Economy, jobs and prices in Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 109,100 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 284% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 4th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The local economy produced €5.0 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt?
About 41,860 people worked in Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Coburg?
At 6.3% in 2023, the unemployment rate in the city of Coburg ranked 101st highest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). That is up from 4.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Coburg?
At 6.3% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in the city of Coburg ranked 91st highest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). In 2019 the figure was 5.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Coburg?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in the city of Coburg was 29.0% in 2023, 152nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. That is up from 26.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Coburg?
In 2023, the city of Coburg recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €4,090, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 45th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €3,800.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Coburg?
In 2023, the city of Coburg recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 86.5%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 150th lowest of 400 districts. It was 85.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Coburg?
In 2023, the city of Coburg recorded a purchasing power per resident of €30,687, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 106th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €24,762.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Coburg?
In 2023, the city of Coburg recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 11.8%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 28th lowest of 400 districts. That is down from 12.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Coburg?
At +48.7 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in the city of Coburg ranked 4th highest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is down from +49.6 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Coburg?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in the city of Coburg was 3.3 in 2023, 137th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. In 2019 the figure was 3.8.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The largest part of the economy of Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 was finance, property and business services, at 51.6% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (22.0%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 22.0% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.1 billion in 2015 to €4.6 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 45% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt?
Of the 41,860 jobs located in Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023, 31% in public services, education, health and other services, 22% in industry and 0.2% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The number of people working in Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt fell by 2.4% between 2015 and 2023, to 41,860.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 102 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 99 | Sömmerda | 6.4% |
| 100 | Saalekreis | 6.4% |
| 101 | Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.3% |
| 102 | Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.3% |
| 103 | Heidekreis | 6.3% |
| 104 | Wittmund | 6.2% |
| 105 | Trier, Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.2% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 45 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Hohenlohekreis | €4,144 |
| 43 | Emden, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,106 |
| 44 | Reutlingen | €4,100 |
| 45 | Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,090 |
| 46 | Augsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,068 |
| 47 | Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,058 |
| 48 | Weilheim-Schongau | €4,052 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 106 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 103 | Calw | €30,732 |
| 104 | Rastatt | €30,731 |
| 105 | Alzey-Worms | €30,699 |
| 106 | Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €30,687 |
| 107 | Ammerland | €30,661 |
| 108 | Unterallgäu | €30,657 |
| 109 | Segeberg | €30,641 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 187 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 184 | Dresden, Kreisfreie Stadt | 66.5% |
| 185 | Barnim | 66.4% |
| 186 | Zweibrücken, Kreisfreie Stadt | 66.4% |
| 187 | Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 66.4% |
| 188 | Ilm-Kreis | 66.4% |
| 189 | Celle | 66.4% |
| 190 | Göppingen | 66.3% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 257 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 254 | Trier-Saarburg | 22.1% |
| 255 | Herne, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.0% |
| 256 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | 22.0% |
| 257 | Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.0% |
| 258 | Starnberg | 22.0% |
| 259 | Kassel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.9% |
| 260 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | 21.9% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 2 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hochtaunuskreis | 56.0% |
| 2 | Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 51.6% |
| 3 | Braunschweig, Kreisfreie Stadt | 51.3% |
| 4 | Frankfurt am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | 43.9% |
| 5 | Main-Taunus-Kreis | 42.1% |
| 6 | München, Landkreis | 40.4% |
| 7 | Düsseldorf, Kreisfreie Stadt | 39.0% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 347 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 344 | Freudenstadt | 16.6% |
| 345 | Stuttgart, Stadtkreis | 16.6% |
| 346 | Eichstätt | 16.5% |
| 347 | Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.4% |
| 348 | Zollernalbkreis | 16.4% |
| 349 | Kassel, Landkreis | 16.3% |
| 350 | Ostalbkreis | 16.3% |
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