Economy, jobs and prices in Groß-Gerau (Hesse, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 49,700 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 129% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 76th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Groß-Gerau?
The local economy produced €14.9 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Groß-Gerau?
About 126,020 people worked in Groß-Gerau in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Groß-Gerau?
At 5.7% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Groß-Gerau ranked 137th highest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). In 2019 the figure was 4.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Groß-Gerau?
At 5.0% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Groß-Gerau ranked 162nd highest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). It was also 5.0% 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 Groß-Gerau?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Groß-Gerau was 33.1% in 2023, 170th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 28.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Groß-Gerau?
In 2023, Groß-Gerau recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,908, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 79th highest of 400 districts. It was €3,699 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Groß-Gerau?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Groß-Gerau was 91.1% in 2023, 130th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. In 2019 the figure was 84.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Groß-Gerau?
In 2023, Groß-Gerau recorded a purchasing power per resident of €28,859, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 156th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €23,480.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Groß-Gerau?
In 2023, Groß-Gerau recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 18.2%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 157th lowest of 400 districts. It was 18.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Groß-Gerau?
At -15.3 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Groß-Gerau ranked 172nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is down from -13.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Groß-Gerau?
In 2023, Groß-Gerau had 7.3 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 19th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 6.0.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Groß-Gerau?
The largest part of the economy of Groß-Gerau in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 35.2% of gross value added, followed by trade, transport, hospitality and communications (27.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Groß-Gerau?
Factories, mines and energy produced 35.2% of the value added in Groß-Gerau in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Groß-Gerau growing?
Gross value added rose from €9.4 billion in 2015 to €13.6 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 45% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Groß-Gerau?
Of the 126,020 jobs located in Groß-Gerau in 2023, 25% in public services, education, health and other services, 16% in industry and 1.0% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Groß-Gerau?
The number of people working in Groß-Gerau rose by 5.3% between 2015 and 2023, to 126,020.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Groß-Gerau compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Groß-Gerau ranks 138 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 135 | Vogtlandkreis | 5.8% |
| 136 | Northeim | 5.7% |
| 137 | Schaumburg | 5.7% |
| 138 | Groß-Gerau | 5.7% |
| 139 | Meißen | 5.7% |
| 140 | Celle | 5.7% |
| 141 | Saarlouis | 5.7% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Groß-Gerau ranks 79 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Lörrach | €3,917 |
| 77 | Regionalverband Saarbrücken | €3,911 |
| 78 | Donau-Ries | €3,909 |
| 79 | Groß-Gerau | €3,908 |
| 80 | Landsberg am Lech | €3,904 |
| 81 | Kassel, Landkreis | €3,897 |
| 82 | Neu-Ulm | €3,896 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Groß-Gerau ranks 245 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 242 | Hameln-Pyrmont | €28,883 |
| 243 | Bielefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,878 |
| 244 | Goslar | €28,865 |
| 245 | Groß-Gerau | €28,859 |
| 246 | Märkisch-Oderland | €28,856 |
| 247 | Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,849 |
| 248 | Heinsberg | €28,829 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Groß-Gerau ranks 137 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 134 | Kaufbeuren, Kreisfreie Stadt | 68.0% |
| 135 | Hochsauerlandkreis | 68.0% |
| 136 | München, Landkreis | 67.9% |
| 137 | Groß-Gerau | 67.9% |
| 138 | Holzminden | 67.9% |
| 139 | Sigmaringen | 67.8% |
| 140 | Deggendorf | 67.8% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Groß-Gerau ranks 72 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Oder-Spree | 36.1% |
| 70 | Dithmarschen | 35.7% |
| 71 | Cham | 35.3% |
| 72 | Groß-Gerau | 35.2% |
| 73 | Oberbergischer Kreis | 35.2% |
| 74 | Neuwied | 35.0% |
| 75 | Soest | 35.0% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Groß-Gerau ranks 282 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 279 | Ulm, Stadtkreis | 20.1% |
| 280 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | 20.1% |
| 281 | Mainz-Bingen | 20.1% |
| 282 | Groß-Gerau | 20.1% |
| 283 | Mayen-Koblenz | 20.0% |
| 284 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | 19.9% |
| 285 | Borken | 19.9% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Groß-Gerau ranks 390 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 387 | Mainz-Bingen | 12.7% |
| 388 | Rastatt | 12.6% |
| 389 | Aschaffenburg, Landkreis | 12.5% |
| 390 | Groß-Gerau | 12.5% |
| 391 | Tuttlingen | 12.3% |
| 392 | Main-Taunus-Kreis | 11.5% |
| 393 | Hohenlohekreis | 10.7% |
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