Economy, jobs and prices in Heilbronn, Landkreis (Baden-Württemberg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 69,000 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 180% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 31st highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Heilbronn, Landkreis?
The local economy produced €27.3 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Heilbronn, Landkreis?
About 185,550 people worked in Heilbronn, Landkreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Landkreis Heilbronn?
In 2023, the district of Heilbronn recorded an unemployment rate of 3.4%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 81st 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 Landkreis Heilbronn?
At 2.5% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in the district of Heilbronn ranked 59th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). 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 Landkreis Heilbronn?
In 2023, the district of Heilbronn recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 29.2%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 156th lowest of 400 districts. It was 26.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Landkreis Heilbronn?
At €4,259 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in the district of Heilbronn ranked 35th highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). It was €3,949 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Landkreis Heilbronn?
In 2023, the district of Heilbronn recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 78.7%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 16th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 73.6%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Landkreis Heilbronn?
In 2023, the district of Heilbronn recorded a purchasing power per resident of €31,986, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 46th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €25,272.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Landkreis Heilbronn?
At 17.6% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in the district of Heilbronn ranked 144th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). It was 18.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Landkreis Heilbronn?
At -4.6 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in the district of Heilbronn ranked 155th highest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). In 2019 the figure was -4.9.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Landkreis Heilbronn?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in the district of Heilbronn was 3.3 in 2023, 143rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. It was 4.1 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Heilbronn, Landkreis?
The largest part of the economy of Heilbronn, Landkreis in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 40.2% of gross value added, followed by trade, transport, hospitality and communications (27.9%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Heilbronn, Landkreis?
Factories, mines and energy produced 40.2% of the value added in Heilbronn, Landkreis in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Heilbronn, Landkreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €15.6 billion in 2015 to €24.9 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 59% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Heilbronn, Landkreis?
Of the 185,550 jobs located in Heilbronn, Landkreis in 2023, 19% in public services, education, health and other services, 35% in industry and 1.7% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Heilbronn, Landkreis?
The number of people working in Heilbronn, Landkreis rose by 9.9% between 2015 and 2023, to 185,550.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Heilbronn, Landkreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Heilbronn, Landkreis ranks 320 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 317 | Böblingen | 3.4% |
| 318 | Aschaffenburg, Landkreis | 3.4% |
| 319 | Kempten (Allgäu), Kreisfreie Stadt | 3.4% |
| 320 | Heilbronn, Landkreis | 3.4% |
| 321 | Ostalbkreis | 3.4% |
| 322 | Sigmaringen | 3.4% |
| 323 | Mühldorf a. Inn | 3.4% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Heilbronn, Landkreis ranks 35 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,283 |
| 33 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,262 |
| 34 | Mainz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,260 |
| 35 | Heilbronn, Landkreis | €4,259 |
| 36 | Germersheim | €4,176 |
| 37 | Rastatt | €4,173 |
| 38 | Mülheim an der Ruhr, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,168 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Heilbronn, Landkreis ranks 46 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Nürnberger Land | €32,085 |
| 44 | Augsburg, Landkreis | €32,030 |
| 45 | Pinneberg | €32,019 |
| 46 | Heilbronn, Landkreis | €31,986 |
| 47 | Rhein-Neckar-Kreis | €31,986 |
| 48 | Fürth, Landkreis | €31,971 |
| 49 | Olpe | €31,845 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Heilbronn, Landkreis ranks 75 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Roth | 69.6% |
| 73 | Bayreuth, Landkreis | 69.6% |
| 74 | Burgenlandkreis | 69.6% |
| 75 | Heilbronn, Landkreis | 69.5% |
| 76 | Vogtlandkreis | 69.5% |
| 77 | Enzkreis | 69.5% |
| 78 | Altötting | 69.5% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Heilbronn, Landkreis ranks 42 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Traunstein | 41.1% |
| 40 | Zweibrücken, Kreisfreie Stadt | 40.9% |
| 41 | Pfaffenhofen a. d. Ilm | 40.4% |
| 42 | Heilbronn, Landkreis | 40.2% |
| 43 | Unterallgäu | 40.2% |
| 44 | Anhalt-Bitterfeld | 40.0% |
| 45 | Sonneberg | 39.9% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Heilbronn, Landkreis ranks 243 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 240 | Rhein-Neckar-Kreis | 21.3% |
| 241 | Straubing, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.2% |
| 242 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | 21.2% |
| 243 | Heilbronn, Landkreis | 21.2% |
| 244 | Deggendorf | 21.1% |
| 245 | Mühldorf a. Inn | 21.1% |
| 246 | Gera, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.1% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Heilbronn, Landkreis ranks 399 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 394 | Landshut, Landkreis | 10.1% |
| 395 | Ingolstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 8.8% |
| 396 | Dingolfing-Landau | 8.4% |
| 397 | Böblingen | 8.1% |
| 398 | München, Landkreis | 8.1% |
| 399 | Heilbronn, Landkreis | 7.2% |
| 400 | Wolfsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.1% |
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