Economy, jobs and prices in Böblingen (Baden-Württemberg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 77,400 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 202% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 17th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Böblingen?
The local economy produced €34.1 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Böblingen?
About 230,390 people worked in Böblingen in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Böblingen?
The unemployment rate in Böblingen was 3.4% in 2023, 84th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 2.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Böblingen?
At 2.2% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Böblingen ranked 35th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). That is up from 1.9% 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 Böblingen?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Böblingen was 24.1% in 2023, 69th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. In 2019 the figure was 23.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Böblingen?
In 2023, Böblingen recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €5,127, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 4th highest of 400 districts. It was €4,809 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Böblingen?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Böblingen was 70.1% in 2023, 3rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. In 2019 the figure was 64.6%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Böblingen?
At €33,025 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Böblingen ranked 21st highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). It was €26,440 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Böblingen?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Böblingen was 17.5% in 2023, 140th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. That is down from 17.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Böblingen?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Böblingen was +7.3 in 2023, 93rd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. It was +7.6 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Böblingen?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Böblingen was 3.3 in 2023, 145th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. In 2019 the figure was 3.0.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Böblingen?
The largest part of the economy of Böblingen in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 57.4% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (16.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Böblingen?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 57.4% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Böblingen growing?
Gross value added rose from €21.7 billion in 2015 to €31.2 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 44% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Böblingen?
Of the 230,390 jobs located in Böblingen in 2023, 21% in public services, education, health and other services, 34% in industry and 0.3% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Böblingen?
The number of people working in Böblingen rose by 5.9% between 2015 and 2023, to 230,390.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Böblingen compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Böblingen ranks 317 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 314 | Osterholz | 3.5% |
| 315 | Freudenstadt | 3.5% |
| 316 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | 3.4% |
| 317 | Böblingen | 3.4% |
| 318 | Aschaffenburg, Landkreis | 3.4% |
| 319 | Kempten (Allgäu), Kreisfreie Stadt | 3.4% |
| 320 | Heilbronn, Landkreis | 3.4% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Böblingen ranks 4 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ingolstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €5,637 |
| 2 | Wolfsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €5,529 |
| 3 | Erlangen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €5,435 |
| 4 | Böblingen | €5,127 |
| 5 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | €5,094 |
| 6 | Stuttgart, Stadtkreis | €5,088 |
| 7 | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt | €5,079 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Böblingen ranks 21 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Harburg | €33,582 |
| 19 | Landsberg am Lech | €33,206 |
| 20 | Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis | €33,032 |
| 21 | Böblingen | €33,025 |
| 22 | Erlangen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €32,962 |
| 23 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | €32,910 |
| 24 | Ludwigsburg | €32,907 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Böblingen ranks 94 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | Rottal-Inn | 69.1% |
| 92 | Neu-Ulm | 69.1% |
| 93 | Harz | 69.1% |
| 94 | Böblingen | 69.1% |
| 95 | Emmendingen | 69.0% |
| 96 | Miesbach | 69.0% |
| 97 | Leipzig | 68.9% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Böblingen ranks 6 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Dingolfing-Landau | 62.7% |
| 4 | Spree-Neiße | 60.2% |
| 5 | Salzgitter, Kreisfreie Stadt | 59.0% |
| 6 | Böblingen | 57.4% |
| 7 | Tuttlingen | 56.3% |
| 8 | Olpe | 54.6% |
| 9 | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt | 54.5% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Böblingen ranks 368 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 365 | Kyffhäuserkreis | 16.5% |
| 366 | Burgenlandkreis | 16.3% |
| 367 | Schmalkalden-Meiningen | 16.3% |
| 368 | Böblingen | 16.3% |
| 369 | Wilhelmshaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.2% |
| 370 | Zweibrücken, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.1% |
| 371 | Wesermarsch | 16.0% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Böblingen ranks 397 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 394 | Landshut, Landkreis | 10.1% |
| 395 | Ingolstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 8.8% |
| 396 | Dingolfing-Landau | 8.4% |
| 397 | Böblingen | 8.1% |
| 398 | München, Landkreis | 8.1% |
| 399 | Heilbronn, Landkreis | 7.2% |
| 400 | Wolfsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.1% |
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