Economy, jobs and prices in Calw (Baden-Württemberg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 31,800 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 83% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 295th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Calw?
The local economy produced €5.7 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Calw?
About 69,110 people worked in Calw in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Calw?
In 2023, Calw recorded an unemployment rate of 3.6%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 101st lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 2.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Calw?
At 2.7% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Calw ranked 79th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). That is up from 2.2% 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 Calw?
At 25.8% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Calw ranked 95th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). It was 21.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Calw?
At €3,729 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Calw ranked 137th highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). In 2019 the figure was €3,394.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Calw?
In 2023, Calw recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 84.6%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 100th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 83.4%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Calw?
At €30,732 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Calw ranked 103rd highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €24,256.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Calw?
At 24.2% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Calw ranked 31st highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). It was also 24.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Calw?
In 2023, Calw recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -41.3, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 43rd lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was -41.8.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Calw?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Calw was 1.7 in 2023, 16th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. In 2019 the figure was 4.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Calw?
The largest part of the economy of Calw in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 26.8% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (25.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Calw?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 26.8% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Calw growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.8 billion in 2015 to €5.2 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 38% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Calw?
Of the 69,110 jobs located in Calw in 2023, 34% in public services, education, health and other services, 23% in industry and 1.1% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Calw?
The number of people working in Calw rose by 7.7% between 2015 and 2023, to 69,110.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Calw compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Calw ranks 300 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 297 | Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis | 3.7% |
| 298 | Mayen-Koblenz | 3.7% |
| 299 | Tirschenreuth | 3.6% |
| 300 | Calw | 3.6% |
| 301 | Regen | 3.6% |
| 302 | Hof, Landkreis | 3.6% |
| 303 | Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen | 3.6% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Calw ranks 137 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 134 | Märkischer Kreis | €3,735 |
| 135 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | €3,734 |
| 136 | Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,729 |
| 137 | Calw | €3,729 |
| 138 | Zweibrücken, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,726 |
| 139 | Rhein-Erft-Kreis | €3,725 |
| 140 | Ebersberg | €3,722 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Calw ranks 103 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | Landshut, Landkreis | €30,759 |
| 101 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | €30,739 |
| 102 | Lindau (Bodensee) | €30,735 |
| 103 | Calw | €30,732 |
| 104 | Rastatt | €30,731 |
| 105 | Alzey-Worms | €30,699 |
| 106 | Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €30,687 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Calw ranks 53 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Rhön-Grabfeld | 70.1% |
| 51 | Würzburg, Landkreis | 70.1% |
| 52 | Forchheim | 70.1% |
| 53 | Calw | 70.1% |
| 54 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | 70.1% |
| 55 | Biberach | 70.0% |
| 56 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | 70.0% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Calw ranks 179 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 176 | Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald | 27.1% |
| 177 | Regen | 27.1% |
| 178 | Roth | 26.9% |
| 179 | Calw | 26.8% |
| 180 | Grafschaft Bentheim | 26.8% |
| 181 | Harz | 26.6% |
| 182 | Amberg-Sulzbach | 26.6% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Calw ranks 258 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 255 | Hamm, Kreisfreie Stadt | 20.8% |
| 256 | Hof, Landkreis | 20.8% |
| 257 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 20.7% |
| 258 | Calw | 20.7% |
| 259 | Ortenaukreis | 20.7% |
| 260 | Schwandorf | 20.7% |
| 261 | Leverkusen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 20.5% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Calw ranks 148 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 145 | Prignitz | 25.4% |
| 146 | Duisburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.4% |
| 147 | Lüchow-Dannenberg | 25.3% |
| 148 | Calw | 25.3% |
| 149 | Havelland | 25.3% |
| 150 | Ahrweiler | 25.3% |
| 151 | Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.3% |
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