Economy, jobs and prices in Heinsberg (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 28,500 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 74% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 357th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Heinsberg?
The local economy produced €8.4 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
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About 111,420 people worked in Heinsberg in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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In 2023, Heinsberg recorded an unemployment rate of 5.4%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 171st highest of 400 districts. That is up from 5.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Heinsberg?
In 2023, Heinsberg recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 4.8%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 182nd highest of 400 districts. That is up from 4.1% 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 Heinsberg?
At 30.8% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Heinsberg ranked 182nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). It was 29.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Heinsberg?
At €3,491 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Heinsberg ranked 151st lowest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). That is up from €3,094 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Heinsberg?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Heinsberg was 88.6% in 2023, 194th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. It was 86.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Heinsberg?
At €28,829 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Heinsberg ranked 153rd lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €22,858.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Heinsberg?
In 2023, Heinsberg recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 23.2%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 65th highest of 400 districts. It was 24.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Heinsberg?
In 2023, Heinsberg recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -28.2, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 88th lowest of 400 districts. It was also -28.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Heinsberg?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Heinsberg was 4.5 in 2023, 150th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. That is down from 8.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Heinsberg?
The largest part of the economy of Heinsberg in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 25.6% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (25.2%).
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Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 20.3% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
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Gross value added rose from €5.3 billion in 2015 to €7.6 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 43% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Heinsberg?
Of the 111,420 jobs located in Heinsberg in 2023, 35% in public services, education, health and other services, 17% in industry and 1.9% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Heinsberg?
The number of people working in Heinsberg rose by 8.0% between 2015 and 2023, to 111,420.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Heinsberg compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Heinsberg ranks 171 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 168 | Braunschweig, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.4% |
| 169 | Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.4% |
| 170 | Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.4% |
| 171 | Heinsberg | 5.4% |
| 172 | Warendorf | 5.4% |
| 173 | Paderborn | 5.4% |
| 174 | Greiz | 5.4% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Heinsberg ranks 250 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 247 | Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,495 |
| 248 | Schwerin, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,495 |
| 249 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | €3,491 |
| 250 | Heinsberg | €3,491 |
| 251 | Ahrweiler | €3,485 |
| 252 | Fulda | €3,481 |
| 253 | Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,480 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Heinsberg ranks 248 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 245 | Groß-Gerau | €28,859 |
| 246 | Märkisch-Oderland | €28,856 |
| 247 | Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,849 |
| 248 | Heinsberg | €28,829 |
| 249 | Uelzen | €28,822 |
| 250 | Göttingen | €28,815 |
| 251 | Fulda | €28,805 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Heinsberg ranks 353 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 350 | Weimar, Kreisfreie Stadt | 60.3% |
| 351 | Schleswig-Flensburg | 60.3% |
| 352 | Bochum, Kreisfreie Stadt | 60.2% |
| 353 | Heinsberg | 60.2% |
| 354 | Göttingen | 60.1% |
| 355 | Gießen, Landkreis | 60.1% |
| 356 | Karlsruhe, Stadtkreis | 60.1% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Heinsberg ranks 276 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 273 | Wilhelmshaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | 20.5% |
| 274 | Ammerland | 20.4% |
| 275 | Schleswig-Flensburg | 20.3% |
| 276 | Heinsberg | 20.3% |
| 277 | Recklinghausen | 20.2% |
| 278 | Kaiserslautern, Kreisfreie Stadt | 20.2% |
| 279 | Helmstedt | 20.2% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Heinsberg ranks 104 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | Augsburg, Landkreis | 25.2% |
| 102 | Bergstraße | 25.2% |
| 103 | Augsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.2% |
| 104 | Heinsberg | 25.2% |
| 105 | Recklinghausen | 25.2% |
| 106 | Duisburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.1% |
| 107 | Südliche Weinstraße | 24.9% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Heinsberg ranks 139 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 136 | Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis | 25.7% |
| 137 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | 25.7% |
| 138 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | 25.6% |
| 139 | Heinsberg | 25.6% |
| 140 | Mittelsachsen | 25.5% |
| 141 | Eichsfeld | 25.5% |
| 142 | Bad Kreuznach | 25.5% |
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