Economy, jobs and prices in Heidenheim (Baden-Württemberg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 39,200 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 102% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 170th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Heidenheim?
The local economy produced €5.9 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Heidenheim?
About 68,430 people worked in Heidenheim in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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The unemployment rate in Heidenheim was 4.3% in 2023, 151st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. It was 3.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Heidenheim?
At 3.4% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Heidenheim ranked 132nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). It was 3.5% 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 Heidenheim?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Heidenheim was 26.8% in 2023, 117th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 22.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Heidenheim?
In 2023, Heidenheim recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €4,020, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 56th highest of 400 districts. It was €3,711 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Heidenheim?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Heidenheim was 84.1% in 2023, 85th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. That is up from 80.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Heidenheim?
The purchasing power per resident in Heidenheim was €29,776 in 2023, 172nd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. That is up from €23,488 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Heidenheim?
In 2023, Heidenheim recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 19.7%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 200th highest of 400 districts. That is up from 19.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Heidenheim?
In 2023, Heidenheim recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -8.7, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 183rd highest of 400 districts. That is down from -4.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Heidenheim?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Heidenheim was 2.5 in 2023, 62nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. In 2019 the figure was 3.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Heidenheim?
The largest part of the economy of Heidenheim in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 39.2% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (21.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Heidenheim?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 39.2% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Heidenheim growing?
Gross value added rose from €4.0 billion in 2015 to €5.4 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 34% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Heidenheim?
Of the 68,430 jobs located in Heidenheim in 2023, 26% in public services, education, health and other services, 32% in industry and 1.2% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Heidenheim?
The number of people working in Heidenheim rose by 5.3% between 2015 and 2023, to 68,430.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Heidenheim compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Heidenheim ranks 250 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 247 | Hochtaunuskreis | 4.3% |
| 248 | Bergstraße | 4.3% |
| 249 | Lörrach | 4.3% |
| 250 | Heidenheim | 4.3% |
| 251 | Wetteraukreis | 4.2% |
| 252 | Plön | 4.2% |
| 253 | Südliche Weinstraße | 4.2% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Heidenheim ranks 56 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Mainz-Bingen | €4,031 |
| 54 | Heilbronn, Stadtkreis | €4,027 |
| 55 | Tuttlingen | €4,025 |
| 56 | Heidenheim | €4,020 |
| 57 | Offenbach, Landkreis | €4,014 |
| 58 | Münster, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,007 |
| 59 | Freising | €4,000 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Heidenheim ranks 172 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 169 | Nordfriesland | €29,796 |
| 170 | Kassel, Landkreis | €29,792 |
| 171 | Bad Kreuznach | €29,788 |
| 172 | Heidenheim | €29,776 |
| 173 | Cuxhaven | €29,773 |
| 174 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | €29,769 |
| 175 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | €29,760 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Heidenheim ranks 126 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 123 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | 68.3% |
| 124 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | 68.3% |
| 125 | Fürth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 68.3% |
| 126 | Heidenheim | 68.3% |
| 127 | Südwestpfalz | 68.3% |
| 128 | Esslingen | 68.2% |
| 129 | Verden | 68.2% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Heidenheim ranks 50 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Leverkusen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 39.6% |
| 48 | Weimarer Land | 39.5% |
| 49 | Kronach | 39.3% |
| 50 | Heidenheim | 39.2% |
| 51 | Ludwigsburg | 39.1% |
| 52 | Görlitz | 39.0% |
| 53 | Lindau (Bodensee) | 38.5% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Heidenheim ranks 234 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 231 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | 21.5% |
| 232 | Pirmasens, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.3% |
| 233 | Kelheim | 21.3% |
| 234 | Heidenheim | 21.3% |
| 235 | Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.3% |
| 236 | Rhein-Erft-Kreis | 21.3% |
| 237 | Hof, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.3% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Heidenheim ranks 329 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 326 | Börde | 17.7% |
| 327 | Traunstein | 17.6% |
| 328 | Aichach-Friedberg | 17.6% |
| 329 | Heidenheim | 17.5% |
| 330 | Neu-Ulm | 17.5% |
| 331 | Forchheim | 17.4% |
| 332 | Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis | 17.4% |
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