Economy, jobs and prices in Weilheim-Schongau (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 44,000 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 115% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 112th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Weilheim-Schongau?
The local economy produced €6.8 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Weilheim-Schongau?
About 74,390 people worked in Weilheim-Schongau in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Weilheim-Schongau?
At 2.8% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Weilheim-Schongau ranked 42nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). It was 2.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Weilheim-Schongau?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Weilheim-Schongau was 1.9% in 2023, 10th 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 Weilheim-Schongau?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Weilheim-Schongau was 24.5% in 2023, 76th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 20.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Weilheim-Schongau?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Weilheim-Schongau was €4,052 in 2023, 48th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. In 2019 the figure was €3,737.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Weilheim-Schongau?
At 89.2% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Weilheim-Schongau ranked 180th highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). In 2019 the figure was 85.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Weilheim-Schongau?
At €31,640 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Weilheim-Schongau ranked 57th highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €24,962.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Weilheim-Schongau?
At 23.4% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Weilheim-Schongau ranked 54th highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). It was 24.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Weilheim-Schongau?
At -10.1 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Weilheim-Schongau ranked 193rd highest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). In 2019 the figure was -10.8.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Weilheim-Schongau?
At 0.6 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Weilheim-Schongau ranked the lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). In 2019 the figure was 2.5.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Weilheim-Schongau?
The largest part of the economy of Weilheim-Schongau in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 41.3% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (20.0%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Weilheim-Schongau?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 41.3% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Weilheim-Schongau growing?
Gross value added rose from €4.3 billion in 2015 to €6.2 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 45% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Weilheim-Schongau?
Of the 74,390 jobs located in Weilheim-Schongau in 2023, 30% in public services, education, health and other services, 29% in industry and 2.5% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Weilheim-Schongau?
The number of people working in Weilheim-Schongau rose by 8.3% between 2015 and 2023, to 74,390.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Weilheim-Schongau compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Weilheim-Schongau ranks 362 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 365 | Fürth, Landkreis | 2.7% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Weilheim-Schongau ranks 48 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,090 |
| 46 | Augsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,068 |
| 47 | Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,058 |
| 48 | Weilheim-Schongau | €4,052 |
| 49 | Braunschweig, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,052 |
| 50 | Tübingen, Landkreis | €4,038 |
| 51 | Nürnberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,035 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Weilheim-Schongau ranks 57 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | €31,712 |
| 55 | Schwabach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €31,710 |
| 56 | Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis | €31,704 |
| 57 | Weilheim-Schongau | €31,640 |
| 58 | Wolfsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €31,628 |
| 59 | Potsdam-Mittelmark | €31,582 |
| 60 | Wetteraukreis | €31,502 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Weilheim-Schongau ranks 152 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Karlsruhe, Landkreis | 67.5% |
| 150 | Altenburger Land | 67.5% |
| 151 | Emsland | 67.5% |
| 152 | Weilheim-Schongau | 67.5% |
| 153 | Aichach-Friedberg | 67.5% |
| 154 | Eichstätt | 67.5% |
| 155 | Sömmerda | 67.5% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Weilheim-Schongau ranks 37 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Amberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 41.5% |
| 35 | Hohenlohekreis | 41.5% |
| 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% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Weilheim-Schongau ranks 308 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 305 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | 19.1% |
| 306 | Herne, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.1% |
| 307 | Trier, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.1% |
| 308 | Weilheim-Schongau | 19.1% |
| 309 | Gütersloh | 19.0% |
| 310 | Landkreis Rostock | 19.0% |
| 311 | Rastatt | 18.9% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Weilheim-Schongau ranks 277 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 274 | Südwestpfalz | 20.0% |
| 275 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | 20.0% |
| 276 | Stade | 20.0% |
| 277 | Weilheim-Schongau | 20.0% |
| 278 | Göppingen | 19.9% |
| 279 | Rhön-Grabfeld | 19.8% |
| 280 | Aschaffenburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.7% |
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