Economy, jobs and prices in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis (Baden-Württemberg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 41,800 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 109% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 134th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis?
The local economy produced €10.0 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis?
About 119,280 people worked in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis?
At 4.0% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis ranked 132nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 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 Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis?
At 3.7% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis ranked 148th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). It was 2.9% 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 Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis?
At 26.2% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis ranked 103rd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). In 2019 the figure was 19.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis?
At €3,770 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis ranked 122nd highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). In 2019 the figure was €3,453.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis was 81.9% in 2023, 45th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. In 2019 the figure was 78.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis?
The purchasing power per resident in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis was €30,404 in 2023, 127th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. It was €23,943 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis?
At 22.8% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis ranked 76th highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). It was 23.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis?
At -3.2 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis ranked 147th highest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). In 2019 the figure was +0.3.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis was 3.5 in 2023, 165th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. That is down from 4.0 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis?
The largest part of the economy of Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 34.8% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (21.9%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis?
Factories, mines and energy produced 34.8% of the value added in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €7.1 billion in 2015 to €9.1 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 29% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis?
Of the 119,280 jobs located in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis in 2023, 30% in public services, education, health and other services, 31% in industry and 0.9% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis?
The number of people working in Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis rose by 1.4% between 2015 and 2023, to 119,280.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis ranks 269 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 272 | Tuttlingen | 4.0% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis ranks 122 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 119 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | €3,779 |
| 120 | Gießen, Landkreis | €3,774 |
| 121 | Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,774 |
| 122 | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis | €3,770 |
| 123 | Donnersbergkreis | €3,769 |
| 124 | Oberbergischer Kreis | €3,764 |
| 125 | Düren | €3,758 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis ranks 127 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 124 | Ostholstein | €30,419 |
| 125 | Herford | €30,418 |
| 126 | St. Wendel | €30,416 |
| 127 | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis | €30,404 |
| 128 | Ostallgäu | €30,402 |
| 129 | Aschaffenburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €30,394 |
| 130 | Würzburg, Landkreis | €30,392 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis ranks 109 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 106 | Ortenaukreis | 68.7% |
| 107 | Spree-Neiße | 68.7% |
| 108 | Gotha | 68.7% |
| 109 | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis | 68.6% |
| 110 | Northeim | 68.6% |
| 111 | Elbe-Elster | 68.6% |
| 112 | Diepholz | 68.6% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis ranks 77 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | Neuwied | 35.0% |
| 75 | Soest | 35.0% |
| 76 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | 34.8% |
| 77 | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis | 34.8% |
| 78 | Kelheim | 34.8% |
| 79 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | 34.8% |
| 80 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | 34.5% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis ranks 238 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 235 | Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.3% |
| 236 | Rhein-Erft-Kreis | 21.3% |
| 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% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis ranks 229 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 226 | Harburg | 22.0% |
| 227 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | 22.0% |
| 228 | Mayen-Koblenz | 21.9% |
| 229 | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis | 21.9% |
| 230 | Bremen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.9% |
| 231 | Odenwaldkreis | 21.9% |
| 232 | Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.8% |
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