Economy, jobs and prices in Minden-Lübbecke (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 41,300 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 108% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 143rd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Minden-Lübbecke?
The local economy produced €14.9 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Minden-Lübbecke?
About 174,650 people worked in Minden-Lübbecke in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Minden-Lübbecke?
In 2023, Minden-Lübbecke recorded an unemployment rate of 5.8%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 130th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 4.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Minden-Lübbecke?
At 6.6% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Minden-Lübbecke ranked 82nd highest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). In 2019 the figure was 4.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Minden-Lübbecke?
At 38.2% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Minden-Lübbecke ranked 85th highest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). In 2019 the figure was 33.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Minden-Lübbecke?
In 2023, Minden-Lübbecke recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,622, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 189th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €3,295.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Minden-Lübbecke?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Minden-Lübbecke was 89.9% in 2023, 162nd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. That is up from 86.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Minden-Lübbecke?
In 2023, Minden-Lübbecke recorded a purchasing power per resident of €29,715, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 181st highest of 400 districts. That is up from €23,894 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Minden-Lübbecke?
In 2023, Minden-Lübbecke recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 17.3%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 135th lowest of 400 districts. It was 18.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Minden-Lübbecke?
At +2.3 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Minden-Lübbecke ranked 113th highest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is down from +2.5 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Minden-Lübbecke?
In 2023, Minden-Lübbecke had 4.7 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 131st highest of 400 districts. It was 5.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Minden-Lübbecke?
The largest part of the economy of Minden-Lübbecke in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 28.2% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (23.7%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Minden-Lübbecke?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 28.2% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Minden-Lübbecke growing?
Gross value added rose from €10.5 billion in 2015 to €13.6 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 30% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Minden-Lübbecke?
Of the 174,650 jobs located in Minden-Lübbecke in 2023, 34% in public services, education, health and other services, 24% in industry and 1.2% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Minden-Lübbecke?
The number of people working in Minden-Lübbecke rose by 4.7% between 2015 and 2023, to 174,650.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Minden-Lübbecke compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Minden-Lübbecke ranks 130 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 127 | Nürnberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.9% |
| 128 | Frankfurt am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.9% |
| 129 | Weimar, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.9% |
| 130 | Minden-Lübbecke | 5.8% |
| 131 | Landkreis Rostock | 5.8% |
| 132 | Lüneburg, Landkreis | 5.8% |
| 133 | Dithmarschen | 5.8% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Minden-Lübbecke ranks 189 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 186 | Kelheim | €3,626 |
| 187 | Bad Kreuznach | €3,624 |
| 188 | Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,624 |
| 189 | Minden-Lübbecke | €3,622 |
| 190 | Neuwied | €3,618 |
| 191 | Stade | €3,616 |
| 192 | Paderborn | €3,614 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Minden-Lübbecke ranks 181 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 184 | Pforzheim, Stadtkreis | €29,657 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Minden-Lübbecke ranks 241 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 238 | Nienburg (Weser) | 65.2% |
| 239 | Ulm, Stadtkreis | 65.2% |
| 240 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | 65.2% |
| 241 | Minden-Lübbecke | 65.1% |
| 242 | Prignitz | 65.1% |
| 243 | Schaumburg | 65.0% |
| 244 | Landkreis Rostock | 65.0% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Minden-Lübbecke ranks 160 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 157 | Erzgebirgskreis | 28.3% |
| 158 | Altenburger Land | 28.2% |
| 159 | Nordwestmecklenburg | 28.2% |
| 160 | Minden-Lübbecke | 28.2% |
| 161 | Vulkaneifel | 28.1% |
| 162 | Mittelsachsen | 28.1% |
| 163 | Günzburg | 28.1% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Minden-Lübbecke ranks 138 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 135 | Enzkreis | 24.1% |
| 136 | Neumünster, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.1% |
| 137 | Nordfriesland | 23.9% |
| 138 | Minden-Lübbecke | 23.7% |
| 139 | Gießen, Landkreis | 23.7% |
| 140 | Halle (Saale), Kreisfreie Stadt | 23.7% |
| 141 | Bad Kissingen | 23.7% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Minden-Lübbecke ranks 192 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 189 | Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis | 23.7% |
| 190 | Donnersbergkreis | 23.6% |
| 191 | Gifhorn | 23.6% |
| 192 | Minden-Lübbecke | 23.6% |
| 193 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | 23.6% |
| 194 | Ilm-Kreis | 23.6% |
| 195 | Günzburg | 23.6% |
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