Economy, jobs and prices in Straubing-Bogen (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 32,500 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 85% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 282nd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Straubing-Bogen?
The local economy produced €3.8 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Straubing-Bogen?
About 41,660 people worked in Straubing-Bogen in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Straubing-Bogen?
The unemployment rate in Straubing-Bogen was 2.8% in 2023, 45th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 2.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Straubing-Bogen?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Straubing-Bogen was 2.7% in 2023, 79th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. It was also 2.7% 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 Straubing-Bogen?
In 2023, Straubing-Bogen recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 21.4%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 41st lowest of 400 districts. It was 16.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Straubing-Bogen?
At €3,363 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Straubing-Bogen ranked 100th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). That is up from €3,014 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Straubing-Bogen?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Straubing-Bogen was 81.0% in 2023, 34th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. In 2019 the figure was 78.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Straubing-Bogen?
The purchasing power per resident in Straubing-Bogen was €29,839 in 2023, 167th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. In 2019 the figure was €23,256.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Straubing-Bogen?
In 2023, Straubing-Bogen recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 22.3%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 96th highest of 400 districts. That is down from 22.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Straubing-Bogen?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Straubing-Bogen was -54.0 in 2023, 21st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. That is up from -59.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Straubing-Bogen?
At 0.9 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Straubing-Bogen ranked 2nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). That is down from 2.9 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Straubing-Bogen?
The largest part of the economy of Straubing-Bogen in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 31.5% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (23.2%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Straubing-Bogen?
Factories, mines and energy produced 31.5% of the value added in Straubing-Bogen in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Straubing-Bogen growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.3 billion in 2015 to €3.4 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 51% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Straubing-Bogen?
Of the 41,660 jobs located in Straubing-Bogen in 2023, 29% in public services, education, health and other services, 29% in industry and 5.4% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Straubing-Bogen?
The number of people working in Straubing-Bogen rose by 10.0% between 2015 and 2023, to 41,660.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Straubing-Bogen compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Straubing-Bogen ranks 356 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 353 | Trier-Saarburg | 2.9% |
| 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% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Straubing-Bogen ranks 301 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 298 | Weiden i. d. Opf, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,368 |
| 299 | Plön | €3,367 |
| 300 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen | €3,366 |
| 301 | Straubing-Bogen | €3,363 |
| 302 | Freyung-Grafenau | €3,362 |
| 303 | Rottal-Inn | €3,361 |
| 304 | Verden | €3,360 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Straubing-Bogen ranks 167 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 164 | Germersheim | €29,867 |
| 165 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | €29,865 |
| 166 | Schaumburg | €29,864 |
| 167 | Straubing-Bogen | €29,839 |
| 168 | Neuwied | €29,826 |
| 169 | Nordfriesland | €29,796 |
| 170 | Kassel, Landkreis | €29,792 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Straubing-Bogen ranks 82 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | 69.4% |
| 80 | Ostallgäu | 69.4% |
| 81 | Meißen | 69.4% |
| 82 | Straubing-Bogen | 69.4% |
| 83 | Lichtenfels | 69.4% |
| 84 | Altmarkkreis Salzwedel | 69.4% |
| 85 | Dessau-Roßlau, Kreisfreie Stadt | 69.4% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Straubing-Bogen ranks 112 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 109 | Warendorf | 31.6% |
| 110 | Teltow-Fläming | 31.6% |
| 111 | Mühldorf a. Inn | 31.5% |
| 112 | Straubing-Bogen | 31.5% |
| 113 | Ravensburg | 31.5% |
| 114 | Nürnberger Land | 31.3% |
| 115 | Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis | 31.2% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Straubing-Bogen ranks 162 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 159 | Landshut, Landkreis | 23.3% |
| 160 | Rostock, Kreisfreie Stadt | 23.2% |
| 161 | Lindau (Bodensee) | 23.2% |
| 162 | Straubing-Bogen | 23.2% |
| 163 | Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald | 23.2% |
| 164 | Lörrach | 23.2% |
| 165 | Kleve | 23.1% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Straubing-Bogen ranks 297 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 300 | Passau, Landkreis | 18.8% |
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