Economy, jobs and prices in Kitzingen (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 43,200 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 112% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 116th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Kitzingen?
The local economy produced €4.4 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Kitzingen?
About 49,810 people worked in Kitzingen in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Kitzingen?
In 2023, Kitzingen recorded an unemployment rate of 2.6%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 27th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 2.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Kitzingen?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Kitzingen was 2.3% in 2023, 39th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. It was also 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 Kitzingen?
At 17.4% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Kitzingen ranked 7th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). It was 11.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Kitzingen?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Kitzingen was €3,632 in 2023, 180th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. In 2019 the figure was €3,275.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Kitzingen?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Kitzingen was 83.2% in 2023, 68th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. It was 81.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Kitzingen?
At €29,107 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Kitzingen ranked 174th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). It was €22,962 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Kitzingen?
At 20.3% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Kitzingen ranked 171st highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). It was 20.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Kitzingen?
At -13.8 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Kitzingen ranked 187th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is up from -14.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Kitzingen?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Kitzingen was 2.1 in 2023, 33rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. In 2019 the figure was 5.8.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Kitzingen?
The largest part of the economy of Kitzingen in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 30.9% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (20.9%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Kitzingen?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 30.9% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Kitzingen growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.7 billion in 2015 to €4.0 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 51% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Kitzingen?
Of the 49,810 jobs located in Kitzingen in 2023, 28% in public services, education, health and other services, 23% in industry and 4.4% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Kitzingen?
The number of people working in Kitzingen rose by 9.1% between 2015 and 2023, to 49,810.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Kitzingen compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Kitzingen ranks 374 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 371 | Miesbach | 2.6% |
| 372 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | 2.6% |
| 373 | Rosenheim, Landkreis | 2.6% |
| 374 | Kitzingen | 2.6% |
| 375 | Aichach-Friedberg | 2.6% |
| 376 | Neuburg-Schrobenhausen | 2.6% |
| 377 | Schweinfurt, Landkreis | 2.6% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Kitzingen ranks 180 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 177 | Trier, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,638 |
| 178 | Gifhorn | €3,638 |
| 179 | Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,634 |
| 180 | Kitzingen | €3,632 |
| 181 | St. Wendel | €3,632 |
| 182 | Landshut, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,631 |
| 183 | Kaufbeuren, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,629 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Kitzingen ranks 227 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 224 | Bamberg, Landkreis | €29,176 |
| 225 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,151 |
| 226 | Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,137 |
| 227 | Kitzingen | €29,107 |
| 228 | Kaiserslautern, Landkreis | €29,097 |
| 229 | Barnim | €29,093 |
| 230 | Höxter | €29,080 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Kitzingen ranks 32 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Vechta | 71.0% |
| 30 | Börde | 70.9% |
| 31 | Fürth, Landkreis | 70.8% |
| 32 | Kitzingen | 70.7% |
| 33 | Gütersloh | 70.7% |
| 34 | Schwäbisch Hall | 70.7% |
| 35 | Rastatt | 70.7% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Kitzingen ranks 122 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 119 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | 31.1% |
| 120 | Waldshut | 31.0% |
| 121 | Osnabrück, Landkreis | 30.9% |
| 122 | Kitzingen | 30.9% |
| 123 | Odenwaldkreis | 30.9% |
| 124 | Rhein-Erft-Kreis | 30.8% |
| 125 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 30.8% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Kitzingen ranks 252 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 249 | Northeim | 21.0% |
| 250 | Forchheim | 21.0% |
| 251 | Freiburg im Breisgau, Stadtkreis | 21.0% |
| 252 | Kitzingen | 20.9% |
| 253 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | 20.9% |
| 254 | Emmendingen | 20.8% |
| 255 | Hamm, Kreisfreie Stadt | 20.8% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Kitzingen ranks 271 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 268 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 20.2% |
| 269 | Oberbergischer Kreis | 20.2% |
| 270 | Oberallgäu | 20.1% |
| 271 | Kitzingen | 20.1% |
| 272 | Bergstraße | 20.1% |
| 273 | Nürnberger Land | 20.1% |
| 274 | Südwestpfalz | 20.0% |
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