Economy, jobs and prices in Bergstraße (Hesse, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 31,800 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 83% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 297th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Bergstraße?
The local economy produced €9.8 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Bergstraße?
About 112,290 people worked in Bergstraße in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Bergstraße?
The unemployment rate in Bergstraße was 4.3% in 2023, 153rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. That is up from 3.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Bergstraße?
In 2023, Bergstraße recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 3.2%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 120th lowest of 400 districts. It was 2.3% 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 Bergstraße?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Bergstraße was 32.0% in 2023, 197th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. That is up from 31.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Bergstraße?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Bergstraße was €3,570 in 2023, 190th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. In 2019 the figure was €3,189.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Bergstraße?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Bergstraße was 88.6% in 2023, 195th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. In 2019 the figure was 86.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Bergstraße?
The purchasing power per resident in Bergstraße was €31,180 in 2023, 78th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. In 2019 the figure was €24,895.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Bergstraße?
At 23.5% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Bergstraße ranked 50th highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). In 2019 the figure was 24.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Bergstraße?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Bergstraße was -41.8 in 2023, 42nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. That is down from -40.3 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Bergstraße?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Bergstraße was 4.6 in 2023, 140th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. That is up from 4.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Bergstraße?
The largest part of the economy of Bergstraße in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 25.6% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (25.2%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Bergstraße?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 25.6% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Bergstraße growing?
Gross value added rose from €6.6 billion in 2015 to €8.9 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 36% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Bergstraße?
Of the 112,290 jobs located in Bergstraße in 2023, 31% in public services, education, health and other services, 18% in industry and 1.6% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Bergstraße?
The number of people working in Bergstraße rose by 4.7% between 2015 and 2023, to 112,290.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Bergstraße compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Bergstraße ranks 248 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 245 | Diepholz | 4.4% |
| 246 | Höxter | 4.3% |
| 247 | Hochtaunuskreis | 4.3% |
| 248 | Bergstraße | 4.3% |
| 249 | Lörrach | 4.3% |
| 250 | Heidenheim | 4.3% |
| 251 | Wetteraukreis | 4.2% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Bergstraße ranks 211 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 208 | Wesel | €3,583 |
| 209 | Haßberge | €3,583 |
| 210 | Worms, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,579 |
| 211 | Bergstraße | €3,570 |
| 212 | Hildesheim | €3,564 |
| 213 | Oberallgäu | €3,562 |
| 214 | Mayen-Koblenz | €3,561 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Bergstraße ranks 78 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Memmingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €31,191 |
| 76 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | €31,188 |
| 77 | Freudenstadt | €31,183 |
| 78 | Bergstraße | €31,180 |
| 79 | Reutlingen | €31,174 |
| 80 | Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt | €31,167 |
| 81 | Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €31,154 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Bergstraße ranks 250 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 247 | Wesermarsch | 64.9% |
| 248 | Hamburg | 64.9% |
| 249 | Heidekreis | 64.9% |
| 250 | Bergstraße | 64.9% |
| 251 | Suhl, Kreisfreie Stadt | 64.8% |
| 252 | Halle (Saale), Kreisfreie Stadt | 64.8% |
| 253 | Westerwaldkreis | 64.7% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Bergstraße ranks 201 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 198 | Jerichower Land | 25.8% |
| 199 | Meißen | 25.7% |
| 200 | Rottal-Inn | 25.7% |
| 201 | Bergstraße | 25.6% |
| 202 | Northeim | 25.6% |
| 203 | Goslar | 25.5% |
| 204 | Stade | 25.5% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Bergstraße ranks 102 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 99 | Ostholstein | 25.3% |
| 100 | Helmstedt | 25.2% |
| 101 | Augsburg, Landkreis | 25.2% |
| 102 | Bergstraße | 25.2% |
| 103 | Augsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.2% |
| 104 | Heinsberg | 25.2% |
| 105 | Recklinghausen | 25.2% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Bergstraße ranks 272 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 269 | Oberbergischer Kreis | 20.2% |
| 270 | Oberallgäu | 20.1% |
| 271 | Kitzingen | 20.1% |
| 272 | Bergstraße | 20.1% |
| 273 | Nürnberger Land | 20.1% |
| 274 | Südwestpfalz | 20.0% |
| 275 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | 20.0% |
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