Economy, jobs and prices in Euskirchen (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 30,100 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 78% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 328th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Euskirchen?
The local economy produced €6.8 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Euskirchen?
About 85,330 people worked in Euskirchen in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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In 2023, Euskirchen recorded an unemployment rate of 5.6%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 149th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 4.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Euskirchen?
In 2023, Euskirchen recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 4.4%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 195th lowest of 400 districts. It was 4.0% 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 Euskirchen?
In 2023, Euskirchen recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 35.8%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 127th highest of 400 districts. It was 36.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Euskirchen?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Euskirchen was €3,558 in 2023, 184th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. In 2019 the figure was €3,219.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Euskirchen?
At 90.2% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Euskirchen ranked 150th highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). That is up from 86.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Euskirchen?
At €29,719 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Euskirchen ranked 180th highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). It was €23,555 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Euskirchen?
At 22.4% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Euskirchen ranked 91st highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). It was 23.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Euskirchen?
In 2023, Euskirchen recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -29.5, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 82nd lowest of 400 districts. That is down from -27.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Euskirchen?
In 2023, Euskirchen had 5.8 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 55th highest of 400 districts. That is up from 5.1 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Euskirchen?
The largest part of the economy of Euskirchen in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 28.5% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (22.8%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Euskirchen?
Factories, mines and energy produced 19.9% of the value added in Euskirchen in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Euskirchen growing?
Gross value added rose from €4.4 billion in 2015 to €6.2 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 41% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Euskirchen?
Of the 85,330 jobs located in Euskirchen in 2023, 38% in public services, education, health and other services, 16% in industry and 1.7% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Euskirchen?
The number of people working in Euskirchen rose by 5.3% between 2015 and 2023, to 85,330.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Euskirchen compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Euskirchen ranks 149 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 146 | Havelland | 5.7% |
| 147 | Cuxhaven | 5.7% |
| 148 | Herford | 5.7% |
| 149 | Euskirchen | 5.6% |
| 150 | Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis | 5.6% |
| 151 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | 5.6% |
| 152 | Viersen | 5.6% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Euskirchen ranks 217 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 214 | Mayen-Koblenz | €3,561 |
| 215 | Wolfenbüttel | €3,559 |
| 216 | Pirmasens, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,559 |
| 217 | Euskirchen | €3,558 |
| 218 | Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen | €3,557 |
| 219 | Herford | €3,551 |
| 220 | Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,550 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Euskirchen ranks 180 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 177 | Main-Spessart | €29,749 |
| 178 | Ortenaukreis | €29,742 |
| 179 | Amberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,726 |
| 180 | Euskirchen | €29,719 |
| 181 | Minden-Lübbecke | €29,715 |
| 182 | Recklinghausen | €29,673 |
| 183 | Nürnberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,662 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Euskirchen ranks 347 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 344 | Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt | 60.7% |
| 345 | Hamm, Kreisfreie Stadt | 60.6% |
| 346 | Recklinghausen | 60.5% |
| 347 | Euskirchen | 60.4% |
| 348 | Münster, Kreisfreie Stadt | 60.4% |
| 349 | Tübingen, Landkreis | 60.3% |
| 350 | Weimar, Kreisfreie Stadt | 60.3% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Euskirchen ranks 285 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 282 | Schaumburg | 20.0% |
| 283 | Fürth, Landkreis | 20.0% |
| 284 | Mettmann | 20.0% |
| 285 | Euskirchen | 19.9% |
| 286 | Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.9% |
| 287 | Neumünster, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.9% |
| 288 | Kusel | 19.7% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Euskirchen ranks 177 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 180 | Reutlingen | 22.7% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Euskirchen ranks 100 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 97 | Helmstedt | 28.8% |
| 98 | Mansfeld-Südharz | 28.7% |
| 99 | Osterholz | 28.6% |
| 100 | Euskirchen | 28.5% |
| 101 | Städteregion Aachen | 28.5% |
| 102 | Goslar | 28.4% |
| 103 | Dortmund, Kreisfreie Stadt | 28.4% |
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