Economy, jobs and prices in Rhein-Kreis Neuss (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 41,800 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 109% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 136th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Rhein-Kreis Neuss?
The local economy produced €21.4 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Rhein-Kreis Neuss?
About 217,750 people worked in Rhein-Kreis Neuss in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Rhein-Kreis Neuss?
In 2023, Rhein-Kreis Neuss recorded an unemployment rate of 5.6%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 151st highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 5.0%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Rhein-Kreis Neuss?
At 3.6% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Rhein-Kreis Neuss ranked 144th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). It was 3.7% 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 Rhein-Kreis Neuss?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Rhein-Kreis Neuss was 37.3% in 2023, 95th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 35.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Rhein-Kreis Neuss?
In 2023, Rhein-Kreis Neuss recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,924, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 73rd highest of 400 districts. It was €3,613 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Rhein-Kreis Neuss?
At 88.2% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Rhein-Kreis Neuss ranked 193rd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). That is up from 84.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Rhein-Kreis Neuss?
At €32,910 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Rhein-Kreis Neuss ranked 23rd highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €26,515.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Rhein-Kreis Neuss?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Rhein-Kreis Neuss was 20.1% in 2023, 180th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. It was 20.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Rhein-Kreis Neuss?
In 2023, Rhein-Kreis Neuss recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -14.4, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 181st lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was -17.9.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Rhein-Kreis Neuss?
In 2023, Rhein-Kreis Neuss had 5.9 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 50th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 5.3.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Rhein-Kreis Neuss?
The largest part of the economy of Rhein-Kreis Neuss in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 31.1% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (23.4%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Rhein-Kreis Neuss?
Factories, mines and energy produced 31.1% of the value added in Rhein-Kreis Neuss in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Rhein-Kreis Neuss growing?
Gross value added rose from €14.6 billion in 2015 to €19.6 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 35% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Rhein-Kreis Neuss?
Of the 217,750 jobs located in Rhein-Kreis Neuss in 2023, 31% in public services, education, health and other services, 16% in industry and 1.1% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Rhein-Kreis Neuss?
The number of people working in Rhein-Kreis Neuss rose by 8.6% between 2015 and 2023, to 217,750.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Rhein-Kreis Neuss compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Rhein-Kreis Neuss ranks 151 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 148 | Herford | 5.7% |
| 149 | Euskirchen | 5.6% |
| 150 | Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis | 5.6% |
| 151 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | 5.6% |
| 152 | Viersen | 5.6% |
| 153 | Jena, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.6% |
| 154 | Leipzig | 5.6% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Rhein-Kreis Neuss ranks 73 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Kassel, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,960 |
| 71 | Region Hannover | €3,944 |
| 72 | Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,938 |
| 73 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | €3,924 |
| 74 | Kiel, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,923 |
| 75 | Schwäbisch Hall | €3,923 |
| 76 | Lörrach | €3,917 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Rhein-Kreis Neuss ranks 23 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis | €33,032 |
| 21 | Böblingen | €33,025 |
| 22 | Erlangen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €32,962 |
| 23 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | €32,910 |
| 24 | Ludwigsburg | €32,907 |
| 25 | Stuttgart, Stadtkreis | €32,874 |
| 26 | Erding | €32,822 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Rhein-Kreis Neuss ranks 265 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 262 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 64.3% |
| 263 | Wittmund | 64.3% |
| 264 | Südliche Weinstraße | 64.3% |
| 265 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | 64.2% |
| 266 | Steinburg | 64.2% |
| 267 | Region Hannover | 64.2% |
| 268 | Baden-Baden, Stadtkreis | 64.2% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Rhein-Kreis Neuss ranks 119 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 116 | Pforzheim, Stadtkreis | 31.2% |
| 117 | Schmalkalden-Meiningen | 31.2% |
| 118 | Eichsfeld | 31.1% |
| 119 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | 31.1% |
| 120 | Waldshut | 31.0% |
| 121 | Osnabrück, Landkreis | 30.9% |
| 122 | Kitzingen | 30.9% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Rhein-Kreis Neuss ranks 149 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 146 | Oberallgäu | 23.5% |
| 147 | Oberhavel | 23.5% |
| 148 | Neu-Ulm | 23.5% |
| 149 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | 23.4% |
| 150 | Wolfenbüttel | 23.4% |
| 151 | Leer | 23.4% |
| 152 | Bamberg, Landkreis | 23.4% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Rhein-Kreis Neuss ranks 320 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 317 | Erlangen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 17.9% |
| 318 | Westerwaldkreis | 17.9% |
| 319 | Osnabrück, Landkreis | 17.9% |
| 320 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | 17.8% |
| 321 | Ansbach, Landkreis | 17.8% |
| 322 | Bayreuth, Landkreis | 17.8% |
| 323 | Cham | 17.8% |
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