Economy, jobs and prices in Sigmaringen (Baden-Württemberg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 40,300 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 105% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 152nd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Sigmaringen?
The local economy produced €6.0 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Sigmaringen?
About 69,910 people worked in Sigmaringen in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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At 3.4% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Sigmaringen ranked 79th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). It was 2.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Sigmaringen?
At 2.8% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Sigmaringen ranked 87th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). In 2019 the figure was 2.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Sigmaringen?
In 2023, Sigmaringen recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 23.8%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 64th lowest of 400 districts. It was 21.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Sigmaringen?
At €3,818 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Sigmaringen ranked 108th highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). In 2019 the figure was €3,475.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Sigmaringen?
At 80.8% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Sigmaringen ranked 32nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). In 2019 the figure was 79.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Sigmaringen?
At €29,460 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Sigmaringen ranked 194th highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €23,122.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Sigmaringen?
In 2023, Sigmaringen recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 24.0%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 40th highest of 400 districts. That is up from 23.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Sigmaringen?
At -15.5 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Sigmaringen ranked 169th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). In 2019 the figure was -13.7.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Sigmaringen?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Sigmaringen was 3.9 in 2023, 200th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. It was 2.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Sigmaringen?
The largest part of the economy of Sigmaringen in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 34.4% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (24.0%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Sigmaringen?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 34.4% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Sigmaringen growing?
Gross value added rose from €4.0 billion in 2015 to €5.5 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 36% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Sigmaringen?
Of the 69,910 jobs located in Sigmaringen in 2023, 34% in public services, education, health and other services, 29% in industry and 2.0% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Sigmaringen?
The number of people working in Sigmaringen rose by 5.6% between 2015 and 2023, to 69,910.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Sigmaringen compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Sigmaringen ranks 322 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 319 | Kempten (Allgäu), Kreisfreie Stadt | 3.4% |
| 320 | Heilbronn, Landkreis | 3.4% |
| 321 | Ostalbkreis | 3.4% |
| 322 | Sigmaringen | 3.4% |
| 323 | Mühldorf a. Inn | 3.4% |
| 324 | Osnabrück, Landkreis | 3.4% |
| 325 | Schwäbisch Hall | 3.3% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Sigmaringen ranks 108 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 105 | Pforzheim, Stadtkreis | €3,835 |
| 106 | Kempten (Allgäu), Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,826 |
| 107 | Konstanz | €3,824 |
| 108 | Sigmaringen | €3,818 |
| 109 | Kaiserslautern, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,813 |
| 110 | Enzkreis | €3,803 |
| 111 | Memmingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,801 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Sigmaringen ranks 194 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 191 | Rotenburg (Wümme) | €29,480 |
| 192 | Schweinfurt, Landkreis | €29,480 |
| 193 | Günzburg | €29,460 |
| 194 | Sigmaringen | €29,460 |
| 195 | Celle | €29,449 |
| 196 | Dahme-Spreewald | €29,448 |
| 197 | Straubing, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,444 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Sigmaringen ranks 139 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 136 | München, Landkreis | 67.9% |
| 137 | Groß-Gerau | 67.9% |
| 138 | Holzminden | 67.9% |
| 139 | Sigmaringen | 67.8% |
| 140 | Deggendorf | 67.8% |
| 141 | Rotenburg (Wümme) | 67.8% |
| 142 | Schwabach, Kreisfreie Stadt | 67.8% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Sigmaringen ranks 82 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | 34.8% |
| 80 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | 34.5% |
| 81 | Rhön-Grabfeld | 34.4% |
| 82 | Sigmaringen | 34.4% |
| 83 | Donnersbergkreis | 34.4% |
| 84 | Ansbach, Landkreis | 34.3% |
| 85 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | 34.3% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Sigmaringen ranks 342 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 339 | Meißen | 17.7% |
| 340 | Teltow-Fläming | 17.7% |
| 341 | Vulkaneifel | 17.7% |
| 342 | Sigmaringen | 17.7% |
| 343 | Erzgebirgskreis | 17.7% |
| 344 | Tirschenreuth | 17.6% |
| 345 | Elbe-Elster | 17.5% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Sigmaringen ranks 181 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 178 | St. Wendel | 24.1% |
| 179 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.1% |
| 180 | Leer | 24.0% |
| 181 | Sigmaringen | 24.0% |
| 182 | Nordwestmecklenburg | 24.0% |
| 183 | Mainz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 23.9% |
| 184 | Merzig-Wadern | 23.8% |
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