Economy, jobs and prices in Kronach (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 37,400 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 97% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 200th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Kronach?
The local economy produced €2.7 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Kronach?
About 33,590 people worked in Kronach in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Kronach?
The unemployment rate in Kronach was 3.5% in 2023, 89th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 3.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Kronach?
At 3.1% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Kronach ranked 108th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). In 2019 the figure was 3.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Kronach?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Kronach was 21.0% in 2023, 39th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. That is up from 15.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Kronach?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Kronach was €3,205 in 2023, 67th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. In 2019 the figure was €2,834.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Kronach?
At 85.6% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Kronach ranked 127th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). In 2019 the figure was 80.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Kronach?
In 2023, Kronach recorded a purchasing power per resident of €28,417, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 129th lowest of 400 districts. It was €22,547 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Kronach?
In 2023, Kronach recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 17.8%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 145th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 17.3%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Kronach?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Kronach was -13.1 in 2023, 196th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. In 2019 the figure was -11.0.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Kronach?
In 2023, Kronach had 2.8 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 82nd lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 4.0.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Kronach?
The largest part of the economy of Kronach in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 39.3% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (24.5%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Kronach?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 39.3% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Kronach growing?
Gross value added rose from €1.9 billion in 2015 to €2.5 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 28% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Kronach?
Of the 33,590 jobs located in Kronach in 2023, 26% in public services, education, health and other services, 39% in industry and 1.9% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Kronach?
The number of people working in Kronach fell by 0.8% between 2015 and 2023, to 33,590.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Kronach compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Kronach ranks 313 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 310 | Schwabach, Kreisfreie Stadt | 3.5% |
| 311 | Rottal-Inn | 3.5% |
| 312 | Coesfeld | 3.5% |
| 313 | Kronach | 3.5% |
| 314 | Osterholz | 3.5% |
| 315 | Freudenstadt | 3.5% |
| 316 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | 3.4% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Kronach ranks 334 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 331 | Oberhavel | €3,214 |
| 332 | Schweinfurt, Landkreis | €3,213 |
| 333 | Wittmund | €3,211 |
| 334 | Kronach | €3,205 |
| 335 | Schleswig-Flensburg | €3,194 |
| 336 | Zwickau | €3,189 |
| 337 | Wartburgkreis | €3,187 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Kronach ranks 272 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 269 | Heidekreis | €28,450 |
| 270 | Kusel | €28,428 |
| 271 | Amberg-Sulzbach | €28,428 |
| 272 | Kronach | €28,417 |
| 273 | Frankenthal (Pfalz), Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,407 |
| 274 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | €28,386 |
| 275 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | €28,381 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Kronach ranks 49 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Ingolstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 70.3% |
| 47 | Fürstenfeldbruck | 70.3% |
| 48 | Bautzen | 70.2% |
| 49 | Kronach | 70.2% |
| 50 | Rhön-Grabfeld | 70.1% |
| 51 | Würzburg, Landkreis | 70.1% |
| 52 | Forchheim | 70.1% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Kronach ranks 49 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Haßberge | 39.7% |
| 47 | Leverkusen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 39.6% |
| 48 | Weimarer Land | 39.5% |
| 49 | Kronach | 39.3% |
| 50 | Heidenheim | 39.2% |
| 51 | Ludwigsburg | 39.1% |
| 52 | Görlitz | 39.0% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Kronach ranks 119 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 116 | Landshut, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.6% |
| 117 | Nürnberger Land | 24.6% |
| 118 | Esslingen | 24.5% |
| 119 | Kronach | 24.5% |
| 120 | Bonn, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.5% |
| 121 | Rems-Murr-Kreis | 24.5% |
| 122 | Weimar, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.5% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Kronach ranks 313 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 310 | Mülheim an der Ruhr, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.2% |
| 311 | Dahme-Spreewald | 18.2% |
| 312 | Rems-Murr-Kreis | 18.1% |
| 313 | Kronach | 18.1% |
| 314 | Reutlingen | 18.0% |
| 315 | Rottal-Inn | 18.0% |
| 316 | Augsburg, Landkreis | 17.9% |
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