Economy, jobs and prices in Hildesheim (Lower Saxony, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 32,500 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 85% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 284th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Hildesheim?
The local economy produced €9.8 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
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About 129,650 people worked in Hildesheim in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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At 6.9% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Hildesheim ranked 87th highest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). That is up from 5.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Hildesheim?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Hildesheim was 5.4% in 2023, 136th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. That is up from 5.0% 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 Hildesheim?
At 42.5% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Hildesheim ranked 29th highest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). In 2019 the figure was 39.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Hildesheim?
In 2023, Hildesheim recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,564, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 189th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €3,209 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Hildesheim?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Hildesheim was 89.7% in 2023, 169th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. It was 85.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Hildesheim?
In 2023, Hildesheim recorded a purchasing power per resident of €29,203, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 179th lowest of 400 districts. It was €23,429 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Hildesheim?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Hildesheim was 19.6% in 2023, 200th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. In 2019 the figure was 20.4%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Hildesheim?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Hildesheim was -14.9 in 2023, 176th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. In 2019 the figure was -13.8.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Hildesheim?
At 6.2 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Hildesheim ranked 39th highest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). In 2019 the figure was 2.8.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Hildesheim?
The largest part of the economy of Hildesheim in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 29.8% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (23.8%).
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Factories, mines and energy produced 23.8% of the value added in Hildesheim in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
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Gross value added rose from €6.6 billion in 2015 to €8.9 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 35% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Hildesheim?
Of the 129,650 jobs located in Hildesheim in 2023, 40% in public services, education, health and other services, 19% in industry and 0.8% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Hildesheim?
The number of people working in Hildesheim rose by 4.9% between 2015 and 2023, to 129,650.
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Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Hildesheim ranks 87 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 84 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | 6.9% |
| 85 | Nordwestmecklenburg | 6.9% |
| 86 | Altmarkkreis Salzwedel | 6.9% |
| 87 | Hildesheim | 6.9% |
| 88 | Bonn, Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.8% |
| 89 | Wesel | 6.8% |
| 90 | Wittenberg | 6.8% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Hildesheim ranks 212 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 209 | Haßberge | €3,583 |
| 210 | Worms, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,579 |
| 211 | Bergstraße | €3,570 |
| 212 | Hildesheim | €3,564 |
| 213 | Oberallgäu | €3,562 |
| 214 | Mayen-Koblenz | €3,561 |
| 215 | Wolfenbüttel | €3,559 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Hildesheim ranks 222 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 219 | Dithmarschen | €29,219 |
| 220 | Bottrop, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,217 |
| 221 | Kulmbach | €29,211 |
| 222 | Hildesheim | €29,203 |
| 223 | Steinburg | €29,202 |
| 224 | Bamberg, Landkreis | €29,176 |
| 225 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,151 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Hildesheim ranks 256 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 253 | Westerwaldkreis | 64.7% |
| 254 | Ostholstein | 64.6% |
| 255 | Märkischer Kreis | 64.6% |
| 256 | Hildesheim | 64.5% |
| 257 | Cochem-Zell | 64.5% |
| 258 | Hof, Kreisfreie Stadt | 64.5% |
| 259 | Augsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 64.5% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Hildesheim ranks 226 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 223 | Oberhavel | 24.2% |
| 224 | Steinburg | 24.0% |
| 225 | Göttingen | 24.0% |
| 226 | Hildesheim | 23.8% |
| 227 | Merzig-Wadern | 23.6% |
| 228 | Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen | 23.5% |
| 229 | Stormarn | 23.4% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Hildesheim ranks 213 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 210 | Stade | 21.9% |
| 211 | Vorpommern-Greifswald | 21.8% |
| 212 | Delmenhorst, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.8% |
| 213 | Hildesheim | 21.8% |
| 214 | Höxter | 21.8% |
| 215 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.8% |
| 216 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 21.8% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Hildesheim ranks 86 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | Uelzen | 29.9% |
| 84 | Saale-Orla-Kreis | 29.9% |
| 85 | Märkisch-Oderland | 29.8% |
| 86 | Hildesheim | 29.8% |
| 87 | Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 29.7% |
| 88 | Augsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 29.7% |
| 89 | Wiesbaden, Kreisfreie Stadt | 29.5% |
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