Economy, jobs and prices in Schwandorf (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 41,600 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 108% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 137th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Schwandorf?
The local economy produced €6.9 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
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About 80,710 people worked in Schwandorf in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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The unemployment rate in Schwandorf was 3.0% in 2023, 56th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. It was 2.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Schwandorf?
In 2023, Schwandorf recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 2.5%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 62nd lowest of 400 districts. It was 3.0% 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 Schwandorf?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Schwandorf was 20.5% in 2023, 29th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 19.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Schwandorf?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Schwandorf was €3,510 in 2023, 164th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. That is up from €3,155 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Schwandorf?
At 82.1% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Schwandorf ranked 47th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). In 2019 the figure was 80.3%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Schwandorf?
The purchasing power per resident in Schwandorf was €28,456 in 2023, 133rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. That is up from €22,176 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Schwandorf?
In 2023, Schwandorf recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 20.1%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 177th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 19.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Schwandorf?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Schwandorf was -13.6 in 2023, 191st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. In 2019 the figure was -13.4.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Schwandorf?
In 2023, Schwandorf had 4.9 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 106th highest of 400 districts. It was 5.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Schwandorf?
The largest part of the economy of Schwandorf in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 37.5% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (20.7%).
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Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 37.5% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
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Gross value added rose from €4.4 billion in 2015 to €6.3 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 45% before inflation.
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Of the 80,710 jobs located in Schwandorf in 2023, 28% in public services, education, health and other services, 30% in industry and 2.4% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Schwandorf?
The number of people working in Schwandorf rose by 6.3% between 2015 and 2023, to 80,710.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Schwandorf compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Schwandorf ranks 346 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 343 | Hohenlohekreis | 3.1% |
| 344 | Dingolfing-Landau | 3.1% |
| 345 | Rottweil | 3.0% |
| 346 | Schwandorf | 3.0% |
| 347 | Altötting | 3.0% |
| 348 | Amberg-Sulzbach | 3.0% |
| 349 | Fürstenfeldbruck | 3.0% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Schwandorf ranks 237 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 234 | Neustadt a. d. Waldnaab | €3,513 |
| 235 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | €3,512 |
| 236 | Odenwaldkreis | €3,511 |
| 237 | Schwandorf | €3,510 |
| 238 | Hamm, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,509 |
| 239 | Würzburg, Landkreis | €3,509 |
| 240 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | €3,509 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Schwandorf ranks 268 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 265 | Leipzig | €28,503 |
| 266 | Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,482 |
| 267 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | €28,459 |
| 268 | Schwandorf | €28,456 |
| 269 | Heidekreis | €28,450 |
| 270 | Kusel | €28,428 |
| 271 | Amberg-Sulzbach | €28,428 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Schwandorf ranks 45 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Nürnberger Land | 70.4% |
| 43 | Ludwigsburg | 70.3% |
| 44 | Ansbach, Landkreis | 70.3% |
| 45 | Schwandorf | 70.3% |
| 46 | Ingolstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 70.3% |
| 47 | Fürstenfeldbruck | 70.3% |
| 48 | Bautzen | 70.2% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Schwandorf ranks 63 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Sömmerda | 37.6% |
| 61 | Wartburgkreis | 37.5% |
| 62 | Reutlingen | 37.5% |
| 63 | Schwandorf | 37.5% |
| 64 | Emmendingen | 37.1% |
| 65 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 36.9% |
| 66 | Coburg, Landkreis | 36.3% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Schwandorf ranks 260 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 257 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 20.7% |
| 258 | Calw | 20.7% |
| 259 | Ortenaukreis | 20.7% |
| 260 | Schwandorf | 20.7% |
| 261 | Leverkusen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 20.5% |
| 262 | Dessau-Roßlau, Kreisfreie Stadt | 20.5% |
| 263 | Hochsauerlandkreis | 20.5% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Schwandorf ranks 299 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 296 | Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.1% |
| 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% |
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