Economy, jobs and prices in Ostallgäu (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 42,400 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 110% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 125th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Ostallgäu?
The local economy produced €6.7 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Ostallgäu?
About 73,710 people worked in Ostallgäu in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Ostallgäu?
At 2.5% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Ostallgäu ranked 22nd 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 Ostallgäu?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Ostallgäu was 2.0% in 2023, 14th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. It was also 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 Ostallgäu?
At 21.3% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Ostallgäu ranked 40th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). In 2019 the figure was 20.0%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Ostallgäu?
At €3,795 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Ostallgäu ranked 113th highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). It was €3,409 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Ostallgäu?
In 2023, Ostallgäu recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 77.7%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 13th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 73.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Ostallgäu?
In 2023, Ostallgäu recorded a purchasing power per resident of €30,402, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 128th highest of 400 districts. It was €23,810 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Ostallgäu?
At 22.5% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Ostallgäu ranked 88th highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). It was also 22.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Ostallgäu?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Ostallgäu was -15.1 in 2023, 174th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. In 2019 the figure was -18.4.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Ostallgäu?
At 2.2 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Ostallgäu ranked 44th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). It was 1.3 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Ostallgäu?
The largest part of the economy of Ostallgäu in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 37.8% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (19.5%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Ostallgäu?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 37.8% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Ostallgäu growing?
Gross value added rose from €4.1 billion in 2015 to €6.1 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 50% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Ostallgäu?
Of the 73,710 jobs located in Ostallgäu in 2023, 25% in public services, education, health and other services, 31% in industry and 4.2% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Ostallgäu?
The number of people working in Ostallgäu rose by 10.2% between 2015 and 2023, to 73,710.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Ostallgäu compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Ostallgäu ranks 380 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 377 | Schweinfurt, Landkreis | 2.6% |
| 378 | Landsberg am Lech | 2.5% |
| 379 | Nürnberger Land | 2.5% |
| 380 | Ostallgäu | 2.5% |
| 381 | Bamberg, Landkreis | 2.5% |
| 382 | Ansbach, Landkreis | 2.5% |
| 383 | Dachau | 2.5% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Ostallgäu ranks 113 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 110 | Enzkreis | €3,803 |
| 111 | Memmingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,801 |
| 112 | Traunstein | €3,800 |
| 113 | Ostallgäu | €3,795 |
| 114 | Bochum, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,793 |
| 115 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | €3,792 |
| 116 | Zollernalbkreis | €3,791 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Ostallgäu ranks 128 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 125 | Herford | €30,418 |
| 126 | St. Wendel | €30,416 |
| 127 | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis | €30,404 |
| 128 | Ostallgäu | €30,402 |
| 129 | Aschaffenburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €30,394 |
| 130 | Würzburg, Landkreis | €30,392 |
| 131 | Mühldorf a. Inn | €30,385 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Ostallgäu ranks 80 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | Enzkreis | 69.5% |
| 78 | Altötting | 69.5% |
| 79 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | 69.4% |
| 80 | Ostallgäu | 69.4% |
| 81 | Meißen | 69.4% |
| 82 | Straubing-Bogen | 69.4% |
| 83 | Lichtenfels | 69.4% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Ostallgäu ranks 57 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Ilm-Kreis | 38.4% |
| 55 | Zwickau | 38.3% |
| 56 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | 38.2% |
| 57 | Ostallgäu | 37.8% |
| 58 | Uckermark | 37.7% |
| 59 | Zollernalbkreis | 37.7% |
| 60 | Sömmerda | 37.6% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Ostallgäu ranks 295 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 292 | Zollernalbkreis | 19.7% |
| 293 | Cham | 19.7% |
| 294 | Rotenburg (Wümme) | 19.7% |
| 295 | Ostallgäu | 19.5% |
| 296 | Worms, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.4% |
| 297 | Main-Tauber-Kreis | 19.4% |
| 298 | Märkischer Kreis | 19.3% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Ostallgäu ranks 337 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 334 | Miltenberg | 17.0% |
| 335 | Würzburg, Landkreis | 17.0% |
| 336 | Ebersberg | 16.9% |
| 337 | Ostallgäu | 16.9% |
| 338 | Pfaffenhofen a. d. Ilm | 16.8% |
| 339 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.8% |
| 340 | Mannheim, Stadtkreis | 16.8% |
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