Economy, jobs and prices in Neumarkt i. d. OPf. (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 42,500 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 111% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 123rd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Neumarkt i. d. OPf.?
The local economy produced €6.6 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Neumarkt i. d. OPf.?
About 70,640 people worked in Neumarkt i. d. OPf. in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Neumarkt i. d. OPf.?
At 2.4% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Neumarkt i. d. OPf. ranked 13th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). It was 1.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Neumarkt i. d. OPf.?
In 2023, Neumarkt i. d. OPf. recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 2.2%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 32nd lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 1.5% 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 Neumarkt i. d. OPf.?
At 18.0% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Neumarkt i. d. OPf. ranked 9th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). In 2019 the figure was 14.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Neumarkt i. d. OPf.?
In 2023, Neumarkt i. d. OPf. recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,734, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 135th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €3,379.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Neumarkt i. d. OPf.?
At 84.9% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Neumarkt i. d. OPf. ranked 107th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). It was 82.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Neumarkt i. d. OPf.?
In 2023, Neumarkt i. d. OPf. recorded a purchasing power per resident of €29,760, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 175th highest of 400 districts. That is up from €23,382 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Neumarkt i. d. OPf.?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Neumarkt i. d. OPf. was 20.3% in 2023, 172nd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. In 2019 the figure was 19.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Neumarkt i. d. OPf.?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Neumarkt i. d. OPf. was -13.8 in 2023, 188th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. That is up from -14.3 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Neumarkt i. d. OPf.?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Neumarkt i. d. OPf. was 2.2 in 2023, 39th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. It was 2.6 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Neumarkt i. d. OPf.?
The largest part of the economy of Neumarkt i. d. OPf. in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 28.7% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (24.7%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Neumarkt i. d. OPf.?
Factories, mines and energy produced 28.7% of the value added in Neumarkt i. d. OPf. in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Neumarkt i. d. OPf. growing?
Gross value added rose from €4.2 billion in 2015 to €6.0 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 41% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Neumarkt i. d. OPf.?
Of the 70,640 jobs located in Neumarkt i. d. OPf. in 2023, 26% in public services, education, health and other services, 23% in industry and 1.9% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Neumarkt i. d. OPf.?
The number of people working in Neumarkt i. d. OPf. rose by 10.8% between 2015 and 2023, to 70,640.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Neumarkt i. d. OPf. compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Neumarkt i. d. OPf. ranks 388 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 385 | Neu-Ulm | 2.5% |
| 386 | Regensburg, Landkreis | 2.5% |
| 387 | Biberach | 2.4% |
| 388 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | 2.4% |
| 389 | Neustadt a. d. Aisch-Bad Windsheim | 2.4% |
| 390 | Würzburg, Landkreis | 2.4% |
| 391 | Ebersberg | 2.3% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Neumarkt i. d. OPf. ranks 135 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 132 | Neuburg-Schrobenhausen | €3,744 |
| 133 | Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,735 |
| 134 | Märkischer Kreis | €3,735 |
| 135 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | €3,734 |
| 136 | Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,729 |
| 137 | Calw | €3,729 |
| 138 | Zweibrücken, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,726 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Neumarkt i. d. OPf. ranks 175 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 172 | Heidenheim | €29,776 |
| 173 | Cuxhaven | €29,773 |
| 174 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | €29,769 |
| 175 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | €29,760 |
| 176 | Lüneburg, Landkreis | €29,752 |
| 177 | Main-Spessart | €29,749 |
| 178 | Ortenaukreis | €29,742 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Neumarkt i. d. OPf. ranks 121 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 118 | Teltow-Fläming | 68.4% |
| 119 | Dahme-Spreewald | 68.4% |
| 120 | Hof, Landkreis | 68.4% |
| 121 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | 68.4% |
| 122 | Mühldorf a. Inn | 68.3% |
| 123 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | 68.3% |
| 124 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | 68.3% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Neumarkt i. d. OPf. ranks 151 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 148 | Leipzig | 29.0% |
| 149 | Celle | 28.8% |
| 150 | Greiz | 28.8% |
| 151 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | 28.7% |
| 152 | Freyung-Grafenau | 28.6% |
| 153 | Passau, Landkreis | 28.5% |
| 154 | Kyffhäuserkreis | 28.5% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Neumarkt i. d. OPf. ranks 114 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 111 | Oberhausen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.8% |
| 112 | Friesland (DE) | 24.7% |
| 113 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | 24.7% |
| 114 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | 24.7% |
| 115 | Hameln-Pyrmont | 24.6% |
| 116 | Landshut, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.6% |
| 117 | Nürnberger Land | 24.6% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Neumarkt i. d. OPf. ranks 356 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 353 | Emsland | 16.1% |
| 354 | Main-Spessart | 16.0% |
| 355 | Rottweil | 15.8% |
| 356 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | 15.7% |
| 357 | Karlsruhe, Landkreis | 15.5% |
| 358 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | 15.4% |
| 359 | Emden, Kreisfreie Stadt | 15.4% |
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