Economy, jobs and prices in Main-Tauber-Kreis (Baden-Württemberg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 44,200 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 115% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 110th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Main-Tauber-Kreis?
The local economy produced €6.6 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Main-Tauber-Kreis?
About 76,390 people worked in Main-Tauber-Kreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Main-Tauber-Kreis?
At 3.1% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Main-Tauber-Kreis ranked 61st lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). It was 2.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Main-Tauber-Kreis?
In 2023, Main-Tauber-Kreis recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 2.8%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 85th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 2.5% 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 Main-Tauber-Kreis?
In 2023, Main-Tauber-Kreis recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 24.7%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 83rd lowest of 400 districts. It was 21.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Main-Tauber-Kreis?
At €3,751 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Main-Tauber-Kreis ranked 127th highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). In 2019 the figure was €3,399.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Main-Tauber-Kreis?
In 2023, Main-Tauber-Kreis recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 83.8%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 81st lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 79.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Main-Tauber-Kreis?
The purchasing power per resident in Main-Tauber-Kreis was €30,102 in 2023, 151st highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. In 2019 the figure was €23,644.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Main-Tauber-Kreis?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Main-Tauber-Kreis was 19.1% in 2023, 180th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. In 2019 the figure was 19.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Main-Tauber-Kreis?
In 2023, Main-Tauber-Kreis recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -1.7, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 129th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was +0.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Main-Tauber-Kreis?
In 2023, Main-Tauber-Kreis had 2.4 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 53rd lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 2.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Main-Tauber-Kreis?
The largest part of the economy of Main-Tauber-Kreis in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 33.7% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (20.8%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Main-Tauber-Kreis?
Factories, mines and energy produced 33.7% of the value added in Main-Tauber-Kreis in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Main-Tauber-Kreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €4.3 billion in 2015 to €6.0 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 40% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Main-Tauber-Kreis?
Of the 76,390 jobs located in Main-Tauber-Kreis in 2023, 31% in public services, education, health and other services, 30% in industry and 1.6% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Main-Tauber-Kreis?
The number of people working in Main-Tauber-Kreis rose by 2.8% between 2015 and 2023, to 76,390.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Main-Tauber-Kreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Main-Tauber-Kreis ranks 340 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 337 | Tübingen, Landkreis | 3.2% |
| 338 | Bayreuth, Landkreis | 3.2% |
| 339 | Bad Kissingen | 3.2% |
| 340 | Main-Tauber-Kreis | 3.1% |
| 341 | Starnberg | 3.1% |
| 342 | Freyung-Grafenau | 3.1% |
| 343 | Hohenlohekreis | 3.1% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Main-Tauber-Kreis ranks 127 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 124 | Oberbergischer Kreis | €3,764 |
| 125 | Düren | €3,758 |
| 126 | Fürstenfeldbruck | €3,755 |
| 127 | Main-Tauber-Kreis | €3,751 |
| 128 | Osnabrück, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,750 |
| 129 | Herne, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,750 |
| 130 | Emmendingen | €3,749 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Main-Tauber-Kreis ranks 151 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 148 | Wesel | €30,219 |
| 149 | Siegen-Wittgenstein | €30,127 |
| 150 | Oberbergischer Kreis | €30,118 |
| 151 | Main-Tauber-Kreis | €30,102 |
| 152 | Region Hannover | €30,088 |
| 153 | Mayen-Koblenz | €30,084 |
| 154 | Coburg, Landkreis | €30,016 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Main-Tauber-Kreis ranks 61 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Neuburg-Schrobenhausen | 70.0% |
| 59 | Bamberg, Landkreis | 70.0% |
| 60 | Haßberge | 70.0% |
| 61 | Main-Tauber-Kreis | 70.0% |
| 62 | Sonneberg | 70.0% |
| 63 | Traunstein | 69.8% |
| 64 | Kulmbach | 69.7% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Main-Tauber-Kreis ranks 91 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | Esslingen | 34.0% |
| 89 | Emsland | 33.9% |
| 90 | Saarpfalz-Kreis | 33.8% |
| 91 | Main-Tauber-Kreis | 33.7% |
| 92 | Hof, Landkreis | 33.6% |
| 93 | Börde | 33.5% |
| 94 | Cloppenburg | 33.5% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Main-Tauber-Kreis ranks 297 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 294 | Rotenburg (Wümme) | 19.7% |
| 295 | Ostallgäu | 19.5% |
| 296 | Worms, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.4% |
| 297 | Main-Tauber-Kreis | 19.4% |
| 298 | Märkischer Kreis | 19.3% |
| 299 | Lüchow-Dannenberg | 19.3% |
| 300 | Celle | 19.3% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Main-Tauber-Kreis ranks 252 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 249 | Emmendingen | 21.0% |
| 250 | Memmingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.0% |
| 251 | Dithmarschen | 21.0% |
| 252 | Main-Tauber-Kreis | 20.8% |
| 253 | Neustadt a. d. Aisch-Bad Windsheim | 20.8% |
| 254 | Deggendorf | 20.7% |
| 255 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | 20.7% |
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