Economy, jobs and prices in Passau, Landkreis (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 34,500 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 90% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 244th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Passau, Landkreis?
The local economy produced €7.5 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Passau, Landkreis?
About 88,650 people worked in Passau, Landkreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Landkreis Passau?
The unemployment rate in the district of Passau was 3.2% in 2023, 68th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 2.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Landkreis Passau?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in the district of Passau was 2.5% in 2023, 61st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. In 2019 the figure was 2.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Landkreis Passau?
In 2023, the district of Passau recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 20.7%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 33rd lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 17.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Landkreis Passau?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in the district of Passau was €3,292 in 2023, 80th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. That is up from €2,909 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Landkreis Passau?
In 2023, the district of Passau recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 81.6%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 42nd lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 77.4%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Landkreis Passau?
The purchasing power per resident in the district of Passau was €28,738 in 2023, 149th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. In 2019 the figure was €22,467.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Landkreis Passau?
At 23.4% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in the district of Passau ranked 54th highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). It was also 23.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Landkreis Passau?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in the district of Passau was -28.6 in 2023, 87th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. In 2019 the figure was -25.4.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Landkreis Passau?
At 1.8 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in the district of Passau ranked 19th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). In 2019 the figure was 3.4.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Passau, Landkreis?
The largest part of the economy of Passau, Landkreis in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 28.5% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (23.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Passau, Landkreis?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 28.5% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Passau, Landkreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €4.7 billion in 2015 to €6.9 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 47% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Passau, Landkreis?
Of the 88,650 jobs located in Passau, Landkreis in 2023, 27% in public services, education, health and other services, 25% in industry and 3.2% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Passau, Landkreis?
The number of people working in Passau, Landkreis rose by 5.4% between 2015 and 2023, to 88,650.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Passau, Landkreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Passau, Landkreis ranks 334 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 331 | Deggendorf | 3.3% |
| 332 | Emsland | 3.3% |
| 333 | Grafschaft Bentheim | 3.2% |
| 334 | Passau, Landkreis | 3.2% |
| 335 | Bodenseekreis | 3.2% |
| 336 | Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald | 3.2% |
| 337 | Tübingen, Landkreis | 3.2% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Passau, Landkreis ranks 321 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 318 | Aurich | €3,313 |
| 319 | Harburg | €3,301 |
| 320 | Fürth, Landkreis | €3,300 |
| 321 | Passau, Landkreis | €3,292 |
| 322 | Lüchow-Dannenberg | €3,278 |
| 323 | Nordfriesland | €3,273 |
| 324 | Hof, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,271 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Passau, Landkreis ranks 252 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 249 | Uelzen | €28,822 |
| 250 | Göttingen | €28,815 |
| 251 | Fulda | €28,805 |
| 252 | Passau, Landkreis | €28,738 |
| 253 | Saarlouis | €28,700 |
| 254 | Weiden i. d. Opf, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,694 |
| 255 | Bochum, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,640 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Passau, Landkreis ranks 173 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 170 | Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis | 66.8% |
| 171 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 66.8% |
| 172 | Freyung-Grafenau | 66.8% |
| 173 | Passau, Landkreis | 66.8% |
| 174 | Segeberg | 66.8% |
| 175 | Amberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 66.8% |
| 176 | Höxter | 66.7% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Passau, Landkreis ranks 153 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 155 | Hameln-Pyrmont | 28.3% |
| 156 | Elbe-Elster | 28.3% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Passau, Landkreis ranks 156 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 153 | Günzburg | 23.4% |
| 154 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | 23.3% |
| 155 | Bremen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 23.3% |
| 156 | Passau, Landkreis | 23.3% |
| 157 | Ahrweiler | 23.3% |
| 158 | Coburg, Landkreis | 23.3% |
| 159 | Landshut, Landkreis | 23.3% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Passau, Landkreis ranks 300 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 297 | Straubing-Bogen | 19.1% |
| 298 | Neuburg-Schrobenhausen | 18.9% |
| 299 | Schwandorf | 18.8% |
| 300 | Passau, Landkreis | 18.8% |
| 301 | Bamberg, Landkreis | 18.7% |
| 302 | Haßberge | 18.7% |
| 303 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | 18.6% |
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