Economy, jobs and prices in Kulmbach (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 41,000 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 107% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 146th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Kulmbach?
The local economy produced €3.3 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Kulmbach?
About 38,350 people worked in Kulmbach in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Kulmbach?
In 2023, Kulmbach recorded an unemployment rate of 3.6%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 95th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 3.3%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Kulmbach?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Kulmbach was 2.7% in 2023, 79th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. That is down from 3.0% 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 Kulmbach?
At 25.0% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Kulmbach ranked 87th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). That is down from 26.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Kulmbach?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Kulmbach was €3,514 in 2023, 168th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. That is up from €3,117 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Kulmbach?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Kulmbach was 88.8% in 2023, 190th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. In 2019 the figure was 87.6%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Kulmbach?
The purchasing power per resident in Kulmbach was €29,211 in 2023, 180th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. In 2019 the figure was €22,819.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Kulmbach?
At 17.2% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Kulmbach ranked 132nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). That is down from 18.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Kulmbach?
In 2023, Kulmbach recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -6.6, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 170th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was -9.4.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Kulmbach?
In 2023, Kulmbach had 2.1 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 33rd lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 3.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Kulmbach?
The largest part of the economy of Kulmbach in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 32.9% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (22.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Kulmbach?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 32.9% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Kulmbach growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.1 billion in 2015 to €3.0 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 43% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Kulmbach?
Of the 38,350 jobs located in Kulmbach in 2023, 31% in public services, education, health and other services, 28% in industry and 2.3% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Kulmbach?
The number of people working in Kulmbach rose by 4.5% between 2015 and 2023, to 38,350.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Kulmbach compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Kulmbach ranks 307 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 304 | Miltenberg | 3.6% |
| 305 | Ortenaukreis | 3.6% |
| 306 | Berchtesgadener Land | 3.6% |
| 307 | Kulmbach | 3.6% |
| 308 | Ludwigsburg | 3.6% |
| 309 | Karlsruhe, Landkreis | 3.5% |
| 310 | Schwabach, Kreisfreie Stadt | 3.5% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Kulmbach ranks 233 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 230 | Limburg-Weilburg | €3,521 |
| 231 | Südliche Weinstraße | €3,515 |
| 232 | Unna | €3,514 |
| 233 | Kulmbach | €3,514 |
| 234 | Neustadt a. d. Waldnaab | €3,513 |
| 235 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | €3,512 |
| 236 | Odenwaldkreis | €3,511 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Kulmbach ranks 221 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 218 | Ansbach, Landkreis | €29,220 |
| 219 | Dithmarschen | €29,219 |
| 220 | Bottrop, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,217 |
| 221 | Kulmbach | €29,211 |
| 222 | Hildesheim | €29,203 |
| 223 | Steinburg | €29,202 |
| 224 | Bamberg, Landkreis | €29,176 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Kulmbach ranks 64 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Main-Tauber-Kreis | 70.0% |
| 62 | Sonneberg | 70.0% |
| 63 | Traunstein | 69.8% |
| 64 | Kulmbach | 69.7% |
| 65 | Nordsachsen | 69.7% |
| 66 | Ansbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | 69.7% |
| 67 | Bad Kissingen | 69.7% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Kulmbach ranks 97 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 94 | Cloppenburg | 33.5% |
| 95 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | 33.4% |
| 96 | Vechta | 33.3% |
| 97 | Kulmbach | 32.9% |
| 98 | Herford | 32.8% |
| 99 | Schwäbisch Hall | 32.8% |
| 100 | Memmingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 32.7% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Kulmbach ranks 193 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 190 | Havelland | 22.3% |
| 191 | Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.3% |
| 192 | Regen | 22.3% |
| 193 | Kulmbach | 22.3% |
| 194 | Uelzen | 22.2% |
| 195 | Berchtesgadener Land | 22.2% |
| 196 | Peine | 22.2% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Kulmbach ranks 260 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 257 | Verden | 20.6% |
| 258 | Lörrach | 20.6% |
| 259 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | 20.6% |
| 260 | Kulmbach | 20.4% |
| 261 | Karlsruhe, Stadtkreis | 20.3% |
| 262 | Alzey-Worms | 20.3% |
| 263 | Miesbach | 20.3% |
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