Economy, jobs and prices in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis (Hesse, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 26,300 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 68% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 372nd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis?
The local economy produced €5.5 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis?
About 67,440 people worked in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis?
At 4.8% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis ranked 186th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). In 2019 the figure was 3.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis?
In 2023, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 4.2%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 182nd lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 3.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis?
At 40.2% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis ranked 55th highest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). That is up from 37.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis?
At €3,701 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis ranked 148th highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). In 2019 the figure was €3,322.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis?
At 93.5% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis ranked 87th highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). In 2019 the figure was 91.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis?
At €33,032 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis ranked 20th highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). It was €26,415 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis?
In 2023, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 25.9%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 7th highest of 400 districts. That is down from 26.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis was -56.8 in 2023, 20th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. In 2019 the figure was -57.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis was 3.1 in 2023, 121st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. It was 4.6 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis?
The largest part of the economy of Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis in 2023 was finance, property and business services, at 28.5% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (23.7%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 18.9% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.9 billion in 2015 to €5.0 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 28% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis?
Of the 67,440 jobs located in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis in 2023, 34% in public services, education, health and other services, 15% in industry and 2.4% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis?
The number of people working in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis rose by 4.5% between 2015 and 2023, to 67,440.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis ranks 215 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 212 | Odenwaldkreis | 4.8% |
| 213 | Amberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.8% |
| 214 | Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.8% |
| 215 | Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis | 4.8% |
| 216 | Heidelberg, Stadtkreis | 4.8% |
| 217 | Limburg-Weilburg | 4.7% |
| 218 | Friesland (DE) | 4.7% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis ranks 148 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 145 | Gütersloh | €3,705 |
| 146 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | €3,704 |
| 147 | Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis | €3,703 |
| 148 | Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis | €3,701 |
| 149 | Hagen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,697 |
| 150 | Göttingen | €3,690 |
| 151 | Dresden, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,689 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis ranks 20 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen | €33,598 |
| 18 | Harburg | €33,582 |
| 19 | Landsberg am Lech | €33,206 |
| 20 | Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis | €33,032 |
| 21 | Böblingen | €33,025 |
| 22 | Erlangen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €32,962 |
| 23 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | €32,910 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis ranks 284 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 281 | Gera, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.6% |
| 282 | Paderborn | 63.6% |
| 283 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.5% |
| 284 | Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis | 63.5% |
| 285 | Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis | 63.5% |
| 286 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | 63.5% |
| 287 | Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.4% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis ranks 299 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 296 | Miesbach | 19.1% |
| 297 | Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.0% |
| 298 | Wetteraukreis | 19.0% |
| 299 | Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis | 18.9% |
| 300 | Straubing, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.8% |
| 301 | Chemnitz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.8% |
| 302 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.8% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis ranks 41 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Südwestpfalz | 29.0% |
| 39 | Plön | 28.8% |
| 40 | Darmstadt-Dieburg | 28.6% |
| 41 | Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis | 28.5% |
| 42 | Miltenberg | 28.5% |
| 43 | Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis | 28.5% |
| 44 | Fürth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 28.4% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis ranks 189 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 186 | Pforzheim, Stadtkreis | 23.8% |
| 187 | Südliche Weinstraße | 23.8% |
| 188 | Fulda | 23.7% |
| 189 | Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis | 23.7% |
| 190 | Donnersbergkreis | 23.6% |
| 191 | Gifhorn | 23.6% |
| 192 | Minden-Lübbecke | 23.6% |
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