Economy, jobs and prices in Stuttgart, Stadtkreis (Baden-Württemberg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 105,200 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 274% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 7th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Stuttgart, Stadtkreis?
The local economy produced €72.3 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Stuttgart, Stadtkreis?
About 548,450 people worked in Stuttgart, Stadtkreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Stuttgart?
In 2023, the city of Stuttgart recorded an unemployment rate of 5.1%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 199th highest of 400 districts. It was 4.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Stuttgart?
At 4.0% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in the city of Stuttgart ranked 168th 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 Stuttgart?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in the city of Stuttgart was 40.8% in 2023, 46th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 35.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Stuttgart?
In 2023, the city of Stuttgart recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €5,088, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 6th highest of 400 districts. That is up from €4,612 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Stuttgart?
In 2023, the city of Stuttgart recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 75.8%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 8th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 73.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Stuttgart?
At €32,874 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in the city of Stuttgart ranked 25th highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €26,737.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Stuttgart?
In 2023, the city of Stuttgart recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 14.0%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 78th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 14.4%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Stuttgart?
At +39.4 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in the city of Stuttgart ranked 18th highest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). In 2019 the figure was +37.7.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Stuttgart?
At 3.5 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in the city of Stuttgart ranked 163rd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). It was 3.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Stuttgart, Stadtkreis?
The largest part of the economy of Stuttgart, Stadtkreis in 2023 was finance, property and business services, at 32.2% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (31.8%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Stuttgart, Stadtkreis?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 31.8% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Stuttgart, Stadtkreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €45.0 billion in 2015 to €66.1 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 47% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Stuttgart, Stadtkreis?
Of the 548,450 jobs located in Stuttgart, Stadtkreis in 2023, 32% in public services, education, health and other services, 15% in industry and 0.1% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Stuttgart, Stadtkreis?
The number of people working in Stuttgart, Stadtkreis rose by 8.4% between 2015 and 2023, to 548,450.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Stuttgart, Stadtkreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Stuttgart, Stadtkreis ranks 199 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 196 | Börde | 5.1% |
| 197 | Sonneberg | 5.1% |
| 198 | Neuwied | 5.1% |
| 199 | Stuttgart, Stadtkreis | 5.1% |
| 200 | Fürth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.1% |
| 201 | Mittelsachsen | 5.0% |
| 202 | Erzgebirgskreis | 5.0% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Stuttgart, Stadtkreis ranks 6 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Erlangen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €5,435 |
| 4 | Böblingen | €5,127 |
| 5 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | €5,094 |
| 6 | Stuttgart, Stadtkreis | €5,088 |
| 7 | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt | €5,079 |
| 8 | Frankfurt am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,962 |
| 9 | München, Landkreis | €4,947 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Stuttgart, Stadtkreis ranks 25 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Erlangen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €32,962 |
| 23 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | €32,910 |
| 24 | Ludwigsburg | €32,907 |
| 25 | Stuttgart, Stadtkreis | €32,874 |
| 26 | Erding | €32,822 |
| 27 | Frankfurt am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | €32,742 |
| 28 | Esslingen | €32,632 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Stuttgart, Stadtkreis ranks 277 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 274 | Neuwied | 64.0% |
| 275 | Vorpommern-Greifswald | 63.8% |
| 276 | Düsseldorf, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.8% |
| 277 | Stuttgart, Stadtkreis | 63.8% |
| 278 | Ahrweiler | 63.7% |
| 279 | Hameln-Pyrmont | 63.7% |
| 280 | Frankfurt am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.6% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Stuttgart, Stadtkreis ranks 106 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 103 | Neu-Ulm | 32.3% |
| 104 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | 32.3% |
| 105 | Hochsauerlandkreis | 32.1% |
| 106 | Stuttgart, Stadtkreis | 31.8% |
| 107 | Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen | 31.7% |
| 108 | Saale-Orla-Kreis | 31.7% |
| 109 | Warendorf | 31.6% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Stuttgart, Stadtkreis ranks 17 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Mülheim an der Ruhr, Kreisfreie Stadt | 33.4% |
| 15 | Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt | 33.3% |
| 16 | Hamburg | 33.0% |
| 17 | Stuttgart, Stadtkreis | 32.2% |
| 18 | Erlangen-Höchstadt | 32.1% |
| 19 | Fürth, Landkreis | 32.0% |
| 20 | Berlin | 31.8% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Stuttgart, Stadtkreis ranks 345 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 342 | Vechta | 16.7% |
| 343 | Neustadt a. d. Waldnaab | 16.6% |
| 344 | Freudenstadt | 16.6% |
| 345 | Stuttgart, Stadtkreis | 16.6% |
| 346 | Eichstätt | 16.5% |
| 347 | Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.4% |
| 348 | Zollernalbkreis | 16.4% |
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