Economy, jobs and prices in Miltenberg (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 40,000 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 104% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 157th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Miltenberg?
The local economy produced €5.7 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Miltenberg?
About 61,720 people worked in Miltenberg in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Miltenberg?
In 2023, Miltenberg recorded an unemployment rate of 3.6%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 100th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 2.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Miltenberg?
In 2023, Miltenberg recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 3.2%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 114th lowest of 400 districts. It was 2.7% 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 Miltenberg?
At 22.4% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Miltenberg ranked 48th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). In 2019 the figure was 18.0%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Miltenberg?
At €3,584 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Miltenberg ranked 194th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). That is up from €3,299 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Miltenberg?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Miltenberg was 84.8% in 2023, 103rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. It was 80.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Miltenberg?
At €28,966 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Miltenberg ranked 163rd lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €22,880.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Miltenberg?
In 2023, Miltenberg recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 23.0%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 66th highest of 400 districts. That is down from 23.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Miltenberg?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Miltenberg was -23.3 in 2023, 110th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. In 2019 the figure was -22.1.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Miltenberg?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Miltenberg was 2.7 in 2023, 80th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. It was 3.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Miltenberg?
The largest part of the economy of Miltenberg in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 32.5% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (28.5%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Miltenberg?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 32.5% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Miltenberg growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.7 billion in 2015 to €5.2 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 42% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Miltenberg?
Of the 61,720 jobs located in Miltenberg in 2023, 25% in public services, education, health and other services, 31% in industry and 1.1% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Miltenberg?
The number of people working in Miltenberg rose by 4.3% between 2015 and 2023, to 61,720.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Miltenberg compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Miltenberg ranks 304 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | Regen | 3.6% |
| 302 | Hof, Landkreis | 3.6% |
| 303 | Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen | 3.6% |
| 304 | Miltenberg | 3.6% |
| 305 | Ortenaukreis | 3.6% |
| 306 | Berchtesgadener Land | 3.6% |
| 307 | Kulmbach | 3.6% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Miltenberg ranks 207 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 204 | Stormarn | €3,596 |
| 205 | Recklinghausen | €3,593 |
| 206 | Regensburg, Landkreis | €3,592 |
| 207 | Miltenberg | €3,584 |
| 208 | Wesel | €3,583 |
| 209 | Haßberge | €3,583 |
| 210 | Worms, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,579 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Miltenberg ranks 238 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 235 | Augsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,004 |
| 236 | Städteregion Aachen | €28,985 |
| 237 | Bad Kissingen | €28,980 |
| 238 | Miltenberg | €28,966 |
| 239 | Rottal-Inn | €28,933 |
| 240 | Cochem-Zell | €28,922 |
| 241 | Vechta | €28,922 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Miltenberg ranks 102 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 99 | Greiz | 68.9% |
| 100 | Olpe | 68.9% |
| 101 | Vogelsbergkreis | 68.9% |
| 102 | Miltenberg | 68.8% |
| 103 | Straubing, Kreisfreie Stadt | 68.8% |
| 104 | Cham | 68.8% |
| 105 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 68.7% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Miltenberg ranks 101 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 98 | Herford | 32.8% |
| 99 | Schwäbisch Hall | 32.8% |
| 100 | Memmingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 32.7% |
| 101 | Miltenberg | 32.5% |
| 102 | Worms, Kreisfreie Stadt | 32.3% |
| 103 | Neu-Ulm | 32.3% |
| 104 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | 32.3% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Miltenberg ranks 42 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Plön | 28.8% |
| 40 | Darmstadt-Dieburg | 28.6% |
| 41 | Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis | 28.5% |
| 42 | Miltenberg | 28.5% |
| 43 | Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis | 28.5% |
| 44 | Fürth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 28.4% |
| 45 | Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Kreisfreie Stadt | 28.3% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Miltenberg ranks 334 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 331 | Forchheim | 17.4% |
| 332 | Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis | 17.4% |
| 333 | Braunschweig, Kreisfreie Stadt | 17.4% |
| 334 | Miltenberg | 17.0% |
| 335 | Würzburg, Landkreis | 17.0% |
| 336 | Ebersberg | 16.9% |
| 337 | Ostallgäu | 16.9% |
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