Economy, jobs and prices in Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 102,400 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 267% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 8th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The local economy produced €6.2 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt?
About 66,040 people worked in Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Schweinfurt?
At 6.5% in 2023, the unemployment rate in the city of Schweinfurt ranked 97th highest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). It was 6.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Schweinfurt?
In 2023, the city of Schweinfurt recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 5.0%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 166th highest of 400 districts. That is down from 5.3% 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 Schweinfurt?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in the city of Schweinfurt was 33.3% in 2023, 169th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. That is up from 28.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Schweinfurt?
At €4,611 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in the city of Schweinfurt ranked 14th highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). It was €4,223 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Schweinfurt?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in the city of Schweinfurt was 74.6% in 2023, 6th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. That is down from 75.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Schweinfurt?
The purchasing power per resident in the city of Schweinfurt was €27,888 in 2023, 90th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. It was €22,205 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Schweinfurt?
In 2023, the city of Schweinfurt recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 11.4%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 20th lowest of 400 districts. It was 11.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Schweinfurt?
At +60.0 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in the city of Schweinfurt ranked the highest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is down from +61.6 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Schweinfurt?
At 5.6 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in the city of Schweinfurt ranked 62nd highest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). It was 6.0 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The largest part of the economy of Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 52.5% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (19.1%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 52.5% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt growing?
Gross value added rose from €4.4 billion in 2015 to €5.6 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 28% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt?
Of the 66,040 jobs located in Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023, 29% in public services, education, health and other services, 39% in industry and 0.0% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The number of people working in Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt rose by 2.4% between 2015 and 2023, to 66,040.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 97 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 94 | Zweibrücken, Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.5% |
| 95 | Birkenfeld | 6.5% |
| 96 | Göttingen | 6.5% |
| 97 | Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.5% |
| 98 | Mettmann | 6.4% |
| 99 | Sömmerda | 6.4% |
| 100 | Saalekreis | 6.4% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 14 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,803 |
| 12 | Salzgitter, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,756 |
| 13 | Hochtaunuskreis | €4,751 |
| 14 | Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,611 |
| 15 | Bodenseekreis | €4,607 |
| 16 | Erlangen-Höchstadt | €4,550 |
| 17 | Bonn, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,549 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 311 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 308 | Jerichower Land | €27,939 |
| 309 | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,915 |
| 310 | Börde | €27,915 |
| 311 | Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,888 |
| 312 | Tirschenreuth | €27,887 |
| 313 | Saalekreis | €27,860 |
| 314 | Berlin | €27,823 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 224 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 221 | Mansfeld-Südharz | 65.7% |
| 222 | Weiden i. d. Opf, Kreisfreie Stadt | 65.7% |
| 223 | Rosenheim, Kreisfreie Stadt | 65.6% |
| 224 | Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 65.6% |
| 225 | Wetteraukreis | 65.6% |
| 226 | Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Kreisfreie Stadt | 65.6% |
| 227 | Oberbergischer Kreis | 65.6% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 12 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt | 54.5% |
| 10 | Biberach | 53.2% |
| 11 | Erlangen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 53.1% |
| 12 | Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 52.5% |
| 13 | Germersheim | 51.2% |
| 14 | Bodenseekreis | 50.8% |
| 15 | Rastatt | 50.6% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 390 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 387 | Germersheim | 14.7% |
| 388 | Dingolfing-Landau | 14.7% |
| 389 | Saalekreis | 14.4% |
| 390 | Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 14.3% |
| 391 | Stendal | 14.3% |
| 392 | Börde | 14.2% |
| 393 | Saale-Orla-Kreis | 14.0% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 296 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 293 | Main-Kinzig-Kreis | 19.2% |
| 294 | Mühldorf a. Inn | 19.2% |
| 295 | Schweinfurt, Landkreis | 19.2% |
| 296 | Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.1% |
| 297 | Straubing-Bogen | 19.1% |
| 298 | Neuburg-Schrobenhausen | 18.9% |
| 299 | Schwandorf | 18.8% |
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