Economy, jobs and prices in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis (Hesse, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 35,200 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 92% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 233rd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Schwalm-Eder-Kreis?
The local economy produced €7.1 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis?
About 81,480 people worked in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis?
The unemployment rate in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis was 4.4% in 2023, 161st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. It was 3.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis was 5.2% in 2023, 147th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. In 2019 the figure was 3.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis?
In 2023, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 23.0%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 53rd lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 21.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis?
In 2023, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,491, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 152nd lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €3,178.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis?
In 2023, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 94.6%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 71st highest of 400 districts. That is up from 89.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis?
At €28,459 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis ranked 134th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). It was €22,509 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis?
At 20.8% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis ranked 151st highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). That is down from 21.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Schwalm-Eder-Kreis?
In 2023, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -25.8, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 99th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from -28.8 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis?
At 3.1 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis ranked 112th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). In 2019 the figure was 3.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis?
The largest part of the economy of Schwalm-Eder-Kreis in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 26.2% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (24.7%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Schwalm-Eder-Kreis?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 26.2% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Schwalm-Eder-Kreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €4.8 billion in 2015 to €6.5 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 37% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis?
Of the 81,480 jobs located in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis in 2023, 34% in public services, education, health and other services, 19% in industry and 2.1% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis?
The number of people working in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis rose by 5.6% between 2015 and 2023, to 81,480.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Schwalm-Eder-Kreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Schwalm-Eder-Kreis ranks 241 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 238 | Rosenheim, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.4% |
| 239 | Merzig-Wadern | 4.4% |
| 240 | Hochsauerlandkreis | 4.4% |
| 241 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | 4.4% |
| 242 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.4% |
| 243 | Vogelsbergkreis | 4.4% |
| 244 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | 4.4% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Schwalm-Eder-Kreis ranks 249 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 246 | Bottrop, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,496 |
| 247 | Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,495 |
| 248 | Schwerin, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,495 |
| 249 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | €3,491 |
| 250 | Heinsberg | €3,491 |
| 251 | Ahrweiler | €3,485 |
| 252 | Fulda | €3,481 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Schwalm-Eder-Kreis ranks 267 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 264 | Dessau-Roßlau, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,506 |
| 265 | Leipzig | €28,503 |
| 266 | Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,482 |
| 267 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | €28,459 |
| 268 | Schwandorf | €28,456 |
| 269 | Heidekreis | €28,450 |
| 270 | Kusel | €28,428 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Schwalm-Eder-Kreis ranks 200 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 197 | Soest | 66.3% |
| 198 | Märkisch-Oderland | 66.2% |
| 199 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | 66.2% |
| 200 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | 66.1% |
| 201 | Nordhausen | 66.1% |
| 202 | Lindau (Bodensee) | 66.1% |
| 203 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | 66.1% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Schwalm-Eder-Kreis ranks 188 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 185 | Bayreuth, Landkreis | 26.3% |
| 186 | Krefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | 26.3% |
| 187 | Regensburg, Landkreis | 26.3% |
| 188 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | 26.2% |
| 189 | Ludwigslust-Parchim | 26.2% |
| 190 | Paderborn | 26.1% |
| 191 | Augsburg, Landkreis | 26.0% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Schwalm-Eder-Kreis ranks 113 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 110 | Bielefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.8% |
| 111 | Oberhausen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.8% |
| 112 | Friesland (DE) | 24.7% |
| 113 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | 24.7% |
| 114 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | 24.7% |
| 115 | Hameln-Pyrmont | 24.6% |
| 116 | Landshut, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.6% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Schwalm-Eder-Kreis ranks 222 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 219 | Neumünster, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.3% |
| 220 | Ulm, Stadtkreis | 22.2% |
| 221 | Wetteraukreis | 22.2% |
| 222 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | 22.1% |
| 223 | Freyung-Grafenau | 22.1% |
| 224 | Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen | 22.1% |
| 225 | Worms, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.1% |
More on Schwalm-Eder-Kreis: overview · health · education and schools · poverty and living standards · government budget · Hesse · Germany
Sources
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset nama_10r_3gdp: GDP per person, PPS (NUTS 3), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 3bf0fc662f56…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset nama_10r_3gdp: GDP, million euros (NUTS 3), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 096e15e5fdb3…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset nama_10r_3empers: Employment, thousand people (NUTS 3), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 664e4e3a6dc0…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset nama_10r_3empers: Employment (thousand persons) by NUTS 3 region and industry, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 222a97c302d3…)
- Eurostat: Eurostat dataset nama_10r_3gva: Gross value added at basic prices by NUTS 3 region and industry, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 c656e8563bdf…)
- Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung: INKAR – Indikatoren und Karten zur Raum- und Stadtentwicklung: 43 district (Kreise) indicators, 2012-2024 (table service extract), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c743f54caf6…)
Each saved copy is the file exactly as downloaded, kept so the figures can be checked even if the source changes. Report an error.