Economy, jobs and prices in Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 71,600 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 186% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 24th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The local economy produced €4.2 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt?
About 56,100 people worked in Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Passau?
At 5.2% in 2023, the unemployment rate in the city of Passau ranked 191st highest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). That is up from 4.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Passau?
In 2023, the city of Passau recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 4.4%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 200th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 3.6%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Passau?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in the city of Passau was 23.6% in 2023, 60th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. In 2019 the figure was 19.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Passau?
At €3,866 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in the city of Passau ranked 96th highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). That is up from €3,488 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Passau?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in the city of Passau was 80.6% in 2023, 28th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. In 2019 the figure was 78.4%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Passau?
In 2023, the city of Passau recorded a purchasing power per resident of €28,048, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 102nd lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €22,662.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Passau?
At 19.2% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in the city of Passau ranked 183rd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). That is down from 20.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Passau?
At +49.8 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in the city of Passau ranked 3rd highest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is down from +52.1 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Passau?
At 4.8 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in the city of Passau ranked 113th highest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). It was 4.5 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The largest part of the economy of Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 31.0% of gross value added, followed by trade, transport, hospitality and communications (22.4%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 17.5% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.8 billion in 2015 to €3.9 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 36% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt?
Of the 56,100 jobs located in Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023, 42% in public services, education, health and other services, 14% in industry and 0.1% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The number of people working in Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt rose by 10.0% between 2015 and 2023, to 56,100.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 193 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 190 | Werra-Meißner-Kreis | 5.2% |
| 191 | Main-Kinzig-Kreis | 5.2% |
| 192 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | 5.2% |
| 193 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.2% |
| 194 | Freiburg im Breisgau, Stadtkreis | 5.2% |
| 195 | Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge | 5.2% |
| 196 | Börde | 5.1% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 96 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 93 | Baden-Baden, Stadtkreis | €3,870 |
| 94 | Unterallgäu | €3,869 |
| 95 | Karlsruhe, Landkreis | €3,869 |
| 96 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,866 |
| 97 | Würzburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,859 |
| 98 | Dortmund, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,858 |
| 99 | Ravensburg | €3,854 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 299 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 296 | Neustadt a. d. Waldnaab | €28,105 |
| 297 | Cham | €28,100 |
| 298 | Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge | €28,057 |
| 299 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,048 |
| 300 | Harz | €28,042 |
| 301 | Holzminden | €28,039 |
| 302 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | €28,018 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 360 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 357 | Düren | 60.0% |
| 358 | Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 60.0% |
| 359 | Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 60.0% |
| 360 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | 59.9% |
| 361 | Kassel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 59.9% |
| 362 | Berchtesgadener Land | 59.8% |
| 363 | Konstanz | 59.5% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 320 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 317 | Werra-Meißner-Kreis | 17.8% |
| 318 | Rhein-Sieg-Kreis | 17.7% |
| 319 | Dresden, Kreisfreie Stadt | 17.6% |
| 320 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | 17.5% |
| 321 | Oberhausen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 17.2% |
| 322 | Rotenburg (Wümme) | 17.2% |
| 323 | Uelzen | 17.1% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 208 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 205 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.0% |
| 206 | Ammerland | 22.0% |
| 207 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | 21.9% |
| 208 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.9% |
| 209 | Unna | 21.9% |
| 210 | Stade | 21.9% |
| 211 | Vorpommern-Greifswald | 21.8% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 68 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 31.3% |
| 66 | Ostholstein | 31.2% |
| 67 | Berchtesgadener Land | 31.2% |
| 68 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | 31.0% |
| 69 | Weiden i. d. Opf, Kreisfreie Stadt | 30.6% |
| 70 | Hamm, Kreisfreie Stadt | 30.6% |
| 71 | Osnabrück, Kreisfreie Stadt | 30.5% |
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