Economy, jobs and prices in Karlsruhe, Landkreis (Baden-Württemberg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 38,300 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 100% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 183rd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Karlsruhe, Landkreis?
The local economy produced €19.5 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Karlsruhe, Landkreis?
About 217,850 people worked in Karlsruhe, Landkreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Landkreis Karlsruhe?
In 2023, the district of Karlsruhe recorded an unemployment rate of 3.5%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 92nd lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 2.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Landkreis Karlsruhe?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in the district of Karlsruhe was 3.3% in 2023, 130th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. In 2019 the figure was 2.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Landkreis Karlsruhe?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in the district of Karlsruhe was 24.6% in 2023, 79th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. That is up from 19.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Landkreis Karlsruhe?
In 2023, the district of Karlsruhe recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,869, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 95th highest of 400 districts. That is up from €3,503 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 Karlsruhe?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in the district of Karlsruhe was 82.4% in 2023, 52nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 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 Landkreis Karlsruhe?
The purchasing power per resident in the district of Karlsruhe was €31,438 in 2023, 61st highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. In 2019 the figure was €25,051.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Landkreis Karlsruhe?
In 2023, the district of Karlsruhe 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 117th highest of 400 districts. That is down from 22.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Landkreis Karlsruhe?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in the district of Karlsruhe was -19.8 in 2023, 133rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. It was -18.8 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Landkreis Karlsruhe?
At 4.3 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in the district of Karlsruhe ranked 158th highest of 400 German districts (district median 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 Karlsruhe, Landkreis?
The largest part of the economy of Karlsruhe, Landkreis in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 29.4% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (28.2%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Karlsruhe, Landkreis?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 29.4% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Karlsruhe, Landkreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €13.2 billion in 2015 to €17.8 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 35% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Karlsruhe, Landkreis?
Of the 217,850 jobs located in Karlsruhe, Landkreis in 2023, 25% in public services, education, health and other services, 23% in industry and 0.7% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Karlsruhe, Landkreis?
The number of people working in Karlsruhe, Landkreis rose by 6.3% between 2015 and 2023, to 217,850.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Karlsruhe, Landkreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Karlsruhe, Landkreis ranks 309 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 306 | Berchtesgadener Land | 3.6% |
| 307 | Kulmbach | 3.6% |
| 308 | Ludwigsburg | 3.6% |
| 309 | Karlsruhe, Landkreis | 3.5% |
| 310 | Schwabach, Kreisfreie Stadt | 3.5% |
| 311 | Rottal-Inn | 3.5% |
| 312 | Coesfeld | 3.5% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Karlsruhe, Landkreis ranks 95 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 92 | Lindau (Bodensee) | €3,871 |
| 93 | Baden-Baden, Stadtkreis | €3,870 |
| 94 | Unterallgäu | €3,869 |
| 95 | Karlsruhe, Landkreis | €3,869 |
| 96 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,866 |
| 97 | Würzburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,859 |
| 98 | Dortmund, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,858 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Karlsruhe, Landkreis ranks 61 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Wolfsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €31,628 |
| 59 | Potsdam-Mittelmark | €31,582 |
| 60 | Wetteraukreis | €31,502 |
| 61 | Karlsruhe, Landkreis | €31,438 |
| 62 | Coesfeld | €31,435 |
| 63 | Gifhorn | €31,425 |
| 64 | Freising | €31,411 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Karlsruhe, Landkreis ranks 149 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 146 | Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis | 67.6% |
| 147 | Jerichower Land | 67.6% |
| 148 | Gifhorn | 67.5% |
| 149 | Karlsruhe, Landkreis | 67.5% |
| 150 | Altenburger Land | 67.5% |
| 151 | Emsland | 67.5% |
| 152 | Weilheim-Schongau | 67.5% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Karlsruhe, Landkreis ranks 141 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 138 | Frankenthal (Pfalz), Kreisfreie Stadt | 29.8% |
| 139 | Mayen-Koblenz | 29.7% |
| 140 | Aschaffenburg, Landkreis | 29.5% |
| 141 | Karlsruhe, Landkreis | 29.4% |
| 142 | Stendal | 29.4% |
| 143 | Lippe | 29.3% |
| 144 | Wittenberg | 29.3% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Karlsruhe, Landkreis ranks 47 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Fürth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 28.4% |
| 45 | Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Kreisfreie Stadt | 28.3% |
| 46 | Rhein-Sieg-Kreis | 28.3% |
| 47 | Karlsruhe, Landkreis | 28.2% |
| 48 | Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt | 28.2% |
| 49 | Limburg-Weilburg | 28.1% |
| 50 | Fürstenfeldbruck | 28.1% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Karlsruhe, Landkreis ranks 357 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 354 | Main-Spessart | 16.0% |
| 355 | Rottweil | 15.8% |
| 356 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | 15.7% |
| 357 | Karlsruhe, Landkreis | 15.5% |
| 358 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | 15.4% |
| 359 | Emden, Kreisfreie Stadt | 15.4% |
| 360 | Coburg, Landkreis | 15.4% |
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