Economy, jobs and prices in Hersfeld-Rotenburg (Hesse, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 39,400 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 103% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 166th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Hersfeld-Rotenburg?
The local economy produced €5.2 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Hersfeld-Rotenburg?
About 64,220 people worked in Hersfeld-Rotenburg in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Hersfeld-Rotenburg?
At 4.1% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Hersfeld-Rotenburg ranked 136th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). In 2019 the figure was 3.6%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Hersfeld-Rotenburg?
In 2023, Hersfeld-Rotenburg recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 4.4%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 200th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 3.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Hersfeld-Rotenburg?
At 38.2% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Hersfeld-Rotenburg ranked 84th highest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). In 2019 the figure was 36.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Hersfeld-Rotenburg?
In 2023, Hersfeld-Rotenburg recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,393, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 112th lowest of 400 districts. It was €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 Hersfeld-Rotenburg?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Hersfeld-Rotenburg was 82.8% in 2023, 60th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. It was 81.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Hersfeld-Rotenburg?
The purchasing power per resident in Hersfeld-Rotenburg was €28,018 in 2023, 99th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. In 2019 the figure was €22,155.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Hersfeld-Rotenburg?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Hersfeld-Rotenburg was 16.4% in 2023, 115th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. It was 16.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Hersfeld-Rotenburg?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Hersfeld-Rotenburg was +2.2 in 2023, 115th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. That is down from +2.9 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Hersfeld-Rotenburg?
At 3.6 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Hersfeld-Rotenburg ranked 173rd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). It was 4.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Hersfeld-Rotenburg?
The largest part of the economy of Hersfeld-Rotenburg in 2023 was trade, transport, hospitality and communications, at 27.6% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (22.1%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Hersfeld-Rotenburg?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 22.1% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Hersfeld-Rotenburg growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.9 billion in 2015 to €4.8 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 24% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Hersfeld-Rotenburg?
Of the 64,220 jobs located in Hersfeld-Rotenburg in 2023, 29% in public services, education, health and other services, 18% in industry and 1.5% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Hersfeld-Rotenburg?
The number of people working in Hersfeld-Rotenburg rose by 4.0% between 2015 and 2023, to 64,220.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Hersfeld-Rotenburg compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Hersfeld-Rotenburg ranks 265 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 262 | Hildburghausen | 4.1% |
| 263 | Olpe | 4.1% |
| 264 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.1% |
| 265 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | 4.1% |
| 266 | Erlangen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.1% |
| 267 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 4.1% |
| 268 | Rhein-Neckar-Kreis | 4.1% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Hersfeld-Rotenburg ranks 289 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 286 | Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis | €3,396 |
| 287 | Regen | €3,394 |
| 288 | Schaumburg | €3,394 |
| 289 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | €3,393 |
| 290 | Heidekreis | €3,393 |
| 291 | Friesland (DE) | €3,391 |
| 292 | Höxter | €3,385 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Hersfeld-Rotenburg ranks 302 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 299 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,048 |
| 300 | Harz | €28,042 |
| 301 | Holzminden | €28,039 |
| 302 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | €28,018 |
| 303 | Hagen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,999 |
| 304 | Zwickau | €27,998 |
| 305 | Haßberge | €27,981 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Hersfeld-Rotenburg ranks 158 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 155 | Sömmerda | 67.5% |
| 156 | Augsburg, Landkreis | 67.4% |
| 157 | Alzey-Worms | 67.4% |
| 158 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | 67.3% |
| 159 | Tirschenreuth | 67.3% |
| 160 | Salzlandkreis | 67.2% |
| 161 | Ostalbkreis | 67.2% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Hersfeld-Rotenburg ranks 253 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 250 | Lichtenfels | 22.3% |
| 251 | Regionalverband Saarbrücken | 22.2% |
| 252 | Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.1% |
| 253 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | 22.1% |
| 254 | Trier-Saarburg | 22.1% |
| 255 | Herne, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.0% |
| 256 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | 22.0% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Hersfeld-Rotenburg ranks 280 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 277 | Grafschaft Bentheim | 20.1% |
| 278 | Nordwestmecklenburg | 20.1% |
| 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% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Hersfeld-Rotenburg ranks 259 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 256 | Baden-Baden, Stadtkreis | 20.6% |
| 257 | Verden | 20.6% |
| 258 | Lörrach | 20.6% |
| 259 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | 20.6% |
| 260 | Kulmbach | 20.4% |
| 261 | Karlsruhe, Stadtkreis | 20.3% |
| 262 | Alzey-Worms | 20.3% |
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