Economy, jobs and prices in Main-Kinzig-Kreis (Hesse, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 35,900 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 93% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 217th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Main-Kinzig-Kreis?
The local economy produced €16.8 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Main-Kinzig-Kreis?
About 189,910 people worked in Main-Kinzig-Kreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Main-Kinzig-Kreis?
At 5.2% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Main-Kinzig-Kreis ranked 191st highest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). In 2019 the figure was 4.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Main-Kinzig-Kreis?
At 5.9% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Main-Kinzig-Kreis ranked 103rd highest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). That is up from 4.6% 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 Main-Kinzig-Kreis?
At 37.0% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Main-Kinzig-Kreis ranked 98th highest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). In 2019 the figure was 31.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Main-Kinzig-Kreis?
At €3,716 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Main-Kinzig-Kreis ranked 142nd highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). That is up from €3,314 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Main-Kinzig-Kreis?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Main-Kinzig-Kreis was 92.9% in 2023, 102nd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. In 2019 the figure was 89.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Main-Kinzig-Kreis?
In 2023, Main-Kinzig-Kreis recorded a purchasing power per resident of €29,898, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 160th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €23,910.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Main-Kinzig-Kreis?
In 2023, Main-Kinzig-Kreis recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 21.1%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 139th highest of 400 districts. That is down from 21.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Main-Kinzig-Kreis?
In 2023, Main-Kinzig-Kreis recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -23.8, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 108th lowest of 400 districts. That is down from -21.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Main-Kinzig-Kreis?
In 2023, Main-Kinzig-Kreis had 4.2 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 178th highest of 400 districts. It was 3.5 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Main-Kinzig-Kreis?
The largest part of the economy of Main-Kinzig-Kreis in 2023 was finance, property and business services, at 27.3% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (23.1%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Main-Kinzig-Kreis?
Factories, mines and energy produced 23.1% of the value added in Main-Kinzig-Kreis in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Main-Kinzig-Kreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €11.2 billion in 2015 to €15.4 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 37% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Main-Kinzig-Kreis?
Of the 189,910 jobs located in Main-Kinzig-Kreis in 2023, 29% in public services, education, health and other services, 18% in industry and 0.8% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Main-Kinzig-Kreis?
The number of people working in Main-Kinzig-Kreis rose by 7.6% between 2015 and 2023, to 189,910.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Main-Kinzig-Kreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Main-Kinzig-Kreis ranks 191 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 188 | Lippe | 5.2% |
| 189 | Landshut, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.2% |
| 190 | Werra-Meißner-Kreis | 5.2% |
| 191 | Main-Kinzig-Kreis | 5.2% |
| 192 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | 5.2% |
| 193 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.2% |
| 194 | Freiburg im Breisgau, Stadtkreis | 5.2% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Main-Kinzig-Kreis ranks 142 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 139 | Rhein-Erft-Kreis | €3,725 |
| 140 | Ebersberg | €3,722 |
| 141 | Olpe | €3,717 |
| 142 | Main-Kinzig-Kreis | €3,716 |
| 143 | Forchheim | €3,709 |
| 144 | Lippe | €3,706 |
| 145 | Gütersloh | €3,705 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Main-Kinzig-Kreis ranks 160 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 157 | Limburg-Weilburg | €29,973 |
| 158 | Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,922 |
| 159 | Ahrweiler | €29,900 |
| 160 | Main-Kinzig-Kreis | €29,898 |
| 161 | Krefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,892 |
| 162 | Kelheim | €29,890 |
| 163 | Westerwaldkreis | €29,876 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Main-Kinzig-Kreis ranks 212 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 209 | Neustadt a. d. Waldnaab | 65.9% |
| 210 | Odenwaldkreis | 65.9% |
| 211 | Offenbach, Landkreis | 65.9% |
| 212 | Main-Kinzig-Kreis | 65.9% |
| 213 | Harburg | 65.8% |
| 214 | Potsdam-Mittelmark | 65.8% |
| 215 | Stendal | 65.8% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Main-Kinzig-Kreis ranks 236 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 233 | Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 23.2% |
| 234 | Aichach-Friedberg | 23.1% |
| 235 | Tübingen, Landkreis | 23.1% |
| 236 | Main-Kinzig-Kreis | 23.1% |
| 237 | Neunkirchen | 23.0% |
| 238 | Verden | 23.0% |
| 239 | Wesel | 23.0% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Main-Kinzig-Kreis ranks 63 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Rosenheim, Kreisfreie Stadt | 27.5% |
| 61 | Wuppertal, Kreisfreie Stadt | 27.4% |
| 62 | Herzogtum Lauenburg | 27.3% |
| 63 | Main-Kinzig-Kreis | 27.3% |
| 64 | Regensburg, Landkreis | 27.3% |
| 65 | Harburg | 27.3% |
| 66 | Schweinfurt, Landkreis | 27.3% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Main-Kinzig-Kreis ranks 293 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 290 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | 19.4% |
| 291 | Grafschaft Bentheim | 19.3% |
| 292 | Saarlouis | 19.2% |
| 293 | Main-Kinzig-Kreis | 19.2% |
| 294 | Mühldorf a. Inn | 19.2% |
| 295 | Schweinfurt, Landkreis | 19.2% |
| 296 | Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.1% |
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