Economy, jobs and prices in Borken (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 42,100 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 110% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 132nd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Borken?
The local economy produced €17.9 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Borken?
About 218,800 people worked in Borken in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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The unemployment rate in Borken was 4.2% in 2023, 147th 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 Borken?
In 2023, Borken recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 3.8%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 151st lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 2.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Borken?
At 37.6% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Borken ranked 91st highest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). That is up from 34.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Borken?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Borken was €3,604 in 2023, 200th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. In 2019 the figure was €3,255.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Borken?
At 81.1% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Borken ranked 37th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). 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 Borken?
In 2023, Borken recorded a purchasing power per resident of €29,308, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 193rd lowest of 400 districts. It was €23,226 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Borken?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Borken was 23.7% in 2023, 47th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. It was 25.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Borken?
At -1.9 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Borken ranked 134th highest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is up from -2.6 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Borken?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Borken was 6.0 in 2023, 43rd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. In 2019 the figure was 6.1.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Borken?
The largest part of the economy of Borken in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 30.3% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (19.9%).
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Factories, mines and energy produced 30.3% of the value added in Borken in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
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Gross value added rose from €11.6 billion in 2015 to €16.3 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 41% before inflation.
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Of the 218,800 jobs located in Borken in 2023, 28% in public services, education, health and other services, 24% in industry and 2.3% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Borken?
The number of people working in Borken rose by 8.2% between 2015 and 2023, to 218,800.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Borken compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Borken ranks 254 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 251 | Wetteraukreis | 4.2% |
| 252 | Plön | 4.2% |
| 253 | Südliche Weinstraße | 4.2% |
| 254 | Borken | 4.2% |
| 255 | Eichsfeld | 4.2% |
| 256 | Cloppenburg | 4.2% |
| 257 | Vulkaneifel | 4.2% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Borken ranks 200 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 197 | Rosenheim, Landkreis | €3,609 |
| 198 | Dachau | €3,609 |
| 199 | Neunkirchen | €3,605 |
| 200 | Borken | €3,604 |
| 201 | Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,604 |
| 202 | Segeberg | €3,602 |
| 203 | Rhön-Grabfeld | €3,598 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Borken ranks 208 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 205 | Unna | €29,325 |
| 206 | Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,314 |
| 207 | Würzburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,311 |
| 208 | Borken | €29,308 |
| 209 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | €29,300 |
| 210 | Friesland (DE) | €29,296 |
| 211 | Südwestpfalz | €29,292 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Borken ranks 194 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 191 | Cottbus, Kreisfreie Stadt | 66.3% |
| 192 | Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen | 66.3% |
| 193 | Oberhavel | 66.3% |
| 194 | Borken | 66.3% |
| 195 | Donnersbergkreis | 66.3% |
| 196 | Peine | 66.3% |
| 197 | Soest | 66.3% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Borken ranks 132 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 129 | Prignitz | 30.7% |
| 130 | Bautzen | 30.6% |
| 131 | Mannheim, Stadtkreis | 30.4% |
| 132 | Borken | 30.3% |
| 133 | Ortenaukreis | 30.3% |
| 134 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | 30.0% |
| 135 | Lörrach | 29.9% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Borken ranks 285 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 282 | Groß-Gerau | 20.1% |
| 283 | Mayen-Koblenz | 20.0% |
| 284 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | 19.9% |
| 285 | Borken | 19.9% |
| 286 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | 19.9% |
| 287 | Suhl, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.9% |
| 288 | Saarlouis | 19.8% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Borken ranks 325 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 322 | Bayreuth, Landkreis | 17.8% |
| 323 | Cham | 17.8% |
| 324 | Darmstadt-Dieburg | 17.8% |
| 325 | Borken | 17.8% |
| 326 | Börde | 17.7% |
| 327 | Traunstein | 17.6% |
| 328 | Aichach-Friedberg | 17.6% |
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