Economy, jobs and prices in Märkischer Kreis (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 37,400 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 97% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 201st highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Märkischer Kreis?
The local economy produced €17.2 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Märkischer Kreis?
About 211,540 people worked in Märkischer Kreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Märkischer Kreis?
At 7.0% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Märkischer Kreis ranked 79th highest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). It was 6.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Märkischer Kreis?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Märkischer Kreis was 5.2% in 2023, 145th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. It was 5.3% 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 Märkischer Kreis?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Märkischer Kreis was 41.4% in 2023, 37th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. That is up from 37.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Märkischer Kreis?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Märkischer Kreis was €3,735 in 2023, 134th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. It was €3,483 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Märkischer Kreis?
At 85.1% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Märkischer Kreis ranked 115th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). In 2019 the figure was 80.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Märkischer Kreis?
At €30,366 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Märkischer Kreis ranked 132nd highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €24,243.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Märkischer Kreis?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Märkischer Kreis was 19.1% in 2023, 179th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. It was 19.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Märkischer Kreis?
At -2.9 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Märkischer Kreis ranked 143rd highest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). In 2019 the figure was -0.6.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Märkischer Kreis?
In 2023, Märkischer Kreis had 5.8 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 56th highest of 400 districts. That is down from 6.0 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Märkischer Kreis?
The largest part of the economy of Märkischer Kreis in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 44.1% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (19.5%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Märkischer Kreis?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 44.1% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Märkischer Kreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €13.1 billion in 2015 to €15.7 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 20% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Märkischer Kreis?
Of the 211,540 jobs located in Märkischer Kreis in 2023, 28% in public services, education, health and other services, 37% in industry and 0.6% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Märkischer Kreis?
The number of people working in Märkischer Kreis fell by 1.5% between 2015 and 2023, to 211,540.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Märkischer Kreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Märkischer Kreis ranks 80 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | Goslar | 7.1% |
| 78 | Düren | 7.1% |
| 79 | Holzminden | 7.0% |
| 80 | Märkischer Kreis | 7.0% |
| 81 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | 7.0% |
| 82 | Düsseldorf, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.0% |
| 83 | Hameln-Pyrmont | 7.0% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Märkischer Kreis ranks 134 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 131 | Eichstätt | €3,748 |
| 132 | Neuburg-Schrobenhausen | €3,744 |
| 133 | Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,735 |
| 134 | Märkischer Kreis | €3,735 |
| 135 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | €3,734 |
| 136 | Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,729 |
| 137 | Calw | €3,729 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Märkischer Kreis ranks 132 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 129 | Aschaffenburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €30,394 |
| 130 | Würzburg, Landkreis | €30,392 |
| 131 | Mühldorf a. Inn | €30,385 |
| 132 | Märkischer Kreis | €30,366 |
| 133 | Neu-Ulm | €30,357 |
| 134 | Oberallgäu | €30,348 |
| 135 | Diepholz | €30,344 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Märkischer Kreis ranks 255 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 252 | Halle (Saale), Kreisfreie Stadt | 64.8% |
| 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% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Märkischer Kreis ranks 23 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Main-Spessart | 46.8% |
| 21 | Ostalbkreis | 45.0% |
| 22 | Holzminden | 44.7% |
| 23 | Märkischer Kreis | 44.1% |
| 24 | Donau-Ries | 43.2% |
| 25 | Forchheim | 42.6% |
| 26 | Saalekreis | 42.3% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Märkischer Kreis ranks 298 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 295 | Ostallgäu | 19.5% |
| 296 | Worms, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.4% |
| 297 | Main-Tauber-Kreis | 19.4% |
| 298 | Märkischer Kreis | 19.3% |
| 299 | Lüchow-Dannenberg | 19.3% |
| 300 | Celle | 19.3% |
| 301 | Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.2% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Märkischer Kreis ranks 288 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 285 | Holzminden | 19.6% |
| 286 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | 19.5% |
| 287 | Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald | 19.5% |
| 288 | Märkischer Kreis | 19.5% |
| 289 | Roth | 19.5% |
| 290 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | 19.4% |
| 291 | Grafschaft Bentheim | 19.3% |
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