Economy, jobs and prices in Augsburg, Landkreis (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 33,000 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 86% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 272nd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Augsburg, Landkreis?
The local economy produced €9.6 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Augsburg, Landkreis?
About 114,790 people worked in Augsburg, Landkreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Landkreis Augsburg?
The unemployment rate in the district of Augsburg was 2.8% in 2023, 46th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. It was 2.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Landkreis Augsburg?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in the district of Augsburg was 2.5% in 2023, 65th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. That is up from 2.1% 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 Landkreis Augsburg?
At 18.0% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in the district of Augsburg ranked 10th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). In 2019 the figure was 15.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Landkreis Augsburg?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in the district of Augsburg was €3,455 in 2023, 138th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. It was €3,103 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Landkreis Augsburg?
In 2023, the district of Augsburg recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 87.8%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 184th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 85.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Landkreis Augsburg?
At €32,030 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in the district of Augsburg ranked 44th highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). It was €25,343 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Landkreis Augsburg?
In 2023, the district of Augsburg recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 23.0%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 68th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 23.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Landkreis Augsburg?
At -33.6 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in the district of Augsburg ranked 61st lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). It was -36.0 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Landkreis Augsburg?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in the district of Augsburg was 5.5 in 2023, 70th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. That is up from 3.9 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Augsburg, Landkreis?
The largest part of the economy of Augsburg, Landkreis in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 26.0% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (25.2%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Augsburg, Landkreis?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 26.0% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Augsburg, Landkreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €6.1 billion in 2015 to €8.8 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 44% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Augsburg, Landkreis?
Of the 114,790 jobs located in Augsburg, Landkreis in 2023, 26% in public services, education, health and other services, 22% in industry and 1.5% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Augsburg, Landkreis?
The number of people working in Augsburg, Landkreis rose by 13.1% between 2015 and 2023, to 114,790.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Augsburg, Landkreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Augsburg, Landkreis ranks 355 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 352 | Enzkreis | 2.9% |
| 353 | Trier-Saarburg | 2.9% |
| 354 | Kelheim | 2.9% |
| 355 | Augsburg, Landkreis | 2.8% |
| 356 | Straubing-Bogen | 2.8% |
| 357 | Rhön-Grabfeld | 2.8% |
| 358 | Haßberge | 2.8% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Augsburg, Landkreis ranks 263 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 260 | Lüneburg, Landkreis | €3,463 |
| 261 | Neumünster, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,460 |
| 262 | Roth | €3,455 |
| 263 | Augsburg, Landkreis | €3,455 |
| 264 | Rostock, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,452 |
| 265 | Herzogtum Lauenburg | €3,448 |
| 266 | Viersen | €3,446 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Augsburg, Landkreis ranks 44 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Pfaffenhofen a. d. Ilm | €32,103 |
| 42 | Bodenseekreis | €32,095 |
| 43 | Nürnberger Land | €32,085 |
| 44 | Augsburg, Landkreis | €32,030 |
| 45 | Pinneberg | €32,019 |
| 46 | Heilbronn, Landkreis | €31,986 |
| 47 | Rhein-Neckar-Kreis | €31,986 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Augsburg, Landkreis ranks 156 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 153 | Aichach-Friedberg | 67.5% |
| 154 | Eichstätt | 67.5% |
| 155 | Sömmerda | 67.5% |
| 156 | Augsburg, Landkreis | 67.4% |
| 157 | Alzey-Worms | 67.4% |
| 158 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | 67.3% |
| 159 | Tirschenreuth | 67.3% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Augsburg, Landkreis ranks 191 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 188 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | 26.2% |
| 189 | Ludwigslust-Parchim | 26.2% |
| 190 | Paderborn | 26.1% |
| 191 | Augsburg, Landkreis | 26.0% |
| 192 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | 26.0% |
| 193 | Unna | 26.0% |
| 194 | Vogelsbergkreis | 26.0% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Augsburg, Landkreis ranks 101 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 98 | Pinneberg | 25.4% |
| 99 | Ostholstein | 25.3% |
| 100 | Helmstedt | 25.2% |
| 101 | Augsburg, Landkreis | 25.2% |
| 102 | Bergstraße | 25.2% |
| 103 | Augsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.2% |
| 104 | Heinsberg | 25.2% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Augsburg, Landkreis ranks 316 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 313 | Kronach | 18.1% |
| 314 | Reutlingen | 18.0% |
| 315 | Rottal-Inn | 18.0% |
| 316 | Augsburg, Landkreis | 17.9% |
| 317 | Erlangen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 17.9% |
| 318 | Westerwaldkreis | 17.9% |
| 319 | Osnabrück, Landkreis | 17.9% |
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