Economy, jobs and prices in Neu-Ulm (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 38,200 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 99% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 185th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Neu-Ulm?
The local economy produced €7.8 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Neu-Ulm?
About 88,990 people worked in Neu-Ulm in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Neu-Ulm?
The unemployment rate in Neu-Ulm was 2.5% in 2023, 16th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. That is up from 2.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Neu-Ulm?
In 2023, Neu-Ulm recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 1.7%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 6th lowest of 400 districts. It was 2.0% 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 Neu-Ulm?
At 17.8% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Neu-Ulm ranked 8th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). In 2019 the figure was 13.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Neu-Ulm?
In 2023, Neu-Ulm recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,896, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 82nd highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €3,578.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Neu-Ulm?
At 80.3% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Neu-Ulm ranked 24th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). In 2019 the figure was 76.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Neu-Ulm?
In 2023, Neu-Ulm recorded a purchasing power per resident of €30,357, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 133rd highest of 400 districts. That is up from €24,110 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Neu-Ulm?
In 2023, Neu-Ulm recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 21.8%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 115th highest of 400 districts. It was 22.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Neu-Ulm?
At -21.3 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Neu-Ulm ranked 122nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is down from -14.6 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Neu-Ulm?
At 2.6 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Neu-Ulm ranked 70th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). It was 5.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Neu-Ulm?
The largest part of the economy of Neu-Ulm in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 32.3% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (23.5%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Neu-Ulm?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 32.3% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Neu-Ulm growing?
Gross value added rose from €5.3 billion in 2015 to €7.1 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 35% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Neu-Ulm?
Of the 88,990 jobs located in Neu-Ulm in 2023, 25% in public services, education, health and other services, 28% in industry and 1.0% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Neu-Ulm?
The number of people working in Neu-Ulm rose by 6.4% between 2015 and 2023, to 88,990.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Neu-Ulm compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Neu-Ulm ranks 385 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 382 | Ansbach, Landkreis | 2.5% |
| 383 | Dachau | 2.5% |
| 384 | Oberallgäu | 2.5% |
| 385 | Neu-Ulm | 2.5% |
| 386 | Regensburg, Landkreis | 2.5% |
| 387 | Biberach | 2.4% |
| 388 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | 2.4% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Neu-Ulm ranks 82 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | Groß-Gerau | €3,908 |
| 80 | Landsberg am Lech | €3,904 |
| 81 | Kassel, Landkreis | €3,897 |
| 82 | Neu-Ulm | €3,896 |
| 83 | Rottweil | €3,896 |
| 84 | Siegen-Wittgenstein | €3,894 |
| 85 | Saarpfalz-Kreis | €3,893 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Neu-Ulm ranks 133 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 130 | Würzburg, Landkreis | €30,392 |
| 131 | Mühldorf a. Inn | €30,385 |
| 132 | Märkischer Kreis | €30,366 |
| 133 | Neu-Ulm | €30,357 |
| 134 | Oberallgäu | €30,348 |
| 135 | Diepholz | €30,344 |
| 136 | Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Kreisfreie Stadt | €30,341 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Neu-Ulm ranks 92 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 89 | Tuttlingen | 69.2% |
| 90 | Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen | 69.2% |
| 91 | Rottal-Inn | 69.1% |
| 92 | Neu-Ulm | 69.1% |
| 93 | Harz | 69.1% |
| 94 | Böblingen | 69.1% |
| 95 | Emmendingen | 69.0% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Neu-Ulm ranks 103 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 105 | Hochsauerlandkreis | 32.1% |
| 106 | Stuttgart, Stadtkreis | 31.8% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Neu-Ulm ranks 148 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 145 | Neunkirchen | 23.5% |
| 146 | Oberallgäu | 23.5% |
| 147 | Oberhavel | 23.5% |
| 148 | Neu-Ulm | 23.5% |
| 149 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | 23.4% |
| 150 | Wolfenbüttel | 23.4% |
| 151 | Leer | 23.4% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Neu-Ulm ranks 330 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 327 | Traunstein | 17.6% |
| 328 | Aichach-Friedberg | 17.6% |
| 329 | Heidenheim | 17.5% |
| 330 | Neu-Ulm | 17.5% |
| 331 | Forchheim | 17.4% |
| 332 | Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis | 17.4% |
| 333 | Braunschweig, Kreisfreie Stadt | 17.4% |
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