Economy, jobs and prices in Biberach (Baden-Württemberg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 56,300 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 147% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 51st highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Biberach?
The local economy produced €13.0 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Biberach?
About 118,880 people worked in Biberach in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Biberach?
The unemployment rate in Biberach was 2.4% in 2023, 14th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. It was 2.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Biberach?
In 2023, Biberach recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 2.2%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 34th lowest of 400 districts. It was 2.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Biberach?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Biberach was 28.4% in 2023, 145th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. That is up from 20.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Biberach?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Biberach was €4,336 in 2023, 27th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. That is up from €3,939 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Biberach?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Biberach was 84.9% in 2023, 108th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. That is up from 82.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Biberach?
At €31,248 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Biberach ranked 72nd highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €24,619.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Biberach?
In 2023, Biberach recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 21.2%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 134th highest of 400 districts. It was 21.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Biberach?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Biberach was -3.0 in 2023, 144th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. It was -2.6 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Biberach?
In 2023, Biberach had 1.6 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 13th lowest of 400 districts. It was 2.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Biberach?
The largest part of the economy of Biberach in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 53.2% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (15.6%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Biberach?
Factories, mines and energy produced 53.2% of the value added in Biberach in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Biberach growing?
Gross value added rose from €7.9 billion in 2015 to €11.9 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 50% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Biberach?
Of the 118,880 jobs located in Biberach in 2023, 24% in public services, education, health and other services, 40% in industry and 2.1% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Biberach?
The number of people working in Biberach rose by 11.7% between 2015 and 2023, to 118,880.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Biberach compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Biberach ranks 387 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 384 | Oberallgäu | 2.5% |
| 385 | Neu-Ulm | 2.5% |
| 386 | Regensburg, Landkreis | 2.5% |
| 387 | Biberach | 2.4% |
| 388 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | 2.4% |
| 389 | Neustadt a. d. Aisch-Bad Windsheim | 2.4% |
| 390 | Würzburg, Landkreis | 2.4% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Biberach ranks 27 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Karlsruhe, Stadtkreis | €4,384 |
| 25 | Heidelberg, Stadtkreis | €4,365 |
| 26 | Esslingen | €4,340 |
| 27 | Biberach | €4,336 |
| 28 | Ludwigsburg | €4,306 |
| 29 | Hamburg | €4,304 |
| 30 | Ostalbkreis | €4,302 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Biberach ranks 72 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Regensburg, Landkreis | €31,312 |
| 70 | Stade | €31,298 |
| 71 | Verden | €31,282 |
| 72 | Biberach | €31,248 |
| 73 | Zollernalbkreis | €31,221 |
| 74 | Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald | €31,210 |
| 75 | Memmingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €31,191 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Biberach ranks 55 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Forchheim | 70.1% |
| 53 | Calw | 70.1% |
| 54 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | 70.1% |
| 55 | Biberach | 70.0% |
| 56 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | 70.0% |
| 57 | Mittelsachsen | 70.0% |
| 58 | Neuburg-Schrobenhausen | 70.0% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Biberach ranks 10 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Tuttlingen | 56.3% |
| 8 | Olpe | 54.6% |
| 9 | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt | 54.5% |
| 10 | Biberach | 53.2% |
| 11 | Erlangen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 53.1% |
| 12 | Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 52.5% |
| 13 | Germersheim | 51.2% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Biberach ranks 375 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 372 | Oder-Spree | 15.9% |
| 373 | Greiz | 15.9% |
| 374 | Mansfeld-Südharz | 15.9% |
| 375 | Biberach | 15.6% |
| 376 | Salzlandkreis | 15.6% |
| 377 | Uckermark | 15.5% |
| 378 | Ilm-Kreis | 15.5% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Biberach ranks 384 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 381 | Donau-Ries | 13.6% |
| 382 | Hochtaunuskreis | 13.5% |
| 383 | Gütersloh | 13.1% |
| 384 | Biberach | 12.7% |
| 385 | Ludwigsburg | 12.7% |
| 386 | Unterallgäu | 12.7% |
| 387 | Mainz-Bingen | 12.7% |
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