Economy, jobs and prices in Freyung-Grafenau (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 36,100 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 94% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 213th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Freyung-Grafenau?
The local economy produced €3.2 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Freyung-Grafenau?
About 39,930 people worked in Freyung-Grafenau in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Freyung-Grafenau?
At 3.1% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Freyung-Grafenau ranked 61st lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). That is up from 2.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Freyung-Grafenau?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Freyung-Grafenau was 2.3% in 2023, 45th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. It was 1.9% 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 Freyung-Grafenau?
In 2023, Freyung-Grafenau recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 17.2%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 6th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 16.0%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Freyung-Grafenau?
At €3,362 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Freyung-Grafenau ranked 99th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). It was €2,978 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Freyung-Grafenau?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Freyung-Grafenau was 83.1% in 2023, 66th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. In 2019 the figure was 77.4%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Freyung-Grafenau?
At €27,065 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Freyung-Grafenau ranked 45th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). That is up from €21,099 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Freyung-Grafenau?
At 22.9% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Freyung-Grafenau ranked 72nd highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). That is down from 23.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Freyung-Grafenau?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Freyung-Grafenau was -18.6 in 2023, 144th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. That is up from -21.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Freyung-Grafenau?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Freyung-Grafenau was 1.8 in 2023, 17th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. It was 1.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Freyung-Grafenau?
The largest part of the economy of Freyung-Grafenau in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 28.6% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (22.1%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Freyung-Grafenau?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 28.6% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Freyung-Grafenau growing?
Gross value added rose from €1.9 billion in 2015 to €2.9 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 52% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Freyung-Grafenau?
Of the 39,930 jobs located in Freyung-Grafenau in 2023, 30% in public services, education, health and other services, 26% in industry and 2.8% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Freyung-Grafenau?
The number of people working in Freyung-Grafenau rose by 11.0% between 2015 and 2023, to 39,930.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Freyung-Grafenau compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Freyung-Grafenau ranks 342 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 339 | Bad Kissingen | 3.2% |
| 340 | Main-Tauber-Kreis | 3.1% |
| 341 | Starnberg | 3.1% |
| 342 | Freyung-Grafenau | 3.1% |
| 343 | Hohenlohekreis | 3.1% |
| 344 | Dingolfing-Landau | 3.1% |
| 345 | Rottweil | 3.0% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Freyung-Grafenau ranks 302 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 299 | Plön | €3,367 |
| 300 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen | €3,366 |
| 301 | Straubing-Bogen | €3,363 |
| 302 | Freyung-Grafenau | €3,362 |
| 303 | Rottal-Inn | €3,361 |
| 304 | Verden | €3,360 |
| 305 | Erfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,356 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Freyung-Grafenau ranks 356 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 353 | Leer | €27,151 |
| 354 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | €27,088 |
| 355 | Altenburger Land | €27,068 |
| 356 | Freyung-Grafenau | €27,065 |
| 357 | Gotha | €27,042 |
| 358 | Schmalkalden-Meiningen | €27,031 |
| 359 | Cloppenburg | €27,014 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Freyung-Grafenau ranks 172 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 169 | Nordwestmecklenburg | 66.9% |
| 170 | Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis | 66.8% |
| 171 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 66.8% |
| 172 | Freyung-Grafenau | 66.8% |
| 173 | Passau, Landkreis | 66.8% |
| 174 | Segeberg | 66.8% |
| 175 | Amberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 66.8% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Freyung-Grafenau ranks 152 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Celle | 28.8% |
| 150 | Greiz | 28.8% |
| 151 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | 28.7% |
| 152 | Freyung-Grafenau | 28.6% |
| 153 | Passau, Landkreis | 28.5% |
| 154 | Kyffhäuserkreis | 28.5% |
| 155 | Hameln-Pyrmont | 28.3% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Freyung-Grafenau ranks 219 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 216 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 21.8% |
| 217 | Verden | 21.8% |
| 218 | Schaumburg | 21.8% |
| 219 | Freyung-Grafenau | 21.7% |
| 220 | Schwerin, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.7% |
| 221 | Hagen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.7% |
| 222 | Warendorf | 21.7% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Freyung-Grafenau ranks 223 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 220 | Ulm, Stadtkreis | 22.2% |
| 221 | Wetteraukreis | 22.2% |
| 222 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | 22.1% |
| 223 | Freyung-Grafenau | 22.1% |
| 224 | Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen | 22.1% |
| 225 | Worms, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.1% |
| 226 | Harburg | 22.0% |
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