Economy, jobs and prices in Donau-Ries (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 53,000 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 138% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 61st highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Donau-Ries?
The local economy produced €8.0 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Donau-Ries?
About 84,460 people worked in Donau-Ries in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Donau-Ries?
At 2.2% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Donau-Ries ranked 9th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). It was 1.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Donau-Ries?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Donau-Ries was 2.2% in 2023, 27th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. That is up from 1.4% 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 Donau-Ries?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Donau-Ries was 19.1% in 2023, 18th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. In 2019 the figure was 16.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Donau-Ries?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Donau-Ries was €3,909 in 2023, 78th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. It was €3,557 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Donau-Ries?
In 2023, Donau-Ries recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 78.9%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 20th lowest of 400 districts. It was 77.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Donau-Ries?
At €30,271 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Donau-Ries ranked 142nd highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €23,974.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Donau-Ries?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Donau-Ries was 19.1% in 2023, 181st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. That is down from 19.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Donau-Ries?
In 2023, Donau-Ries recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of +5.2, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 98th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was +5.3.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Donau-Ries?
At 1.9 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Donau-Ries ranked 23rd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). It was also 1.9 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Donau-Ries?
The largest part of the economy of Donau-Ries in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 43.2% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (18.8%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Donau-Ries?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 43.2% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Donau-Ries growing?
Gross value added rose from €5.5 billion in 2015 to €7.3 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 32% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Donau-Ries?
Of the 84,460 jobs located in Donau-Ries in 2023, 24% in public services, education, health and other services, 34% in industry and 2.6% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Donau-Ries?
The number of people working in Donau-Ries rose by 5.2% between 2015 and 2023, to 84,460.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Donau-Ries compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Donau-Ries ranks 394 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 391 | Ebersberg | 2.3% |
| 392 | Eichstätt | 2.2% |
| 393 | Roth | 2.2% |
| 394 | Donau-Ries | 2.2% |
| 395 | Erding | 2.2% |
| 396 | Unterallgäu | 2.2% |
| 397 | Main-Spessart | 2.1% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Donau-Ries ranks 78 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Schwäbisch Hall | €3,923 |
| 76 | Lörrach | €3,917 |
| 77 | Regionalverband Saarbrücken | €3,911 |
| 78 | Donau-Ries | €3,909 |
| 79 | Groß-Gerau | €3,908 |
| 80 | Landsberg am Lech | €3,904 |
| 81 | Kassel, Landkreis | €3,897 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Donau-Ries ranks 142 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 139 | Gütersloh | €30,311 |
| 140 | Konstanz | €30,303 |
| 141 | Schwäbisch Hall | €30,281 |
| 142 | Donau-Ries | €30,271 |
| 143 | Waldshut | €30,260 |
| 144 | Warendorf | €30,248 |
| 145 | Emmendingen | €30,224 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Donau-Ries ranks 12 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Hohenlohekreis | 71.8% |
| 10 | Memmingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 71.7% |
| 11 | Erlangen-Höchstadt | 71.7% |
| 12 | Donau-Ries | 71.7% |
| 13 | Saale-Orla-Kreis | 71.6% |
| 14 | Saalekreis | 71.6% |
| 15 | Anhalt-Bitterfeld | 71.5% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Donau-Ries ranks 24 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Ostalbkreis | 45.0% |
| 22 | Holzminden | 44.7% |
| 23 | Märkischer Kreis | 44.1% |
| 24 | Donau-Ries | 43.2% |
| 25 | Forchheim | 42.6% |
| 26 | Saalekreis | 42.3% |
| 27 | Freudenstadt | 42.2% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Donau-Ries ranks 314 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 311 | Rastatt | 18.9% |
| 312 | Nienburg (Weser) | 18.9% |
| 313 | Main-Spessart | 18.8% |
| 314 | Donau-Ries | 18.8% |
| 315 | Traunstein | 18.8% |
| 316 | Cochem-Zell | 18.7% |
| 317 | Cloppenburg | 18.7% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Donau-Ries ranks 381 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 378 | Schwäbisch Hall | 13.9% |
| 379 | Enzkreis | 13.8% |
| 380 | Tirschenreuth | 13.7% |
| 381 | Donau-Ries | 13.6% |
| 382 | Hochtaunuskreis | 13.5% |
| 383 | Gütersloh | 13.1% |
| 384 | Biberach | 12.7% |
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