Economy, jobs and prices in Coesfeld (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 32,600 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 85% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 280th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Coesfeld?
The local economy produced €8.3 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Coesfeld?
About 106,810 people worked in Coesfeld in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Coesfeld?
At 3.5% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Coesfeld ranked 89th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). In 2019 the figure was 2.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Coesfeld?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Coesfeld was 3.7% in 2023, 147th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. It was 2.7% 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 Coesfeld?
In 2023, Coesfeld recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 31.5%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 195th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 25.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Coesfeld?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Coesfeld was €3,509 in 2023, 160th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. In 2019 the figure was €3,150.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Coesfeld?
In 2023, Coesfeld recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 86.7%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 157th lowest of 400 districts. It was 83.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Coesfeld?
At €31,435 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Coesfeld ranked 62nd highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). It was €25,040 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Coesfeld?
At 23.9% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Coesfeld ranked 41st highest of 400 German districts (district median 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 Coesfeld?
In 2023, Coesfeld recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -26.0, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 96th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from -28.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Coesfeld?
At 4.2 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Coesfeld ranked 176th highest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). That is down from 4.5 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Coesfeld?
The largest part of the economy of Coesfeld in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 24.1% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (22.8%).
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Factories, mines and energy produced 22.7% of the value added in Coesfeld in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Coesfeld growing?
Gross value added rose from €5.1 billion in 2015 to €7.5 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 49% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Coesfeld?
Of the 106,810 jobs located in Coesfeld in 2023, 35% in public services, education, health and other services, 19% in industry and 3.3% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Coesfeld?
The number of people working in Coesfeld rose by 8.9% between 2015 and 2023, to 106,810.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Coesfeld compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Coesfeld ranks 312 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 309 | Karlsruhe, Landkreis | 3.5% |
| 310 | Schwabach, Kreisfreie Stadt | 3.5% |
| 311 | Rottal-Inn | 3.5% |
| 312 | Coesfeld | 3.5% |
| 313 | Kronach | 3.5% |
| 314 | Osterholz | 3.5% |
| 315 | Freudenstadt | 3.5% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Coesfeld ranks 241 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 238 | Hamm, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,509 |
| 239 | Würzburg, Landkreis | €3,509 |
| 240 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | €3,509 |
| 241 | Coesfeld | €3,509 |
| 242 | Steinfurt | €3,507 |
| 243 | Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,502 |
| 244 | Merzig-Wadern | €3,502 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Coesfeld ranks 62 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Potsdam-Mittelmark | €31,582 |
| 60 | Wetteraukreis | €31,502 |
| 61 | Karlsruhe, Landkreis | €31,438 |
| 62 | Coesfeld | €31,435 |
| 63 | Gifhorn | €31,425 |
| 64 | Freising | €31,411 |
| 65 | Heidelberg, Stadtkreis | €31,392 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Coesfeld ranks 165 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 162 | Reutlingen | 67.2% |
| 163 | Osterholz | 67.2% |
| 164 | Mecklenburgische Seenplatte | 67.1% |
| 165 | Coesfeld | 67.0% |
| 166 | Main-Taunus-Kreis | 67.0% |
| 167 | Germersheim | 66.9% |
| 168 | Oder-Spree | 66.9% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Coesfeld ranks 245 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 242 | Erlangen-Höchstadt | 22.9% |
| 243 | Wuppertal, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.8% |
| 244 | Südliche Weinstraße | 22.7% |
| 245 | Coesfeld | 22.7% |
| 246 | Hagen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.6% |
| 247 | Düren | 22.5% |
| 248 | Birkenfeld | 22.5% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Coesfeld ranks 176 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 173 | Städteregion Aachen | 22.9% |
| 174 | Kaufbeuren, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.9% |
| 175 | Birkenfeld | 22.8% |
| 176 | Coesfeld | 22.8% |
| 177 | Euskirchen | 22.8% |
| 178 | Cottbus, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.7% |
| 179 | Märkisch-Oderland | 22.7% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Coesfeld ranks 175 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 172 | Burgenlandkreis | 24.4% |
| 173 | Saarpfalz-Kreis | 24.2% |
| 174 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | 24.2% |
| 175 | Coesfeld | 24.1% |
| 176 | Unna | 24.1% |
| 177 | Heilbronn, Stadtkreis | 24.1% |
| 178 | St. Wendel | 24.1% |
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