Economy, jobs and prices in Konstanz (Baden-Württemberg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 38,100 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 99% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 189th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Konstanz?
The local economy produced €12.4 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Konstanz?
About 150,020 people worked in Konstanz in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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The unemployment rate in Konstanz was 3.7% in 2023, 107th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. It was 3.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Konstanz?
At 2.4% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Konstanz ranked 56th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). In 2019 the figure was 2.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Konstanz?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Konstanz was 23.7% in 2023, 62nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. That is up from 18.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Konstanz?
At €3,824 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Konstanz ranked 107th highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). That is up from €3,472 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Konstanz?
At 85.9% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Konstanz ranked 132nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). It was 83.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Konstanz?
The purchasing power per resident in Konstanz was €30,303 in 2023, 140th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. In 2019 the figure was €23,879.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Konstanz?
At 23.7% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Konstanz ranked 45th highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). That is down from 24.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Konstanz?
At -3.8 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Konstanz ranked 152nd highest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). In 2019 the figure was -3.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Konstanz?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Konstanz was 2.8 in 2023, 88th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. That is down from 4.3 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Konstanz?
The largest part of the economy of Konstanz in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 27.4% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (24.8%).
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Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 27.4% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
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Gross value added rose from €8.1 billion in 2015 to €11.3 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 40% before inflation.
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Of the 150,020 jobs located in Konstanz in 2023, 35% in public services, education, health and other services, 18% in industry and 1.4% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Konstanz?
The number of people working in Konstanz rose by 4.7% between 2015 and 2023, to 150,020.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Konstanz compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Konstanz ranks 294 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 291 | Vechta | 3.7% |
| 292 | Memmingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 3.7% |
| 293 | Coburg, Landkreis | 3.7% |
| 294 | Konstanz | 3.7% |
| 295 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | 3.7% |
| 296 | Ahrweiler | 3.7% |
| 297 | Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis | 3.7% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Konstanz ranks 107 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 104 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,836 |
| 105 | Pforzheim, Stadtkreis | €3,835 |
| 106 | Kempten (Allgäu), Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,826 |
| 107 | Konstanz | €3,824 |
| 108 | Sigmaringen | €3,818 |
| 109 | Kaiserslautern, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,813 |
| 110 | Enzkreis | €3,803 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Konstanz ranks 140 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 137 | Helmstedt | €30,322 |
| 138 | Soest | €30,318 |
| 139 | Gütersloh | €30,311 |
| 140 | Konstanz | €30,303 |
| 141 | Schwäbisch Hall | €30,281 |
| 142 | Donau-Ries | €30,271 |
| 143 | Waldshut | €30,260 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Konstanz ranks 363 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 360 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | 59.9% |
| 361 | Kassel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 59.9% |
| 362 | Berchtesgadener Land | 59.8% |
| 363 | Konstanz | 59.5% |
| 364 | Bottrop, Kreisfreie Stadt | 59.5% |
| 365 | Mainz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 59.5% |
| 366 | Mülheim an der Ruhr, Kreisfreie Stadt | 59.4% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Konstanz ranks 173 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 170 | Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 27.5% |
| 171 | Neuburg-Schrobenhausen | 27.5% |
| 172 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | 27.4% |
| 173 | Konstanz | 27.4% |
| 174 | Altmarkkreis Salzwedel | 27.3% |
| 175 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | 27.1% |
| 176 | Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald | 27.1% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Konstanz ranks 167 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 164 | Lörrach | 23.2% |
| 165 | Kleve | 23.1% |
| 166 | Vogelsbergkreis | 23.1% |
| 167 | Konstanz | 23.1% |
| 168 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | 23.1% |
| 169 | Stormarn | 23.1% |
| 170 | Wesel | 22.9% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Konstanz ranks 166 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 163 | Rotenburg (Wümme) | 24.9% |
| 164 | Bad Dürkheim | 24.8% |
| 165 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 24.8% |
| 166 | Konstanz | 24.8% |
| 167 | Limburg-Weilburg | 24.6% |
| 168 | Lichtenfels | 24.5% |
| 169 | Kleve | 24.4% |
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