Economy, jobs and prices in Rottweil (Baden-Württemberg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 46,600 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 121% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 92nd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Rottweil?
The local economy produced €7.3 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Rottweil?
About 78,160 people worked in Rottweil in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Rottweil?
At 3.0% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Rottweil ranked 56th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). It was 2.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Rottweil?
At 3.3% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Rottweil ranked 128th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). It was 2.3% 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 Rottweil?
In 2023, Rottweil recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 20.0%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 23rd lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 18.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Rottweil?
At €3,896 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Rottweil ranked 83rd highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). It was €3,585 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Rottweil?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Rottweil was 78.8% in 2023, 19th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. In 2019 the figure was 76.6%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Rottweil?
At €30,478 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Rottweil ranked 118th highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). That is up from €24,028 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Rottweil?
In 2023, Rottweil recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 20.4%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 165th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 21.4%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Rottweil?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Rottweil was -3.1 in 2023, 146th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. In 2019 the figure was -4.0.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Rottweil?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Rottweil was 3.7 in 2023, 185th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. That is up from 3.1 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Rottweil?
The largest part of the economy of Rottweil in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 47.2% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (17.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Rottweil?
Factories, mines and energy produced 47.2% of the value added in Rottweil in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Rottweil growing?
Gross value added rose from €5.1 billion in 2015 to €6.7 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 32% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Rottweil?
Of the 78,160 jobs located in Rottweil in 2023, 26% in public services, education, health and other services, 39% in industry and 0.9% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Rottweil?
The number of people working in Rottweil rose by 6.3% between 2015 and 2023, to 78,160.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Rottweil compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Rottweil ranks 345 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 342 | Freyung-Grafenau | 3.1% |
| 343 | Hohenlohekreis | 3.1% |
| 344 | Dingolfing-Landau | 3.1% |
| 345 | Rottweil | 3.0% |
| 346 | Schwandorf | 3.0% |
| 347 | Altötting | 3.0% |
| 348 | Amberg-Sulzbach | 3.0% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Rottweil ranks 83 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Landsberg am Lech | €3,904 |
| 81 | Kassel, Landkreis | €3,897 |
| 82 | Neu-Ulm | €3,896 |
| 83 | Rottweil | €3,896 |
| 84 | Siegen-Wittgenstein | €3,894 |
| 85 | Saarpfalz-Kreis | €3,893 |
| 86 | Amberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,891 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Rottweil ranks 118 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 115 | Plön | €30,506 |
| 116 | Lippe | €30,484 |
| 117 | Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €30,480 |
| 118 | Rottweil | €30,478 |
| 119 | Ravensburg | €30,464 |
| 120 | Neuburg-Schrobenhausen | €30,464 |
| 121 | Braunschweig, Kreisfreie Stadt | €30,460 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Rottweil ranks 39 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Wittenberg | 70.6% |
| 37 | Oberallgäu | 70.6% |
| 38 | Regensburg, Landkreis | 70.5% |
| 39 | Rottweil | 70.5% |
| 40 | Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge | 70.4% |
| 41 | Schmalkalden-Meiningen | 70.4% |
| 42 | Nürnberger Land | 70.4% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Rottweil ranks 19 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Emden, Kreisfreie Stadt | 48.6% |
| 17 | Altötting | 48.4% |
| 18 | Tirschenreuth | 47.4% |
| 19 | Rottweil | 47.2% |
| 20 | Main-Spessart | 46.8% |
| 21 | Ostalbkreis | 45.0% |
| 22 | Holzminden | 44.7% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Rottweil ranks 352 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 349 | Saarpfalz-Kreis | 17.4% |
| 350 | Nordhausen | 17.4% |
| 351 | Altenburger Land | 17.3% |
| 352 | Rottweil | 17.3% |
| 353 | Harz | 17.2% |
| 354 | Bodenseekreis | 17.1% |
| 355 | Heidekreis | 17.1% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Rottweil ranks 355 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 352 | Hof, Landkreis | 16.1% |
| 353 | Emsland | 16.1% |
| 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% |
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