Economy, jobs and prices in Lahn-Dill-Kreis (Hesse, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 38,400 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 100% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 181st highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Lahn-Dill-Kreis?
The local economy produced €11.0 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Lahn-Dill-Kreis?
About 129,170 people worked in Lahn-Dill-Kreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Lahn-Dill-Kreis?
In 2023, Lahn-Dill-Kreis recorded an unemployment rate of 5.7%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 144th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 4.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Lahn-Dill-Kreis?
At 5.2% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Lahn-Dill-Kreis ranked 151st highest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). That is up from 4.1% 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 Lahn-Dill-Kreis?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Lahn-Dill-Kreis was 37.5% in 2023, 93rd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 37.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Lahn-Dill-Kreis?
At €3,792 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Lahn-Dill-Kreis ranked 115th highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). It was €3,487 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Lahn-Dill-Kreis?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Lahn-Dill-Kreis was 86.5% in 2023, 151st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. That is up from 81.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Lahn-Dill-Kreis?
At €29,300 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Lahn-Dill-Kreis ranked 192nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). That is up from €23,269 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Lahn-Dill-Kreis?
In 2023, Lahn-Dill-Kreis recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 20.2%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 173rd highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 21.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Lahn-Dill-Kreis?
In 2023, Lahn-Dill-Kreis recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -3.7, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 151st highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was -3.5.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Lahn-Dill-Kreis?
In 2023, Lahn-Dill-Kreis had 3.7 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 177th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 2.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Lahn-Dill-Kreis?
The largest part of the economy of Lahn-Dill-Kreis in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 34.0% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (21.8%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Lahn-Dill-Kreis?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 34.0% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Lahn-Dill-Kreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €7.4 billion in 2015 to €10.0 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 35% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Lahn-Dill-Kreis?
Of the 129,170 jobs located in Lahn-Dill-Kreis in 2023, 30% in public services, education, health and other services, 28% in industry and 0.5% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Lahn-Dill-Kreis?
The number of people working in Lahn-Dill-Kreis rose by 2.7% between 2015 and 2023, to 129,170.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Lahn-Dill-Kreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Lahn-Dill-Kreis ranks 145 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 142 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.7% |
| 143 | Peine | 5.7% |
| 144 | Steinburg | 5.7% |
| 145 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 5.7% |
| 146 | Havelland | 5.7% |
| 147 | Cuxhaven | 5.7% |
| 148 | Herford | 5.7% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Lahn-Dill-Kreis ranks 115 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 112 | Traunstein | €3,800 |
| 113 | Ostallgäu | €3,795 |
| 114 | Bochum, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,793 |
| 115 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | €3,792 |
| 116 | Zollernalbkreis | €3,791 |
| 117 | Ansbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,791 |
| 118 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,782 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Lahn-Dill-Kreis ranks 209 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 206 | Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,314 |
| 207 | Würzburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,311 |
| 208 | Borken | €29,308 |
| 209 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | €29,300 |
| 210 | Friesland (DE) | €29,296 |
| 211 | Südwestpfalz | €29,292 |
| 212 | Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,278 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Lahn-Dill-Kreis ranks 293 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 290 | Mayen-Koblenz | 63.4% |
| 291 | Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.3% |
| 292 | Kaiserslautern, Landkreis | 63.3% |
| 293 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 63.3% |
| 294 | Magdeburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.2% |
| 295 | Dithmarschen | 63.2% |
| 296 | Uelzen | 63.1% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Lahn-Dill-Kreis ranks 87 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 84 | Ansbach, Landkreis | 34.3% |
| 85 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | 34.3% |
| 86 | Hildburghausen | 34.2% |
| 87 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 34.0% |
| 88 | Esslingen | 34.0% |
| 89 | Emsland | 33.9% |
| 90 | Saarpfalz-Kreis | 33.8% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Lahn-Dill-Kreis ranks 216 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 213 | Hildesheim | 21.8% |
| 214 | Höxter | 21.8% |
| 215 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.8% |
| 216 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 21.8% |
| 217 | Verden | 21.8% |
| 218 | Schaumburg | 21.8% |
| 219 | Freyung-Grafenau | 21.7% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Lahn-Dill-Kreis ranks 268 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 265 | Landsberg am Lech | 20.3% |
| 266 | Segeberg | 20.2% |
| 267 | Waldshut | 20.2% |
| 268 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 20.2% |
| 269 | Oberbergischer Kreis | 20.2% |
| 270 | Oberallgäu | 20.1% |
| 271 | Kitzingen | 20.1% |
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