Economy, jobs and prices in Freudenstadt (Baden-Württemberg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 41,400 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 108% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 139th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Freudenstadt?
The local economy produced €5.6 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Freudenstadt?
About 65,190 people worked in Freudenstadt in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Freudenstadt?
In 2023, Freudenstadt recorded an unemployment rate of 3.5%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 87th lowest of 400 districts. 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 Freudenstadt?
At 3.0% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Freudenstadt ranked 105th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). 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 Freudenstadt?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Freudenstadt was 29.4% in 2023, 161st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 29.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Freudenstadt?
In 2023, Freudenstadt recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,983, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 63rd highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €3,624.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Freudenstadt?
At 74.8% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Freudenstadt ranked 7th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). In 2019 the figure was 70.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Freudenstadt?
At €31,183 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Freudenstadt ranked 77th highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €24,336.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Freudenstadt?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Freudenstadt was 21.7% in 2023, 118th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. It was 21.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Freudenstadt?
In 2023, Freudenstadt recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -8.6, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 182nd highest of 400 districts. It was also -8.6 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Freudenstadt?
In 2023, Freudenstadt had 3.0 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 106th lowest of 400 districts. It was 3.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Freudenstadt?
The largest part of the economy of Freudenstadt in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 42.2% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (18.4%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Freudenstadt?
Factories, mines and energy produced 42.2% of the value added in Freudenstadt in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Freudenstadt growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.7 billion in 2015 to €5.2 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 39% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Freudenstadt?
Of the 65,190 jobs located in Freudenstadt in 2023, 26% in public services, education, health and other services, 34% in industry and 0.9% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Freudenstadt?
The number of people working in Freudenstadt rose by 6.3% between 2015 and 2023, to 65,190.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Freudenstadt compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Freudenstadt ranks 315 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 312 | Coesfeld | 3.5% |
| 313 | Kronach | 3.5% |
| 314 | Osterholz | 3.5% |
| 315 | Freudenstadt | 3.5% |
| 316 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | 3.4% |
| 317 | Böblingen | 3.4% |
| 318 | Aschaffenburg, Landkreis | 3.4% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Freudenstadt ranks 63 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Rems-Murr-Kreis | €3,993 |
| 61 | Main-Spessart | €3,990 |
| 62 | Krefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,984 |
| 63 | Freudenstadt | €3,983 |
| 64 | Duisburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,982 |
| 65 | Berlin | €3,982 |
| 66 | Offenbach am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,976 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Freudenstadt ranks 77 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald | €31,210 |
| 75 | Memmingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €31,191 |
| 76 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | €31,188 |
| 77 | Freudenstadt | €31,183 |
| 78 | Bergstraße | €31,180 |
| 79 | Reutlingen | €31,174 |
| 80 | Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt | €31,167 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Freudenstadt ranks 70 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Bad Kissingen | 69.7% |
| 68 | Weimarer Land | 69.6% |
| 69 | Aschaffenburg, Landkreis | 69.6% |
| 70 | Freudenstadt | 69.6% |
| 71 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | 69.6% |
| 72 | Roth | 69.6% |
| 73 | Bayreuth, Landkreis | 69.6% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Freudenstadt ranks 27 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Donau-Ries | 43.2% |
| 25 | Forchheim | 42.6% |
| 26 | Saalekreis | 42.3% |
| 27 | Freudenstadt | 42.2% |
| 28 | Wesermarsch | 41.8% |
| 29 | Kassel, Landkreis | 41.7% |
| 30 | Saarlouis | 41.7% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Freudenstadt ranks 328 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 325 | Mecklenburgische Seenplatte | 18.4% |
| 326 | Rhön-Grabfeld | 18.4% |
| 327 | Ludwigslust-Parchim | 18.4% |
| 328 | Freudenstadt | 18.4% |
| 329 | Prignitz | 18.3% |
| 330 | Wartburgkreis | 18.2% |
| 331 | Eichsfeld | 18.2% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Freudenstadt ranks 344 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 341 | Teltow-Fläming | 16.7% |
| 342 | Vechta | 16.7% |
| 343 | Neustadt a. d. Waldnaab | 16.6% |
| 344 | Freudenstadt | 16.6% |
| 345 | Stuttgart, Stadtkreis | 16.6% |
| 346 | Eichstätt | 16.5% |
| 347 | Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.4% |
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