Economy, jobs and prices in Kassel, Landkreis (Hesse, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 35,000 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 91% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 237th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Kassel, Landkreis?
The local economy produced €9.1 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Kassel, Landkreis?
About 100,780 people worked in Kassel, Landkreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Landkreis Kassel?
In 2023, the district of Kassel recorded an unemployment rate of 4.4%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 166th lowest of 400 districts. 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 Landkreis Kassel?
In 2023, the district of Kassel recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 4.3%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 185th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 4.2% 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 Landkreis Kassel?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in the district of Kassel was 32.6% in 2023, 178th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. That is up from 27.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Landkreis Kassel?
In 2023, the district of Kassel recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,897, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 81st highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €3,601.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Landkreis Kassel?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in the district of Kassel was 82.7% in 2023, 58th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. That is up from 74.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Landkreis Kassel?
In 2023, the district of Kassel recorded a purchasing power per resident of €29,792, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 170th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €23,075.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Landkreis Kassel?
At 18.1% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in the district of Kassel ranked 151st lowest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). In 2019 the figure was 19.6%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Landkreis Kassel?
In 2023, the district of Kassel recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -22.1, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 117th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was -23.0.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Landkreis Kassel?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in the district of Kassel was 4.0 in 2023, 190th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. It was 3.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Kassel, Landkreis?
The largest part of the economy of Kassel, Landkreis in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 41.7% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (20.4%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Kassel, Landkreis?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 41.7% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Kassel, Landkreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €5.6 billion in 2015 to €8.3 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 47% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Kassel, Landkreis?
Of the 100,780 jobs located in Kassel, Landkreis in 2023, 27% in public services, education, health and other services, 30% in industry and 1.5% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Kassel, Landkreis?
The number of people working in Kassel, Landkreis rose by 3.1% between 2015 and 2023, to 100,780.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Kassel, Landkreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Kassel, Landkreis ranks 235 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 232 | Potsdam-Mittelmark | 4.5% |
| 233 | Harburg | 4.5% |
| 234 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.5% |
| 235 | Kassel, Landkreis | 4.4% |
| 236 | Gütersloh | 4.4% |
| 237 | Göppingen | 4.4% |
| 238 | Rosenheim, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.4% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Kassel, Landkreis ranks 81 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 83 | Rottweil | €3,896 |
| 84 | Siegen-Wittgenstein | €3,894 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Kassel, Landkreis ranks 170 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 167 | Straubing-Bogen | €29,839 |
| 168 | Neuwied | €29,826 |
| 169 | Nordfriesland | €29,796 |
| 170 | Kassel, Landkreis | €29,792 |
| 171 | Bad Kreuznach | €29,788 |
| 172 | Heidenheim | €29,776 |
| 173 | Cuxhaven | €29,773 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Kassel, Landkreis ranks 115 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 112 | Diepholz | 68.6% |
| 113 | Mainz-Bingen | 68.5% |
| 114 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | 68.5% |
| 115 | Kassel, Landkreis | 68.5% |
| 116 | Helmstedt | 68.5% |
| 117 | Steinfurt | 68.5% |
| 118 | Teltow-Fläming | 68.4% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Kassel, Landkreis ranks 29 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Saalekreis | 42.3% |
| 27 | Freudenstadt | 42.2% |
| 28 | Wesermarsch | 41.8% |
| 29 | Kassel, Landkreis | 41.7% |
| 30 | Saarlouis | 41.7% |
| 31 | Enzkreis | 41.6% |
| 32 | Neustadt a. d. Waldnaab | 41.6% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Kassel, Landkreis ranks 271 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 268 | Jena, Kreisfreie Stadt | 20.4% |
| 269 | Herford | 20.4% |
| 270 | Osnabrück, Landkreis | 20.4% |
| 271 | Kassel, Landkreis | 20.4% |
| 272 | Freising | 20.3% |
| 273 | Siegen-Wittgenstein | 20.3% |
| 274 | Frankenthal (Pfalz), Kreisfreie Stadt | 20.3% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Kassel, Landkreis ranks 349 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 346 | Eichstätt | 16.5% |
| 347 | Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.4% |
| 348 | Zollernalbkreis | 16.4% |
| 349 | Kassel, Landkreis | 16.3% |
| 350 | Ostalbkreis | 16.3% |
| 351 | Wesermarsch | 16.3% |
| 352 | Hof, Landkreis | 16.1% |
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