Economy, jobs and prices in Cham (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 44,400 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 116% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 108th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Cham?
The local economy produced €6.4 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Cham?
About 77,340 people worked in Cham in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Cham?
At 2.9% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Cham ranked 50th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). In 2019 the figure was 2.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Cham?
In 2023, Cham recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 2.4%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 54th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 2.0% 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 Cham?
At 19.0% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Cham ranked 17th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). That is up from 12.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Cham?
In 2023, Cham recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,396, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 117th lowest of 400 districts. It was €3,034 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Cham?
At 83.3% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Cham ranked 71st lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). That is up from 78.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Cham?
In 2023, Cham recorded a purchasing power per resident of €28,100, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 104th lowest of 400 districts. It was €21,784 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Cham?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Cham was 19.7% in 2023, 197th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. In 2019 the figure was 20.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Cham?
At +1.1 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Cham ranked 118th highest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). It was -0.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Cham?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Cham was 2.3 in 2023, 49th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. That is down from 3.5 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Cham?
The largest part of the economy of Cham in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 35.3% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (19.7%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Cham?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 35.3% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Cham growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.8 billion in 2015 to €5.8 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 53% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Cham?
Of the 77,340 jobs located in Cham in 2023, 26% in public services, education, health and other services, 29% in industry and 3.1% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Cham?
The number of people working in Cham rose by 9.9% between 2015 and 2023, to 77,340.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Cham compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Cham ranks 351 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 348 | Amberg-Sulzbach | 3.0% |
| 349 | Fürstenfeldbruck | 3.0% |
| 350 | Forchheim | 3.0% |
| 351 | Cham | 2.9% |
| 352 | Enzkreis | 2.9% |
| 353 | Trier-Saarburg | 2.9% |
| 354 | Kelheim | 2.9% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Cham ranks 284 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 281 | Rotenburg (Wümme) | €3,398 |
| 282 | Kleve | €3,398 |
| 283 | Kusel | €3,397 |
| 284 | Cham | €3,396 |
| 285 | Osnabrück, Landkreis | €3,396 |
| 286 | Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis | €3,396 |
| 287 | Regen | €3,394 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Cham ranks 297 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 294 | Neunkirchen | €28,134 |
| 295 | Dortmund, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,131 |
| 296 | Neustadt a. d. Waldnaab | €28,105 |
| 297 | Cham | €28,100 |
| 298 | Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge | €28,057 |
| 299 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,048 |
| 300 | Harz | €28,042 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Cham ranks 104 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | Vogelsbergkreis | 68.9% |
| 102 | Miltenberg | 68.8% |
| 103 | Straubing, Kreisfreie Stadt | 68.8% |
| 104 | Cham | 68.8% |
| 105 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 68.7% |
| 106 | Ortenaukreis | 68.7% |
| 107 | Spree-Neiße | 68.7% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Cham ranks 71 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Salzlandkreis | 36.1% |
| 69 | Oder-Spree | 36.1% |
| 70 | Dithmarschen | 35.7% |
| 71 | Cham | 35.3% |
| 72 | Groß-Gerau | 35.2% |
| 73 | Oberbergischer Kreis | 35.2% |
| 74 | Neuwied | 35.0% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Cham ranks 293 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 296 | Worms, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.4% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Cham ranks 323 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 320 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | 17.8% |
| 321 | Ansbach, Landkreis | 17.8% |
| 322 | Bayreuth, Landkreis | 17.8% |
| 323 | Cham | 17.8% |
| 324 | Darmstadt-Dieburg | 17.8% |
| 325 | Borken | 17.8% |
| 326 | Börde | 17.7% |
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