Economy, jobs and prices in Regen (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 37,400 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 97% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 199th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Regen?
The local economy produced €3.3 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Regen?
About 42,160 people worked in Regen in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Regen?
At 3.6% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Regen ranked 100th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). It was 3.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Regen?
At 3.2% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Regen ranked 121st lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). In 2019 the figure was 2.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Regen?
In 2023, Regen recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 20.8%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 34th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 16.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Regen?
At €3,394 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Regen ranked 114th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). In 2019 the figure was €3,071.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Regen?
In 2023, Regen recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 83.6%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 79th lowest of 400 districts. It was 80.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Regen?
At €27,446 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Regen ranked 74th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €21,287.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Regen?
At 20.7% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Regen ranked 155th highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). It was also 20.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Regen?
In 2023, Regen recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -6.5, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 169th highest of 400 districts. That is up from -8.3 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Regen?
In 2023, Regen had 2.0 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 29th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 1.7.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Regen?
The largest part of the economy of Regen in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 27.1% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (22.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Regen?
Factories, mines and energy produced 27.1% of the value added in Regen in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Regen growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.1 billion in 2015 to €3.0 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 43% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Regen?
Of the 42,160 jobs located in Regen in 2023, 28% in public services, education, health and other services, 26% in industry and 2.4% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Regen?
The number of people working in Regen rose by 7.9% between 2015 and 2023, to 42,160.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Regen compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Regen ranks 301 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 298 | Mayen-Koblenz | 3.7% |
| 299 | Tirschenreuth | 3.6% |
| 300 | Calw | 3.6% |
| 301 | Regen | 3.6% |
| 302 | Hof, Landkreis | 3.6% |
| 303 | Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen | 3.6% |
| 304 | Miltenberg | 3.6% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Regen ranks 287 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 284 | Cham | €3,396 |
| 285 | Osnabrück, Landkreis | €3,396 |
| 286 | Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis | €3,396 |
| 287 | Regen | €3,394 |
| 288 | Schaumburg | €3,394 |
| 289 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | €3,393 |
| 290 | Heidekreis | €3,393 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Regen ranks 327 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 324 | Landkreis Rostock | €27,615 |
| 325 | Wittmund | €27,576 |
| 326 | Aurich | €27,564 |
| 327 | Regen | €27,446 |
| 328 | Hamm, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,426 |
| 329 | Nordsachsen | €27,419 |
| 330 | Gera, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,416 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Regen ranks 177 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 174 | Segeberg | 66.8% |
| 175 | Amberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 66.8% |
| 176 | Höxter | 66.7% |
| 177 | Regen | 66.7% |
| 178 | Erlangen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 66.7% |
| 179 | Siegen-Wittgenstein | 66.6% |
| 180 | Stade | 66.6% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Regen ranks 177 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 174 | Altmarkkreis Salzwedel | 27.3% |
| 175 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | 27.1% |
| 176 | Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald | 27.1% |
| 177 | Regen | 27.1% |
| 178 | Roth | 26.9% |
| 179 | Calw | 26.8% |
| 180 | Grafschaft Bentheim | 26.8% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Regen ranks 192 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 189 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 22.5% |
| 190 | Havelland | 22.3% |
| 191 | Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.3% |
| 192 | Regen | 22.3% |
| 193 | Kulmbach | 22.3% |
| 194 | Uelzen | 22.2% |
| 195 | Berchtesgadener Land | 22.2% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Regen ranks 233 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 230 | Bremen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.9% |
| 231 | Odenwaldkreis | 21.9% |
| 232 | Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.8% |
| 233 | Regen | 21.8% |
| 234 | Steinfurt | 21.8% |
| 235 | Fürstenfeldbruck | 21.6% |
| 236 | Weimarer Land | 21.6% |
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