Economy, jobs and prices in Marburg-Biedenkopf (Hesse, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 43,800 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 114% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 114th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Marburg-Biedenkopf?
The local economy produced €11.9 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Marburg-Biedenkopf?
About 132,440 people worked in Marburg-Biedenkopf in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Marburg-Biedenkopf?
The unemployment rate in Marburg-Biedenkopf was 4.5% in 2023, 171st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 3.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Marburg-Biedenkopf?
In 2023, Marburg-Biedenkopf recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 3.9%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 160th 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 Marburg-Biedenkopf?
At 34.6% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Marburg-Biedenkopf ranked 148th highest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). In 2019 the figure was 28.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Marburg-Biedenkopf?
In 2023, Marburg-Biedenkopf recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,852, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 100th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €3,526.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Marburg-Biedenkopf?
In 2023, Marburg-Biedenkopf recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 89.9%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 159th highest of 400 districts. It was 83.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Marburg-Biedenkopf?
In 2023, Marburg-Biedenkopf recorded a purchasing power per resident of €27,956, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 94th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €22,184 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Marburg-Biedenkopf?
At 20.4% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Marburg-Biedenkopf ranked 166th highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). It was 21.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Marburg-Biedenkopf?
In 2023, Marburg-Biedenkopf recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -1.8, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 132nd highest of 400 districts. That is up from -2.8 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Marburg-Biedenkopf?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Marburg-Biedenkopf was 2.4 in 2023, 55th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. That is down from 3.0 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Marburg-Biedenkopf?
The largest part of the economy of Marburg-Biedenkopf in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 38.2% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (25.7%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Marburg-Biedenkopf?
Factories, mines and energy produced 38.2% of the value added in Marburg-Biedenkopf in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Marburg-Biedenkopf growing?
Gross value added rose from €7.6 billion in 2015 to €10.9 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 43% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Marburg-Biedenkopf?
Of the 132,440 jobs located in Marburg-Biedenkopf in 2023, 40% in public services, education, health and other services, 24% in industry and 0.9% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Marburg-Biedenkopf?
The number of people working in Marburg-Biedenkopf rose by 5.5% between 2015 and 2023, to 132,440.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Marburg-Biedenkopf compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Marburg-Biedenkopf ranks 230 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 227 | Gifhorn | 4.5% |
| 228 | Ammerland | 4.5% |
| 229 | Kusel | 4.5% |
| 230 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | 4.5% |
| 231 | Schmalkalden-Meiningen | 4.5% |
| 232 | Potsdam-Mittelmark | 4.5% |
| 233 | Harburg | 4.5% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Marburg-Biedenkopf ranks 100 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 97 | Würzburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,859 |
| 98 | Dortmund, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,858 |
| 99 | Ravensburg | €3,854 |
| 100 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | €3,852 |
| 101 | Wuppertal, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,851 |
| 102 | Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,850 |
| 103 | Pfaffenhofen a. d. Ilm | €3,843 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Marburg-Biedenkopf ranks 307 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 304 | Zwickau | €27,998 |
| 305 | Haßberge | €27,981 |
| 306 | Teltow-Fläming | €27,976 |
| 307 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | €27,956 |
| 308 | Jerichower Land | €27,939 |
| 309 | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,915 |
| 310 | Börde | €27,915 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Marburg-Biedenkopf ranks 332 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 329 | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt | 61.6% |
| 330 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | 61.6% |
| 331 | Emden, Kreisfreie Stadt | 61.6% |
| 332 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | 61.5% |
| 333 | Jena, Kreisfreie Stadt | 61.4% |
| 334 | Würzburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 61.4% |
| 335 | Birkenfeld | 61.3% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Marburg-Biedenkopf ranks 56 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Lindau (Bodensee) | 38.5% |
| 54 | Ilm-Kreis | 38.4% |
| 55 | Zwickau | 38.3% |
| 56 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | 38.2% |
| 57 | Ostallgäu | 37.8% |
| 58 | Uckermark | 37.7% |
| 59 | Zollernalbkreis | 37.7% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Marburg-Biedenkopf ranks 242 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 239 | Steinfurt | 21.3% |
| 240 | Rhein-Neckar-Kreis | 21.3% |
| 241 | Straubing, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.2% |
| 242 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | 21.2% |
| 243 | Heilbronn, Landkreis | 21.2% |
| 244 | Deggendorf | 21.1% |
| 245 | Mühldorf a. Inn | 21.1% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Marburg-Biedenkopf ranks 137 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 134 | Bautzen | 26.0% |
| 135 | Northeim | 25.9% |
| 136 | Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis | 25.7% |
| 137 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | 25.7% |
| 138 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | 25.6% |
| 139 | Heinsberg | 25.6% |
| 140 | Mittelsachsen | 25.5% |
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