Economy, jobs and prices in Diepholz (Lower Saxony, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 35,000 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 91% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 238th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Diepholz?
The local economy produced €8.6 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Diepholz?
About 105,280 people worked in Diepholz in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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In 2023, Diepholz recorded an unemployment rate of 4.4%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 157th lowest of 400 districts. 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 Diepholz?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Diepholz was 4.1% in 2023, 174th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. In 2019 the figure was 4.3%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Diepholz?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Diepholz was 30.5% in 2023, 177th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. That is up from 29.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Diepholz?
In 2023, Diepholz recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,327, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 87th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €2,991 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Diepholz?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Diepholz was 87.3% in 2023, 173rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. That is up from 84.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Diepholz?
The purchasing power per resident in Diepholz was €30,344 in 2023, 135th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. In 2019 the figure was €24,205.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Diepholz?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Diepholz was 24.3% in 2023, 27th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. In 2019 the figure was 24.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Diepholz?
In 2023, Diepholz recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -25.7, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 100th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was -25.1.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Diepholz?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Diepholz was 3.9 in 2023, 196th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. It was 4.0 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Diepholz?
The largest part of the economy of Diepholz in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 25.3% of gross value added, followed by trade, transport, hospitality and communications (23.4%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Diepholz?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 25.3% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Diepholz growing?
Gross value added rose from €5.4 billion in 2015 to €7.9 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 46% before inflation.
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Of the 105,280 jobs located in Diepholz in 2023, 28% in public services, education, health and other services, 18% in industry and 4.7% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Diepholz?
The number of people working in Diepholz rose by 6.4% between 2015 and 2023, to 105,280.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Diepholz compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Diepholz ranks 245 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 242 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.4% |
| 243 | Vogelsbergkreis | 4.4% |
| 244 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | 4.4% |
| 245 | Diepholz | 4.4% |
| 246 | Höxter | 4.3% |
| 247 | Hochtaunuskreis | 4.3% |
| 248 | Bergstraße | 4.3% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Diepholz ranks 314 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 311 | Ansbach, Landkreis | €3,336 |
| 312 | Alzey-Worms | €3,332 |
| 313 | Cuxhaven | €3,329 |
| 314 | Diepholz | €3,327 |
| 315 | Vechta | €3,325 |
| 316 | Bamberg, Landkreis | €3,316 |
| 317 | Dessau-Roßlau, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,313 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Diepholz ranks 135 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 132 | Märkischer Kreis | €30,366 |
| 133 | Neu-Ulm | €30,357 |
| 134 | Oberallgäu | €30,348 |
| 135 | Diepholz | €30,344 |
| 136 | Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Kreisfreie Stadt | €30,341 |
| 137 | Helmstedt | €30,322 |
| 138 | Soest | €30,318 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Diepholz ranks 112 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 109 | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis | 68.6% |
| 110 | Northeim | 68.6% |
| 111 | Elbe-Elster | 68.6% |
| 112 | Diepholz | 68.6% |
| 113 | Mainz-Bingen | 68.5% |
| 114 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | 68.5% |
| 115 | Kassel, Landkreis | 68.5% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Diepholz ranks 206 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 203 | Goslar | 25.5% |
| 204 | Stade | 25.5% |
| 205 | Landshut, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.5% |
| 206 | Diepholz | 25.3% |
| 207 | Peine | 25.2% |
| 208 | Schwabach, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.0% |
| 209 | Nordhausen | 24.9% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Diepholz ranks 275 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 272 | Freising | 20.3% |
| 273 | Siegen-Wittgenstein | 20.3% |
| 274 | Frankenthal (Pfalz), Kreisfreie Stadt | 20.3% |
| 275 | Diepholz | 20.2% |
| 276 | Werra-Meißner-Kreis | 20.1% |
| 277 | Grafschaft Bentheim | 20.1% |
| 278 | Nordwestmecklenburg | 20.1% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Diepholz ranks 304 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | Bamberg, Landkreis | 18.7% |
| 302 | Haßberge | 18.7% |
| 303 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | 18.6% |
| 304 | Diepholz | 18.5% |
| 305 | Hamburg | 18.4% |
| 306 | Rhein-Erft-Kreis | 18.4% |
| 307 | Stormarn | 18.3% |
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