Economy, jobs and prices in Roth (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 34,800 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 91% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 241st highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Roth?
The local economy produced €5.0 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Roth?
About 57,490 people worked in Roth in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Roth?
At 2.2% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Roth ranked 9th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). That is up from 2.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Roth?
At 2.2% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Roth ranked 29th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). It was 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 Roth?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Roth was 20.6% in 2023, 30th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. In 2019 the figure was 19.3%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Roth?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Roth was €3,455 in 2023, 139th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. In 2019 the figure was €3,124.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Roth?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Roth was 87.6% in 2023, 177th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. That is up from 85.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Roth?
The purchasing power per resident in Roth was €31,115 in 2023, 83rd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. That is up from €24,413 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Roth?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Roth was 20.0% in 2023, 182nd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. That is down from 20.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Roth?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Roth was -30.8 in 2023, 75th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. In 2019 the figure was -35.6.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Roth?
In 2023, Roth had 2.1 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 37th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 3.3.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Roth?
The largest part of the economy of Roth in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 26.9% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (26.0%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Roth?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 26.9% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Roth growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.0 billion in 2015 to €4.6 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 52% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Roth?
Of the 57,490 jobs located in Roth in 2023, 30% in public services, education, health and other services, 25% in industry and 1.9% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Roth?
The number of people working in Roth rose by 9.9% between 2015 and 2023, to 57,490.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Roth compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Roth ranks 393 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 390 | Würzburg, Landkreis | 2.4% |
| 391 | Ebersberg | 2.3% |
| 392 | Eichstätt | 2.2% |
| 393 | Roth | 2.2% |
| 394 | Donau-Ries | 2.2% |
| 395 | Erding | 2.2% |
| 396 | Unterallgäu | 2.2% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Roth ranks 262 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 259 | Northeim | €3,465 |
| 260 | Lüneburg, Landkreis | €3,463 |
| 261 | Neumünster, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,460 |
| 262 | Roth | €3,455 |
| 263 | Augsburg, Landkreis | €3,455 |
| 264 | Rostock, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,452 |
| 265 | Herzogtum Lauenburg | €3,448 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Roth ranks 83 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt | €31,167 |
| 81 | Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €31,154 |
| 82 | Hamburg | €31,146 |
| 83 | Roth | €31,115 |
| 84 | Ulm, Stadtkreis | €31,106 |
| 85 | Südliche Weinstraße | €31,082 |
| 86 | Ostalbkreis | €31,080 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Roth ranks 72 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Aschaffenburg, Landkreis | 69.6% |
| 70 | Freudenstadt | 69.6% |
| 71 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | 69.6% |
| 72 | Roth | 69.6% |
| 73 | Bayreuth, Landkreis | 69.6% |
| 74 | Burgenlandkreis | 69.6% |
| 75 | Heilbronn, Landkreis | 69.5% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Roth ranks 178 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 181 | Harz | 26.6% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Roth ranks 84 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | Amberg-Sulzbach | 26.1% |
| 82 | Oberbergischer Kreis | 26.1% |
| 83 | Bottrop, Kreisfreie Stadt | 26.0% |
| 84 | Roth | 26.0% |
| 85 | Trier-Saarburg | 26.0% |
| 86 | Landsberg am Lech | 26.0% |
| 87 | Wetteraukreis | 25.9% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Roth ranks 289 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 286 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | 19.5% |
| 287 | Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald | 19.5% |
| 288 | Märkischer Kreis | 19.5% |
| 289 | Roth | 19.5% |
| 290 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | 19.4% |
| 291 | Grafschaft Bentheim | 19.3% |
| 292 | Saarlouis | 19.2% |
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