Economy, jobs and prices in Zollernalbkreis (Baden-Württemberg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 37,800 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 98% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 194th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Zollernalbkreis?
The local economy produced €8.2 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Zollernalbkreis?
About 96,590 people worked in Zollernalbkreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Zollernalbkreis?
In 2023, Zollernalbkreis recorded an unemployment rate of 4.2%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 145th lowest of 400 districts. It was 3.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Zollernalbkreis?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Zollernalbkreis was 3.8% in 2023, 153rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. In 2019 the figure was 2.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Zollernalbkreis?
In 2023, Zollernalbkreis recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 30.0%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 174th lowest of 400 districts. It was 27.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Zollernalbkreis?
At €3,791 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Zollernalbkreis ranked 116th highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). It was €3,455 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Zollernalbkreis?
In 2023, Zollernalbkreis recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 83.3%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 73rd lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 80.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Zollernalbkreis?
At €31,221 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Zollernalbkreis ranked 73rd highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €24,766.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Zollernalbkreis?
In 2023, Zollernalbkreis recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 22.2%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 99th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 22.4%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Zollernalbkreis?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Zollernalbkreis was -13.8 in 2023, 190th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. It was -13.9 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Zollernalbkreis?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Zollernalbkreis was 4.1 in 2023, 183rd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. In 2019 the figure was 2.5.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Zollernalbkreis?
The largest part of the economy of Zollernalbkreis in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 37.7% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (19.7%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Zollernalbkreis?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 37.7% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Zollernalbkreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €5.5 billion in 2015 to €7.5 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 37% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Zollernalbkreis?
Of the 96,590 jobs located in Zollernalbkreis in 2023, 24% in public services, education, health and other services, 34% in industry and 1.1% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Zollernalbkreis?
The number of people working in Zollernalbkreis rose by 5.6% between 2015 and 2023, to 96,590.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Zollernalbkreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Zollernalbkreis ranks 259 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 256 | Cloppenburg | 4.2% |
| 257 | Vulkaneifel | 4.2% |
| 258 | Mainz-Bingen | 4.2% |
| 259 | Zollernalbkreis | 4.2% |
| 260 | Bad Dürkheim | 4.2% |
| 261 | Germersheim | 4.2% |
| 262 | Hildburghausen | 4.1% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Zollernalbkreis ranks 116 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 113 | Ostallgäu | €3,795 |
| 114 | Bochum, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,793 |
| 115 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | €3,792 |
| 116 | Zollernalbkreis | €3,791 |
| 117 | Ansbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,791 |
| 118 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,782 |
| 119 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | €3,779 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Zollernalbkreis ranks 73 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Stade | €31,298 |
| 71 | Verden | €31,282 |
| 72 | Biberach | €31,248 |
| 73 | Zollernalbkreis | €31,221 |
| 74 | Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald | €31,210 |
| 75 | Memmingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €31,191 |
| 76 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | €31,188 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Zollernalbkreis ranks 143 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 140 | Deggendorf | 67.8% |
| 141 | Rotenburg (Wümme) | 67.8% |
| 142 | Schwabach, Kreisfreie Stadt | 67.8% |
| 143 | Zollernalbkreis | 67.7% |
| 144 | Ravensburg | 67.7% |
| 145 | Cloppenburg | 67.7% |
| 146 | Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis | 67.6% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Zollernalbkreis ranks 59 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | 38.2% |
| 57 | Ostallgäu | 37.8% |
| 58 | Uckermark | 37.7% |
| 59 | Zollernalbkreis | 37.7% |
| 60 | Sömmerda | 37.6% |
| 61 | Wartburgkreis | 37.5% |
| 62 | Reutlingen | 37.5% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Zollernalbkreis ranks 292 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 289 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 19.8% |
| 290 | Westerwaldkreis | 19.8% |
| 291 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | 19.7% |
| 292 | Zollernalbkreis | 19.7% |
| 293 | Cham | 19.7% |
| 294 | Rotenburg (Wümme) | 19.7% |
| 295 | Ostallgäu | 19.5% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Zollernalbkreis ranks 348 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 345 | Stuttgart, Stadtkreis | 16.6% |
| 346 | Eichstätt | 16.5% |
| 347 | Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.4% |
| 348 | Zollernalbkreis | 16.4% |
| 349 | Kassel, Landkreis | 16.3% |
| 350 | Ostalbkreis | 16.3% |
| 351 | Wesermarsch | 16.3% |
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