Economy, jobs and prices in Hohenlohekreis (Baden-Württemberg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 58,300 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 152% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 49th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Hohenlohekreis?
The local economy produced €7.5 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Hohenlohekreis?
About 76,310 people worked in Hohenlohekreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Hohenlohekreis?
At 3.1% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Hohenlohekreis ranked 58th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). It was 2.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Hohenlohekreis?
At 2.4% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Hohenlohekreis ranked 51st lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). In 2019 the figure was 1.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Hohenlohekreis?
At 29.2% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Hohenlohekreis ranked 158th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). 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 Hohenlohekreis?
At €4,144 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Hohenlohekreis ranked 42nd highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). It was €3,755 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Hohenlohekreis?
In 2023, Hohenlohekreis recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 83.6%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 80th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 81.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Hohenlohekreis?
In 2023, Hohenlohekreis recorded a purchasing power per resident of €30,848, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 95th highest of 400 districts. It was €24,444 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Hohenlohekreis?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Hohenlohekreis was 16.0% in 2023, 106th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. It was 15.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Hohenlohekreis?
In 2023, Hohenlohekreis recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of +14.8, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 70th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was +12.9.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Hohenlohekreis?
At 1.9 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Hohenlohekreis ranked 25th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). In 2019 the figure was 3.1.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Hohenlohekreis?
The largest part of the economy of Hohenlohekreis in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 41.5% of gross value added, followed by trade, transport, hospitality and communications (27.8%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Hohenlohekreis?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 41.5% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Hohenlohekreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €4.6 billion in 2015 to €6.9 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 50% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Hohenlohekreis?
Of the 76,310 jobs located in Hohenlohekreis in 2023, 18% in public services, education, health and other services, 36% in industry and 2.3% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Hohenlohekreis?
The number of people working in Hohenlohekreis rose by 10.4% between 2015 and 2023, to 76,310.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Hohenlohekreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Hohenlohekreis ranks 343 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 340 | Main-Tauber-Kreis | 3.1% |
| 341 | Starnberg | 3.1% |
| 342 | Freyung-Grafenau | 3.1% |
| 343 | Hohenlohekreis | 3.1% |
| 344 | Dingolfing-Landau | 3.1% |
| 345 | Rottweil | 3.0% |
| 346 | Schwandorf | 3.0% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Hohenlohekreis ranks 42 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Rhein-Neckar-Kreis | €4,165 |
| 40 | Altötting | €4,148 |
| 41 | Freiburg im Breisgau, Stadtkreis | €4,147 |
| 42 | Hohenlohekreis | €4,144 |
| 43 | Emden, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,106 |
| 44 | Reutlingen | €4,100 |
| 45 | Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,090 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Hohenlohekreis ranks 95 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 92 | Traunstein | €30,912 |
| 93 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €30,856 |
| 94 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen | €30,850 |
| 95 | Hohenlohekreis | €30,848 |
| 96 | Wolfenbüttel | €30,835 |
| 97 | Fürth, Kreisfreie Stadt | €30,810 |
| 98 | Osterholz | €30,776 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Hohenlohekreis ranks 9 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Landshut, Kreisfreie Stadt | 72.3% |
| 7 | Dingolfing-Landau | 72.3% |
| 8 | Erding | 71.8% |
| 9 | Hohenlohekreis | 71.8% |
| 10 | Memmingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 71.7% |
| 11 | Erlangen-Höchstadt | 71.7% |
| 12 | Donau-Ries | 71.7% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Hohenlohekreis ranks 35 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Neustadt a. d. Waldnaab | 41.6% |
| 33 | Gütersloh | 41.6% |
| 34 | Amberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 41.5% |
| 35 | Hohenlohekreis | 41.5% |
| 36 | Landshut, Landkreis | 41.5% |
| 37 | Weilheim-Schongau | 41.3% |
| 38 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | 41.2% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Hohenlohekreis ranks 395 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 392 | Börde | 14.2% |
| 393 | Saale-Orla-Kreis | 14.0% |
| 394 | Sömmerda | 14.0% |
| 395 | Hohenlohekreis | 13.9% |
| 396 | Weimarer Land | 12.2% |
| 397 | Salzgitter, Kreisfreie Stadt | 11.7% |
| 398 | Spree-Neiße | 10.4% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Hohenlohekreis ranks 393 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 390 | Groß-Gerau | 12.5% |
| 391 | Tuttlingen | 12.3% |
| 392 | Main-Taunus-Kreis | 11.5% |
| 393 | Hohenlohekreis | 10.7% |
| 394 | Landshut, Landkreis | 10.1% |
| 395 | Ingolstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 8.8% |
| 396 | Dingolfing-Landau | 8.4% |
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