Economy, jobs and prices in Dillingen a.d. Donau (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 38,900 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 101% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 175th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Dillingen a.d. Donau?
The local economy produced €4.3 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Dillingen a.d. Donau?
About 47,380 people worked in Dillingen a.d. Donau in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Dillingen a.d. Donau?
The unemployment rate in Dillingen a.d. Donau was 2.7% in 2023, 35th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 1.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Dillingen a.d. Donau?
In 2023, Dillingen a.d. Donau 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 1.7% 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 Dillingen a.d. Donau?
At 19.7% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Dillingen a.d. Donau ranked 20th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). In 2019 the figure was 13.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Dillingen a.d. Donau?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Dillingen a.d. Donau was €3,679 in 2023, 158th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. That is up from €3,351 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Dillingen a.d. Donau?
At 85.1% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Dillingen a.d. Donau ranked 114th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). It was 82.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Dillingen a.d. Donau?
In 2023, Dillingen a.d. Donau recorded a purchasing power per resident of €29,769, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 174th highest of 400 districts. It was €23,631 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Dillingen a.d. Donau?
In 2023, Dillingen a.d. Donau recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 21.9%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 111th highest of 400 districts. It was 21.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Dillingen a.d. Donau?
In 2023, Dillingen a.d. Donau recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -25.3, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 102nd lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was -22.1.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Dillingen a.d. Donau?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Dillingen a.d. Donau was 1.6 in 2023, 12th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. In 2019 the figure was 1.9.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Dillingen a.d. Donau?
The largest part of the economy of Dillingen a.d. Donau in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 34.5% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (23.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Dillingen a.d. Donau?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 34.5% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Dillingen a.d. Donau growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.8 billion in 2015 to €3.9 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 41% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Dillingen a.d. Donau?
Of the 47,380 jobs located in Dillingen a.d. Donau in 2023, 31% in public services, education, health and other services, 29% in industry and 2.8% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Dillingen a.d. Donau?
The number of people working in Dillingen a.d. Donau rose by 5.6% between 2015 and 2023, to 47,380.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Dillingen a.d. Donau compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Dillingen a.d. Donau ranks 366 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 363 | Landshut, Landkreis | 2.8% |
| 364 | Ravensburg | 2.8% |
| 365 | Fürth, Landkreis | 2.7% |
| 366 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | 2.7% |
| 367 | München, Landkreis | 2.7% |
| 368 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | 2.6% |
| 369 | Erlangen-Höchstadt | 2.6% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Dillingen a.d. Donau ranks 158 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 155 | Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,681 |
| 156 | Holzminden | €3,679 |
| 157 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | €3,679 |
| 158 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | €3,679 |
| 159 | Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen | €3,678 |
| 160 | Ortenaukreis | €3,673 |
| 161 | Amberg-Sulzbach | €3,671 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Dillingen a.d. Donau ranks 174 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 171 | Bad Kreuznach | €29,788 |
| 172 | Heidenheim | €29,776 |
| 173 | Cuxhaven | €29,773 |
| 174 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | €29,769 |
| 175 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | €29,760 |
| 176 | Lüneburg, Landkreis | €29,752 |
| 177 | Main-Spessart | €29,749 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Dillingen a.d. Donau ranks 56 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Calw | 70.1% |
| 54 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | 70.1% |
| 55 | Biberach | 70.0% |
| 56 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | 70.0% |
| 57 | Mittelsachsen | 70.0% |
| 58 | Neuburg-Schrobenhausen | 70.0% |
| 59 | Bamberg, Landkreis | 70.0% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Dillingen a.d. Donau ranks 80 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis | 34.8% |
| 78 | Kelheim | 34.8% |
| 79 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | 34.8% |
| 80 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | 34.5% |
| 81 | Rhön-Grabfeld | 34.4% |
| 82 | Sigmaringen | 34.4% |
| 83 | Donnersbergkreis | 34.4% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Dillingen a.d. Donau ranks 154 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 151 | Leer | 23.4% |
| 152 | Bamberg, Landkreis | 23.4% |
| 153 | Günzburg | 23.4% |
| 154 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | 23.3% |
| 155 | Bremen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 23.3% |
| 156 | Passau, Landkreis | 23.3% |
| 157 | Ahrweiler | 23.3% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Dillingen a.d. Donau ranks 286 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 283 | Starnberg | 19.7% |
| 284 | Düsseldorf, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.6% |
| 285 | Holzminden | 19.6% |
| 286 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | 19.5% |
| 287 | Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald | 19.5% |
| 288 | Märkischer Kreis | 19.5% |
| 289 | Roth | 19.5% |
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