Economy, jobs and prices in Heilbronn, Stadtkreis (Baden-Württemberg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 59,900 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 156% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 47th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Heilbronn, Stadtkreis?
The local economy produced €8.8 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Heilbronn, Stadtkreis?
About 99,270 people worked in Heilbronn, Stadtkreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Heilbronn?
At 5.5% in 2023, the unemployment rate in the city of Heilbronn ranked 162nd highest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). In 2019 the figure was 4.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Heilbronn?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in the city of Heilbronn was 4.2% in 2023, 179th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. It was also 4.2% 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 Heilbronn?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in the city of Heilbronn was 26.7% in 2023, 114th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. In 2019 the figure was 22.4%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Heilbronn?
At €4,027 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in the city of Heilbronn ranked 54th highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). In 2019 the figure was €3,602.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Heilbronn?
In 2023, the city of Heilbronn recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 88.4%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 198th lowest of 400 districts. It was 85.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Heilbronn?
At €35,299 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in the city of Heilbronn ranked 7th highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). It was €28,797 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Heilbronn?
In 2023, the city of Heilbronn recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 20.0%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 181st highest of 400 districts. That is down from 21.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Heilbronn?
In 2023, the city of Heilbronn recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of +24.6, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 49th highest of 400 districts. It was +24.1 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Heilbronn?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in the city of Heilbronn was 4.7 in 2023, 131st highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. In 2019 the figure was 5.8.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Heilbronn, Stadtkreis?
The largest part of the economy of Heilbronn, Stadtkreis in 2023 was trade, transport, hospitality and communications, at 29.2% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (24.2%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Heilbronn, Stadtkreis?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 18.4% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Heilbronn, Stadtkreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €5.9 billion in 2015 to €8.0 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 37% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Heilbronn, Stadtkreis?
Of the 99,270 jobs located in Heilbronn, Stadtkreis in 2023, 34% in public services, education, health and other services, 13% in industry and 0.6% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Heilbronn, Stadtkreis?
The number of people working in Heilbronn, Stadtkreis rose by 6.1% between 2015 and 2023, to 99,270.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Heilbronn, Stadtkreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Heilbronn, Stadtkreis ranks 163 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 160 | Soest | 5.5% |
| 161 | Augsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.5% |
| 162 | Gießen, Landkreis | 5.5% |
| 163 | Heilbronn, Stadtkreis | 5.5% |
| 164 | Barnim | 5.5% |
| 165 | Rhein-Sieg-Kreis | 5.4% |
| 166 | Märkisch-Oderland | 5.4% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Heilbronn, Stadtkreis ranks 54 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Nürnberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,035 |
| 52 | Bremen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,031 |
| 53 | Mainz-Bingen | €4,031 |
| 54 | Heilbronn, Stadtkreis | €4,027 |
| 55 | Tuttlingen | €4,025 |
| 56 | Heidenheim | €4,020 |
| 57 | Offenbach, Landkreis | €4,014 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Heilbronn, Stadtkreis ranks 7 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | €36,752 |
| 5 | Ebersberg | €36,468 |
| 6 | Main-Taunus-Kreis | €35,996 |
| 7 | Heilbronn, Stadtkreis | €35,299 |
| 8 | Miesbach | €35,124 |
| 9 | Baden-Baden, Stadtkreis | €35,091 |
| 10 | Fürstenfeldbruck | €34,716 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Heilbronn, Stadtkreis ranks 233 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 230 | Chemnitz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 65.5% |
| 231 | Rhein-Neckar-Kreis | 65.4% |
| 232 | Wolfenbüttel | 65.4% |
| 233 | Heilbronn, Stadtkreis | 65.3% |
| 234 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | 65.3% |
| 235 | Kyffhäuserkreis | 65.3% |
| 236 | Wolfsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 65.3% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Heilbronn, Stadtkreis ranks 305 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 302 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.8% |
| 303 | Nordfriesland | 18.6% |
| 304 | Friesland (DE) | 18.5% |
| 305 | Heilbronn, Stadtkreis | 18.4% |
| 306 | Trier, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.3% |
| 307 | Gießen, Landkreis | 18.3% |
| 308 | Darmstadt-Dieburg | 18.3% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Heilbronn, Stadtkreis ranks 131 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 128 | Dresden, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.3% |
| 129 | Chemnitz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.3% |
| 130 | Osterholz | 24.3% |
| 131 | Heilbronn, Stadtkreis | 24.2% |
| 132 | Kaiserslautern, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.2% |
| 133 | Lüneburg, Landkreis | 24.2% |
| 134 | Magdeburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.1% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Heilbronn, Stadtkreis ranks 177 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 174 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | 24.2% |
| 175 | Coesfeld | 24.1% |
| 176 | Unna | 24.1% |
| 177 | Heilbronn, Stadtkreis | 24.1% |
| 178 | St. Wendel | 24.1% |
| 179 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.1% |
| 180 | Leer | 24.0% |
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