Economy, jobs and prices in Göppingen (Baden-Württemberg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 33,500 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 87% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 263rd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Göppingen?
The local economy produced €9.7 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Göppingen?
About 118,770 people worked in Göppingen in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Göppingen?
In 2023, Göppingen recorded an unemployment rate of 4.4%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 165th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 3.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Göppingen?
In 2023, Göppingen recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 3.7%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 149th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 3.3%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Göppingen?
In 2023, Göppingen recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 23.6%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 59th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 21.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Göppingen?
In 2023, Göppingen recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,963, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 68th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €3,649.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Göppingen?
At 83.2% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Göppingen ranked 70th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). In 2019 the figure was 79.6%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Göppingen?
The purchasing power per resident in Göppingen was €30,623 in 2023, 110th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. It was €24,297 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Göppingen?
In 2023, Göppingen recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 21.8%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 113th highest of 400 districts. That is up from 21.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Göppingen?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Göppingen was -22.7 in 2023, 113th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. It was -18.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Göppingen?
At 4.7 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Göppingen ranked 127th highest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). That is down from 5.8 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Göppingen?
The largest part of the economy of Göppingen in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 29.8% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (22.6%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Göppingen?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 29.8% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Göppingen growing?
Gross value added rose from €7.5 billion in 2015 to €8.9 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 19% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Göppingen?
Of the 118,770 jobs located in Göppingen in 2023, 28% in public services, education, health and other services, 26% in industry and 0.8% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Göppingen?
The number of people working in Göppingen fell by 0.7% between 2015 and 2023, to 118,770.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Göppingen compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Göppingen ranks 237 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 234 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.5% |
| 235 | Kassel, Landkreis | 4.4% |
| 236 | Gütersloh | 4.4% |
| 237 | Göppingen | 4.4% |
| 238 | Rosenheim, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.4% |
| 239 | Merzig-Wadern | 4.4% |
| 240 | Hochsauerlandkreis | 4.4% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Göppingen ranks 68 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Berlin | €3,982 |
| 66 | Offenbach am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,976 |
| 67 | Wesermarsch | €3,972 |
| 68 | Göppingen | €3,963 |
| 69 | Mettmann | €3,962 |
| 70 | Kassel, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,960 |
| 71 | Region Hannover | €3,944 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Göppingen ranks 110 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 107 | Ammerland | €30,661 |
| 108 | Unterallgäu | €30,657 |
| 109 | Segeberg | €30,641 |
| 110 | Göppingen | €30,623 |
| 111 | Saarpfalz-Kreis | €30,575 |
| 112 | Rosenheim, Kreisfreie Stadt | €30,553 |
| 113 | Altötting | €30,530 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Göppingen ranks 190 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 187 | Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 66.4% |
| 188 | Ilm-Kreis | 66.4% |
| 189 | Celle | 66.4% |
| 190 | Göppingen | 66.3% |
| 191 | Cottbus, Kreisfreie Stadt | 66.3% |
| 192 | Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen | 66.3% |
| 193 | Oberhavel | 66.3% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Göppingen ranks 136 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 133 | Ortenaukreis | 30.3% |
| 134 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | 30.0% |
| 135 | Lörrach | 29.9% |
| 136 | Göppingen | 29.8% |
| 137 | Mansfeld-Südharz | 29.8% |
| 138 | Frankenthal (Pfalz), Kreisfreie Stadt | 29.8% |
| 139 | Mayen-Koblenz | 29.7% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Göppingen ranks 182 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 179 | Märkisch-Oderland | 22.7% |
| 180 | Reutlingen | 22.7% |
| 181 | Donnersbergkreis | 22.7% |
| 182 | Göppingen | 22.6% |
| 183 | Weiden i. d. Opf, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.5% |
| 184 | Erfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.5% |
| 185 | Viersen | 22.5% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Göppingen ranks 278 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 275 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | 20.0% |
| 276 | Stade | 20.0% |
| 277 | Weilheim-Schongau | 20.0% |
| 278 | Göppingen | 19.9% |
| 279 | Rhön-Grabfeld | 19.8% |
| 280 | Aschaffenburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.7% |
| 281 | Amberg-Sulzbach | 19.7% |
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