg?
361,000 jobs were based in Nürnberg in 2024; the biggest employers were trade, transport, hotels and restaurants (21% of jobs) and public administration, education and health (20%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people commute to Nürnberg?
162,684 people commuted into Nürnberg for work in 2018 and 69,841 commuted out.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many tourists visit Nürnberg?
Tourist accommodation in Nürnberg recorded 1,501,994 nights in 2020, 25% by visitors from abroad.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow do people get to work in Nürnberg?
In 2016, 28% of journeys to work in Nürnberg were by public transport, 52% by car, 9% by bicycle and 9% on foot.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many cars are there in Nürnberg?
There were 397 registered cars per 1,000 residents in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Nürnberg compares with other cities in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) – large cities (2023)
Nürnberg ranks 15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Düsseldorf | 7.0% |
| 13 | Bonn | 6.8% |
| 14 | Dresden | 6.1% |
| 15 | Nürnberg | 5.9% |
| 16 | Frankfurt am Main | 5.9% |
| 17 | Leipzig | 5.6% |
| 18 | Augsburg | 5.5% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) – large cities (2023)
Nürnberg ranks 12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Köln | €4,283 |
| 10 | Augsburg | €4,068 |
| 11 | Essen | €4,058 |
| 12 | Nürnberg | €4,035 |
| 13 | Bremen | €4,031 |
| 14 | Münster | €4,007 |
| 15 | Duisburg | €3,982 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) – large cities (2023)
Nürnberg ranks 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Hamburg | €31,146 |
| 9 | Karlsruhe | €30,439 |
| 10 | Essen | €29,981 |
| 11 | Nürnberg | €29,662 |
| 12 | Wuppertal | €29,038 |
| 13 | Augsburg | €29,004 |
| 14 | Bielefeld | €28,878 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) – large cities (2023)
Nürnberg ranks 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leipzig | 68.9% |
| 2 | München | 68.3% |
| 3 | Dresden | 66.5% |
| 4 | Nürnberg | 66.0% |
| 5 | Hamburg | 64.9% |
| 6 | Augsburg | 64.5% |
| 7 | Düsseldorf | 63.8% |
Journeys to work by public transport (2016)
Nürnberg ranks 12 of 77, highest first.
| Rank | City | Journeys to work by public transport |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Düsseldorf | 31.1% |
| 10 | Mainz | 30.0% |
| 11 | Potsdam | 28.0% |
| 12 | Nürnberg | 27.6% |
| 13 | Dresden | 26.2% |
| 14 | Kassel | 25.1% |
| 15 | Freiburg im Breisgau | 24.8% |
Cars per 1,000 residents (2023)
Nürnberg ranks 53 of 77, highest first.
| Rank | City | Cars per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Erfurt | 400 |
| 51 | Bremerhaven | 399 |
| 52 | Augsburg | 398 |
| 53 | Nürnberg | 397 |
| 54 | Mainz | 386 |
| 55 | Kiel | 385 |
| 56 | Göttingen | 384 |
Tourist nights (2020)
Nürnberg ranks 12 of 77, highest first.
| Rank | City | Tourist nights |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Stuttgart | 1,648,103 |
| 10 | Lübeck | 1,572,499 |
| 11 | Rostock | 1,522,370 |
| 12 | Nürnberg | 1,501,994 |
| 13 | Bremen | 1,206,886 |
| 14 | Freiburg im Breisgau | 1,130,338 |
| 15 | Hannover | 999,654 |
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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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