Economy, jobs and prices in Lindau (Bodensee) (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 42,200 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 110% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 130th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Lindau (Bodensee)?
The local economy produced €3.9 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Lindau (Bodensee)?
About 44,810 people worked in Lindau (Bodensee) in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Lindau (Bodensee)?
In 2023, Lindau (Bodensee) recorded an unemployment rate of 2.6%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 33rd 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 high is youth unemployment in Lindau (Bodensee)?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Lindau (Bodensee) was 2.2% in 2023, 27th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. That is up from 2.1% 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 Lindau (Bodensee)?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Lindau (Bodensee) was 15.8% in 2023, 3rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. In 2019 the figure was 15.4%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Lindau (Bodensee)?
At €3,871 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Lindau (Bodensee) ranked 92nd highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). It was €3,507 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Lindau (Bodensee)?
In 2023, Lindau (Bodensee) recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 78.4%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 14th lowest of 400 districts. It was 75.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Lindau (Bodensee)?
The purchasing power per resident in Lindau (Bodensee) was €30,735 in 2023, 102nd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. That is up from €24,087 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Lindau (Bodensee)?
In 2023, Lindau (Bodensee) recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 21.0%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 141st highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 20.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Lindau (Bodensee)?
At -3.6 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Lindau (Bodensee) ranked 150th highest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). In 2019 the figure was +1.3.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Lindau (Bodensee)?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Lindau (Bodensee) was 0.9 in 2023, 3rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. It was 2.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Lindau (Bodensee)?
The largest part of the economy of Lindau (Bodensee) in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 38.5% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (23.2%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Lindau (Bodensee)?
Factories, mines and energy produced 38.5% of the value added in Lindau (Bodensee) in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Lindau (Bodensee) growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.6 billion in 2015 to €3.6 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 39% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Lindau (Bodensee)?
Of the 44,810 jobs located in Lindau (Bodensee) in 2023, 26% in public services, education, health and other services, 32% in industry and 2.7% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Lindau (Bodensee)?
The number of people working in Lindau (Bodensee) rose by 5.3% between 2015 and 2023, to 44,810.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Lindau (Bodensee) compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Lindau (Bodensee) ranks 370 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 367 | München, Landkreis | 2.7% |
| 368 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | 2.6% |
| 369 | Erlangen-Höchstadt | 2.6% |
| 370 | Lindau (Bodensee) | 2.6% |
| 371 | Miesbach | 2.6% |
| 372 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | 2.6% |
| 373 | Rosenheim, Landkreis | 2.6% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Lindau (Bodensee) ranks 92 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 89 | Rosenheim, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,885 |
| 90 | Aschaffenburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,884 |
| 91 | Jena, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,875 |
| 92 | Lindau (Bodensee) | €3,871 |
| 93 | Baden-Baden, Stadtkreis | €3,870 |
| 94 | Unterallgäu | €3,869 |
| 95 | Karlsruhe, Landkreis | €3,869 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Lindau (Bodensee) ranks 102 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 99 | Viersen | €30,760 |
| 100 | Landshut, Landkreis | €30,759 |
| 101 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | €30,739 |
| 102 | Lindau (Bodensee) | €30,735 |
| 103 | Calw | €30,732 |
| 104 | Rastatt | €30,731 |
| 105 | Alzey-Worms | €30,699 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Lindau (Bodensee) ranks 202 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 199 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | 66.2% |
| 200 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | 66.1% |
| 201 | Nordhausen | 66.1% |
| 202 | Lindau (Bodensee) | 66.1% |
| 203 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | 66.1% |
| 204 | Landsberg am Lech | 66.1% |
| 205 | Rems-Murr-Kreis | 66.0% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Lindau (Bodensee) ranks 53 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Heidenheim | 39.2% |
| 51 | Ludwigsburg | 39.1% |
| 52 | Görlitz | 39.0% |
| 53 | Lindau (Bodensee) | 38.5% |
| 54 | Ilm-Kreis | 38.4% |
| 55 | Zwickau | 38.3% |
| 56 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | 38.2% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Lindau (Bodensee) ranks 161 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 158 | Coburg, Landkreis | 23.3% |
| 159 | Landshut, Landkreis | 23.3% |
| 160 | Rostock, Kreisfreie Stadt | 23.2% |
| 161 | Lindau (Bodensee) | 23.2% |
| 162 | Straubing-Bogen | 23.2% |
| 163 | Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald | 23.2% |
| 164 | Lörrach | 23.2% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Lindau (Bodensee) ranks 308 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 305 | Hamburg | 18.4% |
| 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% |
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