Economy, jobs and prices in Berchtesgadener Land (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 38,800 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 101% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 176th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Berchtesgadener Land?
The local economy produced €4.6 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Berchtesgadener Land?
About 55,810 people worked in Berchtesgadener Land in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Berchtesgadener Land?
The unemployment rate in Berchtesgadener Land was 3.6% in 2023, 95th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 3.3%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Berchtesgadener Land?
In 2023, Berchtesgadener Land recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 2.1%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 19th lowest of 400 districts. It was 2.4% 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 Berchtesgadener Land?
At 25.2% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Berchtesgadener Land ranked 91st lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). That is up from 22.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Berchtesgadener Land?
In 2023, Berchtesgadener Land recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,498, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 156th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €3,090.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Berchtesgadener Land?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Berchtesgadener Land was 82.8% in 2023, 59th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. It was 78.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Berchtesgadener Land?
At €29,350 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Berchtesgadener Land ranked 200th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €23,224.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Berchtesgadener Land?
In 2023, Berchtesgadener Land recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 22.0%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 109th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 22.6%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Berchtesgadener Land?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Berchtesgadener Land was -4.4 in 2023, 153rd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. In 2019 the figure was -0.5.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Berchtesgadener Land?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Berchtesgadener Land was 2.4 in 2023, 54th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. That is down from 3.0 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Berchtesgadener Land?
The largest part of the economy of Berchtesgadener Land in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 31.2% of gross value added, followed by trade, transport, hospitality and communications (22.8%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Berchtesgadener Land?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 16.2% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Berchtesgadener Land growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.9 billion in 2015 to €4.2 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 43% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Berchtesgadener Land?
Of the 55,810 jobs located in Berchtesgadener Land in 2023, 38% in public services, education, health and other services, 15% in industry and 1.8% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Berchtesgadener Land?
The number of people working in Berchtesgadener Land rose by 4.4% between 2015 and 2023, to 55,810.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Berchtesgadener Land compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Berchtesgadener Land ranks 306 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 303 | Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen | 3.6% |
| 304 | Miltenberg | 3.6% |
| 305 | Ortenaukreis | 3.6% |
| 306 | Berchtesgadener Land | 3.6% |
| 307 | Kulmbach | 3.6% |
| 308 | Ludwigsburg | 3.6% |
| 309 | Karlsruhe, Landkreis | 3.5% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Berchtesgadener Land ranks 245 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 242 | Steinfurt | €3,507 |
| 243 | Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,502 |
| 244 | Merzig-Wadern | €3,502 |
| 245 | Berchtesgadener Land | €3,498 |
| 246 | Bottrop, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,496 |
| 247 | Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,495 |
| 248 | Schwerin, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,495 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Berchtesgadener Land ranks 201 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 198 | Düren | €29,415 |
| 199 | Neustadt a. d. Aisch-Bad Windsheim | €29,396 |
| 200 | Ansbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,392 |
| 201 | Berchtesgadener Land | €29,350 |
| 202 | Paderborn | €29,347 |
| 203 | Deggendorf | €29,337 |
| 204 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | €29,329 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Berchtesgadener Land ranks 362 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 359 | Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 60.0% |
| 360 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | 59.9% |
| 361 | Kassel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 59.9% |
| 362 | Berchtesgadener Land | 59.8% |
| 363 | Konstanz | 59.5% |
| 364 | Bottrop, Kreisfreie Stadt | 59.5% |
| 365 | Mainz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 59.5% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Berchtesgadener Land ranks 334 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 331 | Heidekreis | 16.4% |
| 332 | Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.4% |
| 333 | Bielefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.4% |
| 334 | Berchtesgadener Land | 16.2% |
| 335 | Osterholz | 16.2% |
| 336 | Dachau | 16.2% |
| 337 | Aurich | 16.0% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Berchtesgadener Land ranks 195 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 192 | Regen | 22.3% |
| 193 | Kulmbach | 22.3% |
| 194 | Uelzen | 22.2% |
| 195 | Berchtesgadener Land | 22.2% |
| 196 | Peine | 22.2% |
| 197 | Paderborn | 22.2% |
| 198 | Göttingen | 22.1% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Berchtesgadener Land ranks 67 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 69 | Weiden i. d. Opf, Kreisfreie Stadt | 30.6% |
| 70 | Hamm, Kreisfreie Stadt | 30.6% |
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