Economy, jobs and prices in Waldeck-Frankenberg (Hesse, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 42,400 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 110% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 127th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Waldeck-Frankenberg?
The local economy produced €7.4 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Waldeck-Frankenberg?
About 87,590 people worked in Waldeck-Frankenberg in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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The unemployment rate in Waldeck-Frankenberg was 4.1% in 2023, 134th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 3.4%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Waldeck-Frankenberg?
In 2023, Waldeck-Frankenberg recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 4.0%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 163rd lowest of 400 districts. It was 3.5% 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 Waldeck-Frankenberg?
At 23.8% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Waldeck-Frankenberg ranked 66th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). It was 24.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Waldeck-Frankenberg?
At €3,655 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Waldeck-Frankenberg ranked 169th highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). In 2019 the figure was €3,272.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Waldeck-Frankenberg?
In 2023, Waldeck-Frankenberg recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 85.0%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 112th lowest of 400 districts. It was 78.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Waldeck-Frankenberg?
The purchasing power per resident in Waldeck-Frankenberg was €28,386 in 2023, 127th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. It was €22,370 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Waldeck-Frankenberg?
In 2023, Waldeck-Frankenberg recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 19.6%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 199th lowest of 400 districts. It was 19.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Waldeck-Frankenberg?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Waldeck-Frankenberg was -0.9 in 2023, 125th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. It was -1.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Waldeck-Frankenberg?
At 2.9 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Waldeck-Frankenberg ranked 96th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). In 2019 the figure was 5.1.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Waldeck-Frankenberg?
The largest part of the economy of Waldeck-Frankenberg in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 30.8% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (24.8%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Waldeck-Frankenberg?
Factories, mines and energy produced 30.8% of the value added in Waldeck-Frankenberg in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Waldeck-Frankenberg growing?
Gross value added rose from €4.9 billion in 2015 to €6.7 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 38% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Waldeck-Frankenberg?
Of the 87,590 jobs located in Waldeck-Frankenberg in 2023, 36% in public services, education, health and other services, 25% in industry and 2.2% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Waldeck-Frankenberg?
The number of people working in Waldeck-Frankenberg rose by 4.4% between 2015 and 2023, to 87,590.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Waldeck-Frankenberg compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Waldeck-Frankenberg ranks 267 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 264 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.1% |
| 265 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | 4.1% |
| 266 | Erlangen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.1% |
| 267 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 4.1% |
| 268 | Rhein-Neckar-Kreis | 4.1% |
| 269 | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis | 4.0% |
| 270 | St. Wendel | 4.0% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Waldeck-Frankenberg ranks 169 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 166 | Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald | €3,663 |
| 167 | Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis | €3,657 |
| 168 | Hochsauerlandkreis | €3,657 |
| 169 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | €3,655 |
| 170 | Waldshut | €3,654 |
| 171 | Soest | €3,654 |
| 172 | Miesbach | €3,653 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Waldeck-Frankenberg ranks 274 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 271 | Amberg-Sulzbach | €28,428 |
| 272 | Kronach | €28,417 |
| 273 | Frankenthal (Pfalz), Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,407 |
| 274 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | €28,386 |
| 275 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | €28,381 |
| 276 | Suhl, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,361 |
| 277 | Bremen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,361 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Waldeck-Frankenberg ranks 105 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 102 | Miltenberg | 68.8% |
| 103 | Straubing, Kreisfreie Stadt | 68.8% |
| 104 | Cham | 68.8% |
| 105 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 68.7% |
| 106 | Ortenaukreis | 68.7% |
| 107 | Spree-Neiße | 68.7% |
| 108 | Gotha | 68.7% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Waldeck-Frankenberg ranks 125 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 122 | Kitzingen | 30.9% |
| 123 | Odenwaldkreis | 30.9% |
| 124 | Rhein-Erft-Kreis | 30.8% |
| 125 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 30.8% |
| 126 | Siegen-Wittgenstein | 30.7% |
| 127 | Rems-Murr-Kreis | 30.7% |
| 128 | Gotha | 30.7% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Waldeck-Frankenberg ranks 289 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 286 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | 19.9% |
| 287 | Suhl, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.9% |
| 288 | Saarlouis | 19.8% |
| 289 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 19.8% |
| 290 | Westerwaldkreis | 19.8% |
| 291 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | 19.7% |
| 292 | Zollernalbkreis | 19.7% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Waldeck-Frankenberg ranks 165 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 162 | Uckermark | 24.9% |
| 163 | Rotenburg (Wümme) | 24.9% |
| 164 | Bad Dürkheim | 24.8% |
| 165 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 24.8% |
| 166 | Konstanz | 24.8% |
| 167 | Limburg-Weilburg | 24.6% |
| 168 | Lichtenfels | 24.5% |
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