Economy, jobs and prices in Rhön-Grabfeld (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 45,700 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 119% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 99th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Rhön-Grabfeld?
The local economy produced €4.1 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Rhön-Grabfeld?
About 43,820 people worked in Rhön-Grabfeld in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Rhön-Grabfeld?
In 2023, Rhön-Grabfeld recorded an unemployment rate of 2.8%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 44th lowest of 400 districts. It was 2.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Rhön-Grabfeld?
At 2.4% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Rhön-Grabfeld ranked 57th 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 Rhön-Grabfeld?
In 2023, Rhön-Grabfeld recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 24.5%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 77th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 19.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Rhön-Grabfeld?
In 2023, Rhön-Grabfeld recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,598, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 198th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €3,240 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Rhön-Grabfeld?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Rhön-Grabfeld was 86.2% in 2023, 140th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. That is up from 83.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Rhön-Grabfeld?
At €28,628 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Rhön-Grabfeld ranked 144th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). It was €22,256 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Rhön-Grabfeld?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Rhön-Grabfeld was 17.6% in 2023, 144th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. In 2019 the figure was 17.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Rhön-Grabfeld?
At -2.8 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Rhön-Grabfeld ranked 141st highest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is down from -2.5 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Rhön-Grabfeld?
In 2023, Rhön-Grabfeld had 1.5 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 7th lowest of 400 districts. That is down from 2.1 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Rhön-Grabfeld?
The largest part of the economy of Rhön-Grabfeld in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 34.4% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (19.8%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Rhön-Grabfeld?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 34.4% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Rhön-Grabfeld growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.6 billion in 2015 to €3.7 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 44% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Rhön-Grabfeld?
Of the 43,820 jobs located in Rhön-Grabfeld in 2023, 32% in public services, education, health and other services, 30% in industry and 1.9% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Rhön-Grabfeld?
The number of people working in Rhön-Grabfeld rose by 4.7% between 2015 and 2023, to 43,820.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Rhön-Grabfeld compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Rhön-Grabfeld ranks 357 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 354 | Kelheim | 2.9% |
| 355 | Augsburg, Landkreis | 2.8% |
| 356 | Straubing-Bogen | 2.8% |
| 357 | Rhön-Grabfeld | 2.8% |
| 358 | Haßberge | 2.8% |
| 359 | Emmendingen | 2.8% |
| 360 | Freising | 2.8% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Rhön-Grabfeld ranks 203 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | Borken | €3,604 |
| 201 | Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,604 |
| 202 | Segeberg | €3,602 |
| 203 | Rhön-Grabfeld | €3,598 |
| 204 | Stormarn | €3,596 |
| 205 | Recklinghausen | €3,593 |
| 206 | Regensburg, Landkreis | €3,592 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Rhön-Grabfeld ranks 257 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 254 | Weiden i. d. Opf, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,694 |
| 255 | Bochum, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,640 |
| 256 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | €28,632 |
| 257 | Rhön-Grabfeld | €28,628 |
| 258 | Osnabrück, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,588 |
| 259 | Vogelsbergkreis | €28,586 |
| 260 | Odenwaldkreis | €28,585 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Rhön-Grabfeld ranks 50 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Fürstenfeldbruck | 70.3% |
| 48 | Bautzen | 70.2% |
| 49 | Kronach | 70.2% |
| 50 | Rhön-Grabfeld | 70.1% |
| 51 | Würzburg, Landkreis | 70.1% |
| 52 | Forchheim | 70.1% |
| 53 | Calw | 70.1% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Rhön-Grabfeld ranks 81 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | Kelheim | 34.8% |
| 79 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | 34.8% |
| 80 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | 34.5% |
| 81 | Rhön-Grabfeld | 34.4% |
| 82 | Sigmaringen | 34.4% |
| 83 | Donnersbergkreis | 34.4% |
| 84 | Ansbach, Landkreis | 34.3% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Rhön-Grabfeld ranks 326 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 323 | Emsland | 18.5% |
| 324 | Pfaffenhofen a. d. Ilm | 18.5% |
| 325 | Mecklenburgische Seenplatte | 18.4% |
| 326 | Rhön-Grabfeld | 18.4% |
| 327 | Ludwigslust-Parchim | 18.4% |
| 328 | Freudenstadt | 18.4% |
| 329 | Prignitz | 18.3% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Rhön-Grabfeld ranks 279 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 276 | Stade | 20.0% |
| 277 | Weilheim-Schongau | 20.0% |
| 278 | Göppingen | 19.9% |
| 279 | Rhön-Grabfeld | 19.8% |
| 280 | Aschaffenburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.7% |
| 281 | Amberg-Sulzbach | 19.7% |
| 282 | Leverkusen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.7% |
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