Economy, jobs and prices in Lichtenfels (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 36,600 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 95% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 210th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Lichtenfels?
The local economy produced €2.8 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Lichtenfels?
About 36,610 people worked in Lichtenfels in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Lichtenfels?
The unemployment rate in Lichtenfels was 3.8% in 2023, 115th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 3.4%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Lichtenfels?
At 3.4% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Lichtenfels ranked 133rd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). It was 3.2% 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 Lichtenfels?
At 24.6% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Lichtenfels ranked 79th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). It was 24.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Lichtenfels?
In 2023, Lichtenfels recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,249, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 75th lowest of 400 districts. It was €2,897 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Lichtenfels?
At 85.3% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Lichtenfels ranked 119th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). It was 82.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Lichtenfels?
The purchasing power per resident in Lichtenfels was €28,274 in 2023, 116th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. It was €22,152 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Lichtenfels?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Lichtenfels was 19.2% in 2023, 185th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. In 2019 the figure was 17.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Lichtenfels?
In 2023, Lichtenfels recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -5.0, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 158th highest of 400 districts. That is down from -1.3 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Lichtenfels?
In 2023, Lichtenfels had 4.8 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 113th highest of 400 districts. That is up from 4.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Lichtenfels?
The largest part of the economy of Lichtenfels in 2023 was finance, property and business services, at 25.9% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (24.5%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Lichtenfels?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 22.3% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Lichtenfels growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.0 billion in 2015 to €2.5 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 24% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Lichtenfels?
Of the 36,610 jobs located in Lichtenfels in 2023, 32% in public services, education, health and other services, 23% in industry and 1.3% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Lichtenfels?
The number of people working in Lichtenfels fell by 0.1% between 2015 and 2023, to 36,610.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Lichtenfels compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Lichtenfels ranks 288 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 285 | Dahme-Spreewald | 3.8% |
| 286 | Rotenburg (Wümme) | 3.8% |
| 287 | Rastatt | 3.8% |
| 288 | Lichtenfels | 3.8% |
| 289 | Esslingen | 3.8% |
| 290 | Würzburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 3.7% |
| 291 | Vechta | 3.7% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Lichtenfels ranks 326 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 323 | Nordfriesland | €3,273 |
| 324 | Hof, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,271 |
| 325 | Leer | €3,252 |
| 326 | Lichtenfels | €3,249 |
| 327 | Neustadt a. d. Aisch-Bad Windsheim | €3,248 |
| 328 | Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,235 |
| 329 | Ilm-Kreis | €3,227 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Lichtenfels ranks 285 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 282 | Emsland | €28,319 |
| 283 | Schwerin, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,285 |
| 284 | Meißen | €28,276 |
| 285 | Lichtenfels | €28,274 |
| 286 | Vulkaneifel | €28,246 |
| 287 | Gießen, Landkreis | €28,222 |
| 288 | Oberhausen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,211 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Lichtenfels ranks 83 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Ostallgäu | 69.4% |
| 81 | Meißen | 69.4% |
| 82 | Straubing-Bogen | 69.4% |
| 83 | Lichtenfels | 69.4% |
| 84 | Altmarkkreis Salzwedel | 69.4% |
| 85 | Dessau-Roßlau, Kreisfreie Stadt | 69.4% |
| 86 | Ludwigslust-Parchim | 69.4% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Lichtenfels ranks 250 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 247 | Düren | 22.5% |
| 248 | Birkenfeld | 22.5% |
| 249 | Wolfenbüttel | 22.4% |
| 250 | Lichtenfels | 22.3% |
| 251 | Regionalverband Saarbrücken | 22.2% |
| 252 | Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.1% |
| 253 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | 22.1% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Lichtenfels ranks 89 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 86 | Landsberg am Lech | 26.0% |
| 87 | Wetteraukreis | 25.9% |
| 88 | Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.9% |
| 89 | Lichtenfels | 25.9% |
| 90 | Ebersberg | 25.8% |
| 91 | Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.7% |
| 92 | Steinburg | 25.7% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Lichtenfels ranks 168 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 165 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 24.8% |
| 166 | Konstanz | 24.8% |
| 167 | Limburg-Weilburg | 24.6% |
| 168 | Lichtenfels | 24.5% |
| 169 | Kleve | 24.4% |
| 170 | Fürth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.4% |
| 171 | Paderborn | 24.4% |
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