Economy, jobs and prices in Emmendingen (Baden-Württemberg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 36,000 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 94% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 216th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Emmendingen?
The local economy produced €6.8 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Emmendingen?
About 79,290 people worked in Emmendingen in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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In 2023, Emmendingen recorded an unemployment rate of 2.8%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 42nd lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 2.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Emmendingen?
In 2023, Emmendingen recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 2.0%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 13th lowest of 400 districts. It was 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 Emmendingen?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Emmendingen was 21.8% in 2023, 44th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 19.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Emmendingen?
In 2023, Emmendingen recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,749, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 130th highest of 400 districts. That is up from €3,379 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Emmendingen?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Emmendingen was 86.4% in 2023, 148th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. In 2019 the figure was 85.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Emmendingen?
In 2023, Emmendingen recorded a purchasing power per resident of €30,224, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 145th highest of 400 districts. That is up from €23,678 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Emmendingen?
In 2023, Emmendingen recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 24.3%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 26th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 25.4%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Emmendingen?
At -28.1 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Emmendingen ranked 89th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is up from -31.1 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Emmendingen?
At 3.2 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Emmendingen ranked 127th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). In 2019 the figure was 2.3.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Emmendingen?
The largest part of the economy of Emmendingen in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 37.1% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (21.0%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Emmendingen?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 37.1% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
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Gross value added rose from €4.4 billion in 2015 to €6.2 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 42% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Emmendingen?
Of the 79,290 jobs located in Emmendingen in 2023, 31% in public services, education, health and other services, 28% in industry and 2.2% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Emmendingen?
The number of people working in Emmendingen rose by 9.2% between 2015 and 2023, to 79,290.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Emmendingen compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Emmendingen ranks 359 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 356 | Straubing-Bogen | 2.8% |
| 357 | Rhön-Grabfeld | 2.8% |
| 358 | Haßberge | 2.8% |
| 359 | Emmendingen | 2.8% |
| 360 | Freising | 2.8% |
| 361 | Traunstein | 2.8% |
| 362 | Weilheim-Schongau | 2.8% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Emmendingen ranks 130 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 127 | Main-Tauber-Kreis | €3,751 |
| 128 | Osnabrück, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,750 |
| 129 | Herne, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,750 |
| 130 | Emmendingen | €3,749 |
| 131 | Eichstätt | €3,748 |
| 132 | Neuburg-Schrobenhausen | €3,744 |
| 133 | Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,735 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Emmendingen ranks 145 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 142 | Donau-Ries | €30,271 |
| 143 | Waldshut | €30,260 |
| 144 | Warendorf | €30,248 |
| 145 | Emmendingen | €30,224 |
| 146 | Kaufbeuren, Kreisfreie Stadt | €30,222 |
| 147 | Hochsauerlandkreis | €30,220 |
| 148 | Wesel | €30,219 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Emmendingen ranks 95 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 98 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | 68.9% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Emmendingen ranks 64 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Wartburgkreis | 37.5% |
| 62 | Reutlingen | 37.5% |
| 63 | Schwandorf | 37.5% |
| 64 | Emmendingen | 37.1% |
| 65 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 36.9% |
| 66 | Coburg, Landkreis | 36.3% |
| 67 | Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt | 36.2% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Emmendingen ranks 254 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 251 | Freiburg im Breisgau, Stadtkreis | 21.0% |
| 252 | Kitzingen | 20.9% |
| 253 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | 20.9% |
| 254 | Emmendingen | 20.8% |
| 255 | Hamm, Kreisfreie Stadt | 20.8% |
| 256 | Hof, Landkreis | 20.8% |
| 257 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 20.7% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Emmendingen ranks 249 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 246 | Herford | 21.1% |
| 247 | Ammerland | 21.1% |
| 248 | Pinneberg | 21.1% |
| 249 | Emmendingen | 21.0% |
| 250 | Memmingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.0% |
| 251 | Dithmarschen | 21.0% |
| 252 | Main-Tauber-Kreis | 20.8% |
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