Economy, jobs and prices in Kelheim (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 37,000 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 96% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 205th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Kelheim?
The local economy produced €5.2 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
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About 57,640 people worked in Kelheim in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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The unemployment rate in Kelheim was 2.9% in 2023, 48th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 2.3%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Kelheim?
In 2023, Kelheim recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 2.5%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 68th lowest of 400 districts. It was 2.3% 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 Kelheim?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Kelheim was 23.2% in 2023, 55th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. That is up from 18.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Kelheim?
At €3,626 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Kelheim ranked 186th highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). That is up from €3,265 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Kelheim?
In 2023, Kelheim recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 86.7%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 156th lowest of 400 districts. It was 83.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Kelheim?
At €29,890 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Kelheim ranked 162nd highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €23,611.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Kelheim?
In 2023, Kelheim recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 22.0%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 108th highest of 400 districts. That is down from 22.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Kelheim?
In 2023, Kelheim recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -33.7, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 60th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from -34.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Kelheim?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Kelheim was 3.1 in 2023, 118th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. In 2019 the figure was 4.8.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Kelheim?
The largest part of the economy of Kelheim in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 34.8% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (21.3%).
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Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 34.8% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
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Gross value added rose from €3.4 billion in 2015 to €4.8 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 41% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Kelheim?
Of the 57,640 jobs located in Kelheim in 2023, 29% in public services, education, health and other services, 26% in industry and 3.2% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Kelheim?
The number of people working in Kelheim rose by 7.8% between 2015 and 2023, to 57,640.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Kelheim compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Kelheim ranks 354 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 351 | Cham | 2.9% |
| 352 | Enzkreis | 2.9% |
| 353 | Trier-Saarburg | 2.9% |
| 354 | Kelheim | 2.9% |
| 355 | Augsburg, Landkreis | 2.8% |
| 356 | Straubing-Bogen | 2.8% |
| 357 | Rhön-Grabfeld | 2.8% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Kelheim ranks 186 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 183 | Kaufbeuren, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,629 |
| 184 | Deggendorf | €3,628 |
| 185 | Mühldorf a. Inn | €3,627 |
| 186 | Kelheim | €3,626 |
| 187 | Bad Kreuznach | €3,624 |
| 188 | Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,624 |
| 189 | Minden-Lübbecke | €3,622 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Kelheim ranks 162 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 159 | Ahrweiler | €29,900 |
| 160 | Main-Kinzig-Kreis | €29,898 |
| 161 | Krefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,892 |
| 162 | Kelheim | €29,890 |
| 163 | Westerwaldkreis | €29,876 |
| 164 | Germersheim | €29,867 |
| 165 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | €29,865 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Kelheim ranks 87 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 84 | Altmarkkreis Salzwedel | 69.4% |
| 85 | Dessau-Roßlau, Kreisfreie Stadt | 69.4% |
| 86 | Ludwigslust-Parchim | 69.4% |
| 87 | Kelheim | 69.2% |
| 88 | Bodenseekreis | 69.2% |
| 89 | Tuttlingen | 69.2% |
| 90 | Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen | 69.2% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Kelheim ranks 78 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Soest | 35.0% |
| 76 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | 34.8% |
| 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% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Kelheim ranks 233 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 230 | Pforzheim, Stadtkreis | 21.5% |
| 231 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | 21.5% |
| 232 | Pirmasens, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.3% |
| 233 | Kelheim | 21.3% |
| 234 | Heidenheim | 21.3% |
| 235 | Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.3% |
| 236 | Rhein-Erft-Kreis | 21.3% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Kelheim ranks 309 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 306 | Rhein-Erft-Kreis | 18.4% |
| 307 | Stormarn | 18.3% |
| 308 | Lindau (Bodensee) | 18.3% |
| 309 | Kelheim | 18.3% |
| 310 | Mülheim an der Ruhr, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.2% |
| 311 | Dahme-Spreewald | 18.2% |
| 312 | Rems-Murr-Kreis | 18.1% |
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