Economy, jobs and prices in Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 70,500 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 184% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 26th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The local economy produced €5.8 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt?
About 66,680 people worked in Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Bayreuth?
In 2023, the city of Bayreuth recorded an unemployment rate of 4.8%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 190th lowest of 400 districts. It was 4.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Bayreuth?
At 3.3% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in the city of Bayreuth ranked 131st lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). In 2019 the figure was 3.4%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Bayreuth?
At 24.1% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in the city of Bayreuth ranked 72nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). That is up from 19.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Bayreuth?
At €3,774 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in the city of Bayreuth ranked 121st highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). In 2019 the figure was €3,353.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Bayreuth?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in the city of Bayreuth was 88.9% in 2023, 185th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. In 2019 the figure was 87.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Bayreuth?
In 2023, the city of Bayreuth recorded a purchasing power per resident of €28,482, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 135th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €23,030.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Bayreuth?
In 2023, the city of Bayreuth recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 17.1%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 126th lowest of 400 districts. That is down from 18.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Bayreuth?
In 2023, the city of Bayreuth recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of +40.5, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 16th highest of 400 districts. That is down from +42.5 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Bayreuth?
At 5.2 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in the city of Bayreuth ranked 82nd highest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). It was 6.5 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The largest part of the economy of Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 39.2% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (22.1%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 22.1% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Bayreuth, 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 34% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt?
Of the 66,680 jobs located in Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023, 47% in public services, education, health and other services, 14% in industry and 0.3% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The number of people working in Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt rose by 2.6% between 2015 and 2023, to 66,680.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 214 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 211 | Nordfriesland | 4.8% |
| 212 | Odenwaldkreis | 4.8% |
| 213 | Amberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.8% |
| 214 | Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.8% |
| 215 | Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis | 4.8% |
| 216 | Heidelberg, Stadtkreis | 4.8% |
| 217 | Limburg-Weilburg | 4.7% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 121 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 118 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,782 |
| 119 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | €3,779 |
| 120 | Gießen, Landkreis | €3,774 |
| 121 | Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,774 |
| 122 | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis | €3,770 |
| 123 | Donnersbergkreis | €3,769 |
| 124 | Oberbergischer Kreis | €3,764 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 266 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 263 | Regionalverband Saarbrücken | €28,515 |
| 264 | Dessau-Roßlau, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,506 |
| 265 | Leipzig | €28,503 |
| 266 | Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,482 |
| 267 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | €28,459 |
| 268 | Schwandorf | €28,456 |
| 269 | Heidekreis | €28,450 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 358 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 355 | Gießen, Landkreis | 60.1% |
| 356 | Karlsruhe, Stadtkreis | 60.1% |
| 357 | Düren | 60.0% |
| 358 | Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 60.0% |
| 359 | Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 60.0% |
| 360 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | 59.9% |
| 361 | Kassel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 59.9% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 252 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 249 | Wolfenbüttel | 22.4% |
| 250 | Lichtenfels | 22.3% |
| 251 | Regionalverband Saarbrücken | 22.2% |
| 252 | Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.1% |
| 253 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | 22.1% |
| 254 | Trier-Saarburg | 22.1% |
| 255 | Herne, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.0% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 301 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 298 | Märkischer Kreis | 19.3% |
| 299 | Lüchow-Dannenberg | 19.3% |
| 300 | Celle | 19.3% |
| 301 | Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.2% |
| 302 | Unterallgäu | 19.2% |
| 303 | Soest | 19.2% |
| 304 | Ostalbkreis | 19.1% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 14 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Ansbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | 40.4% |
| 12 | Magdeburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 39.5% |
| 13 | Brandenburg an der Havel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 39.4% |
| 14 | Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 39.2% |
| 15 | Gera, Kreisfreie Stadt | 38.9% |
| 16 | Hof, Kreisfreie Stadt | 38.5% |
| 17 | Freiburg im Breisgau, Stadtkreis | 38.4% |
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