Economy, jobs and prices in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis (Baden-Württemberg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 33,000 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 86% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 270th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis?
The local economy produced €5.4 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis?
About 67,100 people worked in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis?
The unemployment rate in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis was 3.7% in 2023, 105th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. That is up from 3.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis?
At 2.7% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis ranked 79th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). That is down from 2.8% 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 Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis?
At 30.5% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis ranked 178th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). It was 28.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis?
In 2023, Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,657, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 167th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €3,335.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis was 83.9% in 2023, 83rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. It was 80.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis?
At €29,510 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis ranked 188th highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €23,174.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis?
At 21.6% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis ranked 119th highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). It was also 21.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis?
At -29.4 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis ranked 84th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). In 2019 the figure was -29.8.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis?
In 2023, Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis had 4.3 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 158th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 5.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis?
The largest part of the economy of Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 31.2% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (25.7%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis?
Factories, mines and energy produced 31.2% of the value added in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.8 billion in 2015 to €4.9 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 31% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis?
Of the 67,100 jobs located in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis in 2023, 37% in public services, education, health and other services, 26% in industry and 1.6% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis?
The number of people working in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis rose by 2.3% between 2015 and 2023, to 67,100.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis ranks 297 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 294 | Konstanz | 3.7% |
| 295 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | 3.7% |
| 296 | Ahrweiler | 3.7% |
| 297 | Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis | 3.7% |
| 298 | Mayen-Koblenz | 3.7% |
| 299 | Tirschenreuth | 3.6% |
| 300 | Calw | 3.6% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis ranks 167 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 164 | Hameln-Pyrmont | €3,665 |
| 165 | Aschaffenburg, Landkreis | €3,663 |
| 166 | Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald | €3,663 |
| 167 | Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis | €3,657 |
| 168 | Hochsauerlandkreis | €3,657 |
| 169 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | €3,655 |
| 170 | Waldshut | €3,654 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis ranks 188 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 185 | Oberhavel | €29,643 |
| 186 | Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,595 |
| 187 | Kempten (Allgäu), Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,515 |
| 188 | Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis | €29,510 |
| 189 | Schleswig-Flensburg | €29,504 |
| 190 | Bayreuth, Landkreis | €29,494 |
| 191 | Rotenburg (Wümme) | €29,480 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis ranks 170 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 167 | Germersheim | 66.9% |
| 168 | Oder-Spree | 66.9% |
| 169 | Nordwestmecklenburg | 66.9% |
| 170 | Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis | 66.8% |
| 171 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 66.8% |
| 172 | Freyung-Grafenau | 66.8% |
| 173 | Passau, Landkreis | 66.8% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis ranks 115 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 112 | Straubing-Bogen | 31.5% |
| 113 | Ravensburg | 31.5% |
| 114 | Nürnberger Land | 31.3% |
| 115 | Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis | 31.2% |
| 116 | Pforzheim, Stadtkreis | 31.2% |
| 117 | Schmalkalden-Meiningen | 31.2% |
| 118 | Eichsfeld | 31.1% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis ranks 223 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 220 | Schwerin, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.7% |
| 221 | Hagen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.7% |
| 222 | Warendorf | 21.7% |
| 223 | Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis | 21.7% |
| 224 | Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen | 21.6% |
| 225 | Lippe | 21.6% |
| 226 | Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.6% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis ranks 136 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 133 | Neunkirchen | 26.1% |
| 134 | Bautzen | 26.0% |
| 135 | Northeim | 25.9% |
| 136 | Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis | 25.7% |
| 137 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | 25.7% |
| 138 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | 25.6% |
| 139 | Heinsberg | 25.6% |
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