Economy, jobs and prices in Alb-Donau-Kreis (Baden-Württemberg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 34,900 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 91% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 239th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Alb-Donau-Kreis?
The local economy produced €7.9 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Alb-Donau-Kreis?
About 82,190 people worked in Alb-Donau-Kreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Alb-Donau-Kreis?
In 2023, Alb-Donau-Kreis recorded an unemployment rate of 2.6%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 33rd lowest of 400 districts. It was 2.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Alb-Donau-Kreis?
At 2.4% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Alb-Donau-Kreis ranked 51st lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). In 2019 the figure was 2.3%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Alb-Donau-Kreis?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Alb-Donau-Kreis was 20.7% in 2023, 33rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was also 20.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Alb-Donau-Kreis?
At €3,779 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Alb-Donau-Kreis ranked 119th highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). That is up from €3,411 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Alb-Donau-Kreis?
At 82.3% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Alb-Donau-Kreis ranked 50th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). In 2019 the figure was 81.0%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Alb-Donau-Kreis?
In 2023, Alb-Donau-Kreis recorded a purchasing power per resident of €30,739, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 101st highest of 400 districts. It was €24,197 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Alb-Donau-Kreis?
In 2023, Alb-Donau-Kreis recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 25.8%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 8th highest of 400 districts. It was 25.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Alb-Donau-Kreis?
At -51.7 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Alb-Donau-Kreis ranked 28th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). It was -53.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Alb-Donau-Kreis?
At 1.9 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Alb-Donau-Kreis ranked 23rd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). In 2019 the figure was 2.9.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Alb-Donau-Kreis?
The largest part of the economy of Alb-Donau-Kreis in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 41.2% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (19.1%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Alb-Donau-Kreis?
Factories, mines and energy produced 41.2% of the value added in Alb-Donau-Kreis in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Alb-Donau-Kreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €4.9 billion in 2015 to €7.2 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 46% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Alb-Donau-Kreis?
Of the 82,190 jobs located in Alb-Donau-Kreis in 2023, 26% in public services, education, health and other services, 30% in industry and 2.1% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Alb-Donau-Kreis?
The number of people working in Alb-Donau-Kreis rose by 7.7% between 2015 and 2023, to 82,190.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Alb-Donau-Kreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Alb-Donau-Kreis ranks 368 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 365 | Fürth, Landkreis | 2.7% |
| 366 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | 2.7% |
| 367 | München, Landkreis | 2.7% |
| 368 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | 2.6% |
| 369 | Erlangen-Höchstadt | 2.6% |
| 370 | Lindau (Bodensee) | 2.6% |
| 371 | Miesbach | 2.6% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Alb-Donau-Kreis ranks 119 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 116 | Zollernalbkreis | €3,791 |
| 117 | Ansbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,791 |
| 118 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,782 |
| 119 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | €3,779 |
| 120 | Gießen, Landkreis | €3,774 |
| 121 | Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,774 |
| 122 | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis | €3,770 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Alb-Donau-Kreis ranks 101 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 98 | Osterholz | €30,776 |
| 99 | Viersen | €30,760 |
| 100 | Landshut, Landkreis | €30,759 |
| 101 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | €30,739 |
| 102 | Lindau (Bodensee) | €30,735 |
| 103 | Calw | €30,732 |
| 104 | Rastatt | €30,731 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Alb-Donau-Kreis ranks 79 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: SV Beschäftigte am Wohnort je 100 Einwohner im erwerbsfähigen Alter in %
| Rank | Area | Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Vogtlandkreis | 69.5% |
| 77 | Enzkreis | 69.5% |
| 78 | Altötting | 69.5% |
| 79 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | 69.4% |
| 80 | Ostallgäu | 69.4% |
| 81 | Meißen | 69.4% |
| 82 | Straubing-Bogen | 69.4% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Alb-Donau-Kreis ranks 38 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Hohenlohekreis | 41.5% |
| 36 | Landshut, Landkreis | 41.5% |
| 37 | Weilheim-Schongau | 41.3% |
| 38 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | 41.2% |
| 39 | Traunstein | 41.1% |
| 40 | Zweibrücken, Kreisfreie Stadt | 40.9% |
| 41 | Pfaffenhofen a. d. Ilm | 40.4% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Alb-Donau-Kreis ranks 305 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 302 | Unterallgäu | 19.2% |
| 303 | Soest | 19.2% |
| 304 | Ostalbkreis | 19.1% |
| 305 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | 19.1% |
| 306 | Herne, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.1% |
| 307 | Trier, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.1% |
| 308 | Weilheim-Schongau | 19.1% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Alb-Donau-Kreis ranks 358 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 355 | Rottweil | 15.8% |
| 356 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | 15.7% |
| 357 | Karlsruhe, Landkreis | 15.5% |
| 358 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | 15.4% |
| 359 | Emden, Kreisfreie Stadt | 15.4% |
| 360 | Coburg, Landkreis | 15.4% |
| 361 | Cloppenburg | 15.3% |
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