Economy, jobs and prices in Traunstein (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 48,700 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 127% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 81st highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Traunstein?
The local economy produced €9.4 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Traunstein?
About 99,550 people worked in Traunstein in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Traunstein?
At 2.8% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Traunstein ranked 42nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). It was 2.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Traunstein?
At 2.1% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Traunstein ranked 21st lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). In 2019 the figure was 2.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Traunstein?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Traunstein was 20.4% in 2023, 27th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. That is down from 21.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Traunstein?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Traunstein was €3,800 in 2023, 112th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. In 2019 the figure was €3,447.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Traunstein?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Traunstein was 83.1% in 2023, 66th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. It was 81.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Traunstein?
The purchasing power per resident in Traunstein was €30,912 in 2023, 92nd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. That is up from €24,448 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Traunstein?
In 2023, Traunstein recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 20.8%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 149th highest of 400 districts. It was 21.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Traunstein?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Traunstein was -1.7 in 2023, 131st highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. That is up from -3.3 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Traunstein?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Traunstein was 2.2 in 2023, 42nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. It was also 2.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Traunstein?
The largest part of the economy of Traunstein in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 41.1% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (18.8%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Traunstein?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 41.1% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Traunstein growing?
Gross value added rose from €5.8 billion in 2015 to €8.6 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 48% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Traunstein?
Of the 99,550 jobs located in Traunstein in 2023, 28% in public services, education, health and other services, 30% in industry and 2.8% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Traunstein?
The number of people working in Traunstein rose by 7.5% between 2015 and 2023, to 99,550.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Traunstein compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Traunstein ranks 361 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 358 | Haßberge | 2.8% |
| 359 | Emmendingen | 2.8% |
| 360 | Freising | 2.8% |
| 361 | Traunstein | 2.8% |
| 362 | Weilheim-Schongau | 2.8% |
| 363 | Landshut, Landkreis | 2.8% |
| 364 | Ravensburg | 2.8% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Traunstein ranks 112 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 109 | Kaiserslautern, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,813 |
| 110 | Enzkreis | €3,803 |
| 111 | Memmingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,801 |
| 112 | Traunstein | €3,800 |
| 113 | Ostallgäu | €3,795 |
| 114 | Bochum, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,793 |
| 115 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | €3,792 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Traunstein ranks 92 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 89 | Mainz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €31,060 |
| 90 | Rhein-Erft-Kreis | €31,044 |
| 91 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | €30,948 |
| 92 | Traunstein | €30,912 |
| 93 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €30,856 |
| 94 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen | €30,850 |
| 95 | Hohenlohekreis | €30,848 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Traunstein ranks 63 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Haßberge | 70.0% |
| 61 | Main-Tauber-Kreis | 70.0% |
| 62 | Sonneberg | 70.0% |
| 63 | Traunstein | 69.8% |
| 64 | Kulmbach | 69.7% |
| 65 | Nordsachsen | 69.7% |
| 66 | Ansbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | 69.7% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Traunstein ranks 39 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Landshut, Landkreis | 41.5% |
| 37 | Weilheim-Schongau | 41.3% |
| 38 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | 41.2% |
| 39 | Traunstein | 41.1% |
| 40 | Zweibrücken, Kreisfreie Stadt | 40.9% |
| 41 | Pfaffenhofen a. d. Ilm | 40.4% |
| 42 | Heilbronn, Landkreis | 40.2% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Traunstein ranks 315 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 312 | Nienburg (Weser) | 18.9% |
| 313 | Main-Spessart | 18.8% |
| 314 | Donau-Ries | 18.8% |
| 315 | Traunstein | 18.8% |
| 316 | Cochem-Zell | 18.7% |
| 317 | Cloppenburg | 18.7% |
| 318 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | 18.7% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Traunstein ranks 327 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 324 | Darmstadt-Dieburg | 17.8% |
| 325 | Borken | 17.8% |
| 326 | Börde | 17.7% |
| 327 | Traunstein | 17.6% |
| 328 | Aichach-Friedberg | 17.6% |
| 329 | Heidenheim | 17.5% |
| 330 | Neu-Ulm | 17.5% |
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