Economy, jobs and prices in Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 69,700 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 182% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 29th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The local economy produced €5.8 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt?
About 77,120 people worked in Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Bamberg?
The unemployment rate in the city of Bamberg was 4.4% in 2023, 159th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. It was 3.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Bamberg?
In 2023, the city of Bamberg recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 3.3%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 123rd lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 3.0%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Bamberg?
In 2023, the city of Bamberg recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 26.2%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 102nd lowest of 400 districts. It was 20.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Bamberg?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in the city of Bamberg was €3,836 in 2023, 104th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. In 2019 the figure was €3,483.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Bamberg?
In 2023, the city of Bamberg recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 83.1%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 67th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 78.6%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Bamberg?
The purchasing power per resident in the city of Bamberg was €29,151 in 2023, 176th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. In 2019 the figure was €23,413.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Bamberg?
At 16.5% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in the city of Bamberg ranked 118th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). In 2019 the figure was 17.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Bamberg?
At +44.3 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in the city of Bamberg ranked 9th highest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). It was +45.8 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Bamberg?
In 2023, the city of Bamberg had 2.6 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 70th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 4.3.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The largest part of the economy of Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 31.3% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (25.8%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 25.8% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.9 billion in 2015 to €5.3 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 37% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt?
Of the 77,120 jobs located in Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023, 41% in public services, education, health and other services, 21% in industry and 0.2% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The number of people working in Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt rose by 3.9% between 2015 and 2023, to 77,120.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 242 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 239 | Merzig-Wadern | 4.4% |
| 240 | Hochsauerlandkreis | 4.4% |
| 241 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | 4.4% |
| 242 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.4% |
| 243 | Vogelsbergkreis | 4.4% |
| 244 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | 4.4% |
| 245 | Diepholz | 4.4% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 104 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | Wuppertal, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,851 |
| 102 | Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,850 |
| 103 | Pfaffenhofen a. d. Ilm | €3,843 |
| 104 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,836 |
| 105 | Pforzheim, Stadtkreis | €3,835 |
| 106 | Kempten (Allgäu), Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,826 |
| 107 | Konstanz | €3,824 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 225 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 222 | Hildesheim | €29,203 |
| 223 | Steinburg | €29,202 |
| 224 | Bamberg, Landkreis | €29,176 |
| 225 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,151 |
| 226 | Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,137 |
| 227 | Kitzingen | €29,107 |
| 228 | Kaiserslautern, Landkreis | €29,097 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 323 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 320 | Hochtaunuskreis | 62.1% |
| 321 | Schwerin, Kreisfreie Stadt | 62.0% |
| 322 | Neumünster, Kreisfreie Stadt | 62.0% |
| 323 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 62.0% |
| 324 | Neunkirchen | 62.0% |
| 325 | Starnberg | 61.9% |
| 326 | Lüchow-Dannenberg | 61.8% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 197 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 194 | Vogelsbergkreis | 26.0% |
| 195 | Vogtlandkreis | 25.9% |
| 196 | Steinfurt | 25.8% |
| 197 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.8% |
| 198 | Jerichower Land | 25.8% |
| 199 | Meißen | 25.7% |
| 200 | Rottal-Inn | 25.7% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 257 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 254 | Emmendingen | 20.8% |
| 255 | Hamm, Kreisfreie Stadt | 20.8% |
| 256 | Hof, Landkreis | 20.8% |
| 257 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 20.7% |
| 258 | Calw | 20.7% |
| 259 | Ortenaukreis | 20.7% |
| 260 | Schwandorf | 20.7% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 65 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Straubing, Kreisfreie Stadt | 31.4% |
| 63 | Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | 31.3% |
| 64 | Wolfenbüttel | 31.3% |
| 65 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 31.3% |
| 66 | Ostholstein | 31.2% |
| 67 | Berchtesgadener Land | 31.2% |
| 68 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | 31.0% |
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