Economy, jobs and prices in Günzburg (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 45,800 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 119% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 96th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Günzburg?
The local economy produced €6.6 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
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About 73,140 people worked in Günzburg in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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In 2023, Günzburg recorded an unemployment rate of 2.1%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 3rd lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 1.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Günzburg?
At 1.9% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Günzburg ranked 8th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). In 2019 the figure was 1.6%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Günzburg?
At 18.7% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Günzburg ranked 16th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). In 2019 the figure was 18.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Günzburg?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Günzburg was €3,530 in 2023, 175th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. In 2019 the figure was €3,259.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Günzburg?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Günzburg was 87.4% in 2023, 175th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. That is up from 85.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Günzburg?
In 2023, Günzburg recorded a purchasing power per resident of €29,460, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 193rd highest of 400 districts. It was €23,534 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Günzburg?
At 20.0% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Günzburg ranked 191st highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). That is down from 20.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Günzburg?
In 2023, Günzburg recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -5.6, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 162nd highest of 400 districts. That is down from -5.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Günzburg?
At 3.8 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Günzburg ranked 196th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). In 2019 the figure was 2.0.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Günzburg?
The largest part of the economy of Günzburg in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 28.1% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (23.6%).
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Factories, mines and energy produced 28.1% of the value added in Günzburg in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Günzburg growing?
Gross value added rose from €4.4 billion in 2015 to €6.1 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 39% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Günzburg?
Of the 73,140 jobs located in Günzburg in 2023, 32% in public services, education, health and other services, 27% in industry and 2.5% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Günzburg?
The number of people working in Günzburg rose by 10.5% between 2015 and 2023, to 73,140.
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Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Günzburg ranks 398 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 394 | Donau-Ries | 2.2% |
| 395 | Erding | 2.2% |
| 396 | Unterallgäu | 2.2% |
| 397 | Main-Spessart | 2.1% |
| 398 | Günzburg | 2.1% |
| 399 | Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen | 2.0% |
| 400 | Pfaffenhofen a. d. Ilm | 2.0% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Günzburg ranks 226 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 223 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | €3,544 |
| 224 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | €3,540 |
| 225 | Straubing, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,535 |
| 226 | Günzburg | €3,530 |
| 227 | Schwabach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,530 |
| 228 | Emsland | €3,527 |
| 229 | Westerwaldkreis | €3,522 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Günzburg ranks 193 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 190 | Bayreuth, Landkreis | €29,494 |
| 191 | Rotenburg (Wümme) | €29,480 |
| 192 | Schweinfurt, Landkreis | €29,480 |
| 193 | Günzburg | €29,460 |
| 194 | Sigmaringen | €29,460 |
| 195 | Celle | €29,449 |
| 196 | Dahme-Spreewald | €29,448 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Günzburg ranks 25 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Schweinfurt, Landkreis | 71.2% |
| 23 | Freising | 71.1% |
| 24 | Zwickau | 71.1% |
| 25 | Günzburg | 71.1% |
| 26 | Landshut, Landkreis | 71.0% |
| 27 | Eichsfeld | 71.0% |
| 28 | Main-Spessart | 71.0% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Günzburg ranks 163 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 160 | Minden-Lübbecke | 28.2% |
| 161 | Vulkaneifel | 28.1% |
| 162 | Mittelsachsen | 28.1% |
| 163 | Günzburg | 28.1% |
| 164 | Mainz-Bingen | 27.9% |
| 165 | Oberallgäu | 27.7% |
| 166 | Ulm, Stadtkreis | 27.7% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Günzburg ranks 153 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 150 | Wolfenbüttel | 23.4% |
| 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% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Günzburg ranks 195 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 192 | Minden-Lübbecke | 23.6% |
| 193 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | 23.6% |
| 194 | Ilm-Kreis | 23.6% |
| 195 | Günzburg | 23.6% |
| 196 | Ludwigslust-Parchim | 23.6% |
| 197 | Kempten (Allgäu), Kreisfreie Stadt | 23.5% |
| 198 | Zweibrücken, Kreisfreie Stadt | 23.5% |
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