Economy, jobs and prices in Starnberg (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 48,300 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 126% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 87th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Starnberg?
The local economy produced €7.5 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Starnberg?
About 77,500 people worked in Starnberg in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Starnberg?
The unemployment rate in Starnberg was 3.1% in 2023, 61st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. It was 2.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Starnberg?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Starnberg was 2.5% in 2023, 64th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. It was 1.8% 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 Starnberg?
At 23.2% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Starnberg ranked 54th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). It was 17.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Starnberg?
In 2023, Starnberg recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €4,478, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 19th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €3,924.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Starnberg?
At 81.7% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Starnberg ranked 43rd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). That is up from 79.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Starnberg?
In 2023, Starnberg recorded a purchasing power per resident of €42,642, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it the highest of 400 districts. It was €34,376 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Starnberg?
At 20.0% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Starnberg ranked 183rd highest of 400 German districts (district median 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 Starnberg?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Starnberg was +4.6 in 2023, 102nd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. That is down from +4.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Starnberg?
At 3.3 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Starnberg ranked 144th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). In 2019 the figure was 3.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Starnberg?
The largest part of the economy of Starnberg in 2023 was finance, property and business services, at 34.2% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (22.0%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Starnberg?
Factories, mines and energy produced 22.0% of the value added in Starnberg in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Starnberg growing?
Gross value added rose from €4.6 billion in 2015 to €6.9 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 48% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Starnberg?
Of the 77,500 jobs located in Starnberg in 2023, 32% in public services, education, health and other services, 20% in industry and 0.8% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Starnberg?
The number of people working in Starnberg rose by 13.4% between 2015 and 2023, to 77,500.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Starnberg compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Starnberg ranks 341 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 338 | Bayreuth, Landkreis | 3.2% |
| 339 | Bad Kissingen | 3.2% |
| 340 | Main-Tauber-Kreis | 3.1% |
| 341 | Starnberg | 3.1% |
| 342 | Freyung-Grafenau | 3.1% |
| 343 | Hohenlohekreis | 3.1% |
| 344 | Dingolfing-Landau | 3.1% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Starnberg ranks 19 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Erlangen-Höchstadt | €4,550 |
| 17 | Bonn, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,549 |
| 18 | Düsseldorf, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,528 |
| 19 | Starnberg | €4,478 |
| 20 | Wiesbaden, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,473 |
| 21 | Dingolfing-Landau | €4,419 |
| 22 | Mannheim, Stadtkreis | €4,413 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Starnberg ranks 1 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starnberg | €42,642 |
| 2 | Hochtaunuskreis | €40,685 |
| 3 | München, Landkreis | €39,353 |
| 4 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | €36,752 |
| 5 | Ebersberg | €36,468 |
| 6 | Main-Taunus-Kreis | €35,996 |
| 7 | Heilbronn, Stadtkreis | €35,299 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Starnberg ranks 325 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 322 | Neumünster, Kreisfreie Stadt | 62.0% |
| 323 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 62.0% |
| 324 | Neunkirchen | 62.0% |
| 325 | Starnberg | 61.9% |
| 326 | Lüchow-Dannenberg | 61.8% |
| 327 | Limburg-Weilburg | 61.8% |
| 328 | Pirmasens, Kreisfreie Stadt | 61.7% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Starnberg ranks 258 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 255 | Herne, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.0% |
| 256 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | 22.0% |
| 257 | Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.0% |
| 258 | Starnberg | 22.0% |
| 259 | Kassel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.9% |
| 260 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | 21.9% |
| 261 | Pinneberg | 21.8% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Starnberg ranks 12 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Baden-Baden, Stadtkreis | 35.9% |
| 10 | Gifhorn | 34.4% |
| 11 | Wiesbaden, Kreisfreie Stadt | 34.2% |
| 12 | Starnberg | 34.2% |
| 13 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | 33.8% |
| 14 | Mülheim an der Ruhr, Kreisfreie Stadt | 33.4% |
| 15 | Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt | 33.3% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Starnberg ranks 283 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 280 | Aschaffenburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.7% |
| 281 | Amberg-Sulzbach | 19.7% |
| 282 | Leverkusen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.7% |
| 283 | Starnberg | 19.7% |
| 284 | Düsseldorf, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.6% |
| 285 | Holzminden | 19.6% |
| 286 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | 19.5% |
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