Economy, jobs and prices in Oberallgäu (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 38,200 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 99% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 186th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Oberallgäu?
The local economy produced €6.6 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Oberallgäu?
About 80,190 people worked in Oberallgäu in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Oberallgäu?
At 2.5% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Oberallgäu ranked 18th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). In 2019 the figure was 2.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Oberallgäu?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Oberallgäu was 1.9% in 2023, 9th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. It was 1.8% 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 Oberallgäu?
At 24.4% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Oberallgäu ranked 74th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). That is up from 20.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Oberallgäu?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Oberallgäu was €3,562 in 2023, 188th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. That is up from €3,182 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Oberallgäu?
At 82.9% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Oberallgäu ranked 63rd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). In 2019 the figure was 78.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Oberallgäu?
The purchasing power per resident in Oberallgäu was €30,348 in 2023, 134th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. That is up from €23,872 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Oberallgäu?
At 24.2% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Oberallgäu ranked 28th highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). That is down from 25.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Oberallgäu?
At -16.7 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Oberallgäu ranked 161st lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is down from -16.3 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Oberallgäu?
In 2023, Oberallgäu had 1.3 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 5th lowest of 400 districts. It was 2.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Oberallgäu?
The largest part of the economy of Oberallgäu in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 27.7% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (23.5%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Oberallgäu?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 27.7% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Oberallgäu growing?
Gross value added rose from €4.0 billion in 2015 to €6.0 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 50% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Oberallgäu?
Of the 80,190 jobs located in Oberallgäu in 2023, 27% in public services, education, health and other services, 23% in industry and 3.3% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Oberallgäu?
The number of people working in Oberallgäu rose by 11.0% between 2015 and 2023, to 80,190.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Oberallgäu compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Oberallgäu ranks 384 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 381 | Bamberg, Landkreis | 2.5% |
| 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% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Oberallgäu ranks 213 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 210 | Worms, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,579 |
| 211 | Bergstraße | €3,570 |
| 212 | Hildesheim | €3,564 |
| 213 | Oberallgäu | €3,562 |
| 214 | Mayen-Koblenz | €3,561 |
| 215 | Wolfenbüttel | €3,559 |
| 216 | Pirmasens, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,559 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Oberallgäu ranks 134 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 137 | Helmstedt | €30,322 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Oberallgäu ranks 37 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Schwäbisch Hall | 70.7% |
| 35 | Rastatt | 70.7% |
| 36 | Wittenberg | 70.6% |
| 37 | Oberallgäu | 70.6% |
| 38 | Regensburg, Landkreis | 70.5% |
| 39 | Rottweil | 70.5% |
| 40 | Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge | 70.4% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Oberallgäu ranks 165 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 162 | Mittelsachsen | 28.1% |
| 163 | Günzburg | 28.1% |
| 164 | Mainz-Bingen | 27.9% |
| 165 | Oberallgäu | 27.7% |
| 166 | Ulm, Stadtkreis | 27.7% |
| 167 | St. Wendel | 27.7% |
| 168 | Aschaffenburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 27.5% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Oberallgäu ranks 146 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 143 | Tübingen, Landkreis | 23.5% |
| 144 | Merzig-Wadern | 23.5% |
| 145 | Neunkirchen | 23.5% |
| 146 | Oberallgäu | 23.5% |
| 147 | Oberhavel | 23.5% |
| 148 | Neu-Ulm | 23.5% |
| 149 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | 23.4% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Oberallgäu ranks 270 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 267 | Waldshut | 20.2% |
| 268 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 20.2% |
| 269 | Oberbergischer Kreis | 20.2% |
| 270 | Oberallgäu | 20.1% |
| 271 | Kitzingen | 20.1% |
| 272 | Bergstraße | 20.1% |
| 273 | Nürnberger Land | 20.1% |
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