Economy, jobs and prices in Städteregion Aachen (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 40,000 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 104% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 158th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Städteregion Aachen?
The local economy produced €26.1 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Städteregion Aachen?
About 308,710 people worked in Städteregion Aachen in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Städteregion Aachen?
The unemployment rate in Städteregion Aachen was 7.4% in 2023, 65th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 6.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Städteregion Aachen?
In 2023, Städteregion Aachen recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 4.9%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 169th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 4.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Städteregion Aachen?
In 2023, Städteregion Aachen recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 38.5%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 79th highest of 400 districts. It was 38.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Städteregion Aachen?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Städteregion Aachen was €3,889 in 2023, 87th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. That is up from €3,549 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Städteregion Aachen?
In 2023, Städteregion Aachen recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 88.9%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 186th highest of 400 districts. It was 85.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Städteregion Aachen?
The purchasing power per resident in Städteregion Aachen was €28,985 in 2023, 165th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. That is up from €23,166 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Städteregion Aachen?
In 2023, Städteregion Aachen recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 20.6%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 158th highest of 400 districts. That is down from 21.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Städteregion Aachen?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Städteregion Aachen was +3.5 in 2023, 108th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. It was +5.8 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Städteregion Aachen?
At 5.3 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Städteregion Aachen ranked 80th highest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). It was 6.9 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Städteregion Aachen?
The largest part of the economy of Städteregion Aachen in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 28.5% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (24.5%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Städteregion Aachen?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 24.5% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Städteregion Aachen growing?
Gross value added rose from €17.4 billion in 2015 to €23.8 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 37% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Städteregion Aachen?
Of the 308,710 jobs located in Städteregion Aachen in 2023, 39% in public services, education, health and other services, 14% in industry and 0.3% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Städteregion Aachen?
The number of people working in Städteregion Aachen rose by 5.0% between 2015 and 2023, to 308,710.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Städteregion Aachen compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Städteregion Aachen ranks 65 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Region Hannover | 7.5% |
| 63 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | 7.4% |
| 64 | Hamburg | 7.4% |
| 65 | Städteregion Aachen | 7.4% |
| 66 | Neunkirchen | 7.4% |
| 67 | Rostock, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.3% |
| 68 | Frankenthal (Pfalz), Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.3% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Städteregion Aachen ranks 87 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 84 | Siegen-Wittgenstein | €3,894 |
| 85 | Saarpfalz-Kreis | €3,893 |
| 86 | Amberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,891 |
| 87 | Städteregion Aachen | €3,889 |
| 88 | Bielefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,885 |
| 89 | Rosenheim, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,885 |
| 90 | Aschaffenburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,884 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Städteregion Aachen ranks 236 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 233 | Donnersbergkreis | €29,018 |
| 234 | Northeim | €29,009 |
| 235 | Augsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,004 |
| 236 | Städteregion Aachen | €28,985 |
| 237 | Bad Kissingen | €28,980 |
| 238 | Miltenberg | €28,966 |
| 239 | Rottal-Inn | €28,933 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Städteregion Aachen ranks 388 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 385 | Wilhelmshaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | 57.4% |
| 386 | Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | 57.2% |
| 387 | Kiel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 56.8% |
| 388 | Städteregion Aachen | 56.6% |
| 389 | Duisburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 56.2% |
| 390 | Freiburg im Breisgau, Stadtkreis | 55.7% |
| 391 | Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 54.6% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Städteregion Aachen ranks 218 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 215 | Brandenburg an der Havel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.8% |
| 216 | Rosenheim, Landkreis | 24.7% |
| 217 | Bamberg, Landkreis | 24.6% |
| 218 | Städteregion Aachen | 24.5% |
| 219 | Mülheim an der Ruhr, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.4% |
| 220 | Bad Kreuznach | 24.4% |
| 221 | Eichstätt | 24.4% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Städteregion Aachen ranks 173 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 170 | Wesel | 22.9% |
| 171 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | 22.9% |
| 172 | Wittmund | 22.9% |
| 173 | Städteregion Aachen | 22.9% |
| 174 | Kaufbeuren, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.9% |
| 175 | Birkenfeld | 22.8% |
| 176 | Coesfeld | 22.8% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Städteregion Aachen ranks 101 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 104 | Stendal | 28.4% |
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