Economy, jobs and prices in Vogelsbergkreis (Hesse, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 31,600 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 82% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 300th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Vogelsbergkreis?
The local economy produced €3.6 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Vogelsbergkreis?
About 46,690 people worked in Vogelsbergkreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Vogelsbergkreis?
At 4.4% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Vogelsbergkreis ranked 158th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). It was 3.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Vogelsbergkreis?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Vogelsbergkreis was 4.9% in 2023, 167th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. It was 3.7% 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 Vogelsbergkreis?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Vogelsbergkreis was 28.4% in 2023, 142nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. That is up from 26.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Vogelsbergkreis?
In 2023, Vogelsbergkreis recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,472, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 146th lowest of 400 districts. It was €3,110 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Vogelsbergkreis?
At 90.6% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Vogelsbergkreis ranked 143rd highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). It was 85.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Vogelsbergkreis?
At €28,586 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Vogelsbergkreis ranked 142nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €22,502.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Vogelsbergkreis?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Vogelsbergkreis was 23.5% in 2023, 52nd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. In 2019 the figure was 24.4%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Vogelsbergkreis?
In 2023, Vogelsbergkreis recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -27.2, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 92nd 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 Vogelsbergkreis?
In 2023, Vogelsbergkreis had 3.5 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 157th lowest of 400 districts. It was 2.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Vogelsbergkreis?
The largest part of the economy of Vogelsbergkreis in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 26.0% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (25.0%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Vogelsbergkreis?
Factories, mines and energy produced 26.0% of the value added in Vogelsbergkreis in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Vogelsbergkreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.4 billion in 2015 to €3.3 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 36% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Vogelsbergkreis?
Of the 46,690 jobs located in Vogelsbergkreis in 2023, 35% in public services, education, health and other services, 21% in industry and 3.2% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Vogelsbergkreis?
The number of people working in Vogelsbergkreis rose by 0.9% between 2015 and 2023, to 46,690.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Vogelsbergkreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Vogelsbergkreis ranks 243 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 245 | Diepholz | 4.4% |
| 246 | Höxter | 4.3% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Vogelsbergkreis ranks 255 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 252 | Fulda | €3,481 |
| 253 | Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,480 |
| 254 | Aichach-Friedberg | €3,478 |
| 255 | Vogelsbergkreis | €3,472 |
| 256 | Peine | €3,469 |
| 257 | Erding | €3,468 |
| 258 | Vulkaneifel | €3,466 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Vogelsbergkreis ranks 259 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 256 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | €28,632 |
| 257 | Rhön-Grabfeld | €28,628 |
| 258 | Osnabrück, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,588 |
| 259 | Vogelsbergkreis | €28,586 |
| 260 | Odenwaldkreis | €28,585 |
| 261 | Wesermarsch | €28,567 |
| 262 | Oder-Spree | €28,524 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Vogelsbergkreis ranks 101 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 98 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | 68.9% |
| 99 | Greiz | 68.9% |
| 100 | Olpe | 68.9% |
| 101 | Vogelsbergkreis | 68.9% |
| 102 | Miltenberg | 68.8% |
| 103 | Straubing, Kreisfreie Stadt | 68.8% |
| 104 | Cham | 68.8% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Vogelsbergkreis ranks 194 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 191 | Augsburg, Landkreis | 26.0% |
| 192 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | 26.0% |
| 193 | Unna | 26.0% |
| 194 | Vogelsbergkreis | 26.0% |
| 195 | Vogtlandkreis | 25.9% |
| 196 | Steinfurt | 25.8% |
| 197 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.8% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Vogelsbergkreis ranks 166 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 163 | Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald | 23.2% |
| 164 | Lörrach | 23.2% |
| 165 | Kleve | 23.1% |
| 166 | Vogelsbergkreis | 23.1% |
| 167 | Konstanz | 23.1% |
| 168 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | 23.1% |
| 169 | Stormarn | 23.1% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Vogelsbergkreis ranks 160 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 157 | Wittenberg | 25.2% |
| 158 | Offenbach am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.1% |
| 159 | Düren | 25.1% |
| 160 | Vogelsbergkreis | 25.0% |
| 161 | Potsdam-Mittelmark | 25.0% |
| 162 | Uckermark | 24.9% |
| 163 | Rotenburg (Wümme) | 24.9% |
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