Economy, jobs and prices in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis (Baden-Württemberg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 41,100 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 107% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 144th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Rhein-Neckar-Kreis?
The local economy produced €25.7 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis?
About 247,100 people worked in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis?
The unemployment rate in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis was 4.1% in 2023, 134th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. It was 3.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis?
At 3.0% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis ranked 105th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). It was 3.2% 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 Rhein-Neckar-Kreis?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis was 30.4% in 2023, 176th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. In 2019 the figure was 27.6%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis was €4,165 in 2023, 39th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. In 2019 the figure was €3,781.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis?
At 86.0% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis ranked 134th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). In 2019 the figure was 82.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis?
In 2023, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis recorded a purchasing power per resident of €31,986, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 47th highest of 400 districts. It was €25,243 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis?
In 2023, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 21.2%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 133rd highest of 400 districts. That is down from 21.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Rhein-Neckar-Kreis?
In 2023, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -24.7, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 103rd lowest of 400 districts. That is up from -27.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis was 3.3 in 2023, 146th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. In 2019 the figure was 3.9.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis?
The largest part of the economy of Rhein-Neckar-Kreis in 2023 was trade, transport, hospitality and communications, at 41.0% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (21.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Rhein-Neckar-Kreis?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 17.9% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Rhein-Neckar-Kreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €16.8 billion in 2015 to €23.5 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 40% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis?
Of the 247,100 jobs located in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis in 2023, 28% in public services, education, health and other services, 17% in industry and 0.9% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis?
The number of people working in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis rose by 7.2% between 2015 and 2023, to 247,100.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Rhein-Neckar-Kreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Rhein-Neckar-Kreis ranks 268 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 265 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | 4.1% |
| 266 | Erlangen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.1% |
| 267 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 4.1% |
| 268 | Rhein-Neckar-Kreis | 4.1% |
| 269 | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis | 4.0% |
| 270 | St. Wendel | 4.0% |
| 271 | Südwestpfalz | 4.0% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Rhein-Neckar-Kreis ranks 39 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Germersheim | €4,176 |
| 37 | Rastatt | €4,173 |
| 38 | Mülheim an der Ruhr, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,168 |
| 39 | Rhein-Neckar-Kreis | €4,165 |
| 40 | Altötting | €4,148 |
| 41 | Freiburg im Breisgau, Stadtkreis | €4,147 |
| 42 | Hohenlohekreis | €4,144 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Rhein-Neckar-Kreis ranks 47 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Augsburg, Landkreis | €32,030 |
| 45 | Pinneberg | €32,019 |
| 46 | Heilbronn, Landkreis | €31,986 |
| 47 | Rhein-Neckar-Kreis | €31,986 |
| 48 | Fürth, Landkreis | €31,971 |
| 49 | Olpe | €31,845 |
| 50 | Rhein-Sieg-Kreis | €31,792 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Rhein-Neckar-Kreis ranks 231 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 228 | Stormarn | 65.6% |
| 229 | Offenbach am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | 65.6% |
| 230 | Chemnitz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 65.5% |
| 231 | Rhein-Neckar-Kreis | 65.4% |
| 232 | Wolfenbüttel | 65.4% |
| 233 | Heilbronn, Stadtkreis | 65.3% |
| 234 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | 65.3% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Rhein-Neckar-Kreis ranks 314 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 311 | Bottrop, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.2% |
| 312 | Gifhorn | 18.1% |
| 313 | Limburg-Weilburg | 17.9% |
| 314 | Rhein-Neckar-Kreis | 17.9% |
| 315 | Landkreis Rostock | 17.9% |
| 316 | Cuxhaven | 17.8% |
| 317 | Werra-Meißner-Kreis | 17.8% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Rhein-Neckar-Kreis ranks 240 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 237 | Hof, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.3% |
| 238 | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis | 21.3% |
| 239 | Steinfurt | 21.3% |
| 240 | Rhein-Neckar-Kreis | 21.3% |
| 241 | Straubing, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.2% |
| 242 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | 21.2% |
| 243 | Heilbronn, Landkreis | 21.2% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Rhein-Neckar-Kreis ranks 363 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 360 | Coburg, Landkreis | 15.4% |
| 361 | Cloppenburg | 15.3% |
| 362 | Regensburg, Landkreis | 15.3% |
| 363 | Rhein-Neckar-Kreis | 15.2% |
| 364 | Saalekreis | 15.1% |
| 365 | Germersheim | 15.0% |
| 366 | Altötting | 14.7% |
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