Economy, jobs and prices in Steinfurt (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 36,700 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 96% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 209th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Steinfurt?
The local economy produced €18.5 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Steinfurt?
About 233,830 people worked in Steinfurt in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Steinfurt?
The unemployment rate in Steinfurt was 4.6% in 2023, 175th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. It was 4.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Steinfurt?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Steinfurt was 4.1% in 2023, 174th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. It was also 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 Steinfurt?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Steinfurt was 41.9% in 2023, 33rd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 33.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Steinfurt?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Steinfurt was €3,507 in 2023, 159th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. In 2019 the figure was €3,134.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Steinfurt?
At 87.0% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Steinfurt ranked 170th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). It was 83.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Steinfurt?
The purchasing power per resident in Steinfurt was €29,226 in 2023, 184th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. In 2019 the figure was €23,197.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Steinfurt?
In 2023, Steinfurt recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 22.4%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 94th highest of 400 districts. It was 23.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Steinfurt?
At -15.1 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Steinfurt ranked 175th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). In 2019 the figure was -15.3.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Steinfurt?
In 2023, Steinfurt had 4.8 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 116th highest of 400 districts. It was 6.5 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Steinfurt?
The largest part of the economy of Steinfurt in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 25.8% of gross value added, followed by trade, transport, hospitality and communications (22.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Steinfurt?
Factories, mines and energy produced 25.8% of the value added in Steinfurt in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Steinfurt growing?
Gross value added rose from €11.9 billion in 2015 to €16.9 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 41% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Steinfurt?
Of the 233,830 jobs located in Steinfurt in 2023, 31% in public services, education, health and other services, 20% in industry and 1.9% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Steinfurt?
The number of people working in Steinfurt rose by 8.2% between 2015 and 2023, to 233,830.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Steinfurt compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Steinfurt ranks 226 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 223 | Weimarer Land | 4.6% |
| 224 | Teltow-Fläming | 4.6% |
| 225 | Karlsruhe, Stadtkreis | 4.6% |
| 226 | Steinfurt | 4.6% |
| 227 | Gifhorn | 4.5% |
| 228 | Ammerland | 4.5% |
| 229 | Kusel | 4.5% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Steinfurt ranks 242 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 239 | Würzburg, Landkreis | €3,509 |
| 240 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | €3,509 |
| 241 | Coesfeld | €3,509 |
| 242 | Steinfurt | €3,507 |
| 243 | Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,502 |
| 244 | Merzig-Wadern | €3,502 |
| 245 | Berchtesgadener Land | €3,498 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Steinfurt ranks 217 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 214 | Osnabrück, Landkreis | €29,254 |
| 215 | Peine | €29,246 |
| 216 | Dingolfing-Landau | €29,238 |
| 217 | Steinfurt | €29,226 |
| 218 | Ansbach, Landkreis | €29,220 |
| 219 | Dithmarschen | €29,219 |
| 220 | Bottrop, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,217 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Steinfurt ranks 117 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 114 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | 68.5% |
| 115 | Kassel, Landkreis | 68.5% |
| 116 | Helmstedt | 68.5% |
| 117 | Steinfurt | 68.5% |
| 118 | Teltow-Fläming | 68.4% |
| 119 | Dahme-Spreewald | 68.4% |
| 120 | Hof, Landkreis | 68.4% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Steinfurt ranks 196 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 193 | Unna | 26.0% |
| 194 | Vogelsbergkreis | 26.0% |
| 195 | Vogtlandkreis | 25.9% |
| 196 | Steinfurt | 25.8% |
| 197 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.8% |
| 198 | Jerichower Land | 25.8% |
| 199 | Meißen | 25.7% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Steinfurt ranks 239 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 236 | Rhein-Erft-Kreis | 21.3% |
| 237 | Hof, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.3% |
| 238 | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis | 21.3% |
| 239 | Steinfurt | 21.3% |
| 240 | Rhein-Neckar-Kreis | 21.3% |
| 241 | Straubing, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.2% |
| 242 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | 21.2% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Steinfurt ranks 234 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 231 | Odenwaldkreis | 21.9% |
| 232 | Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.8% |
| 233 | Regen | 21.8% |
| 234 | Steinfurt | 21.8% |
| 235 | Fürstenfeldbruck | 21.6% |
| 236 | Weimarer Land | 21.6% |
| 237 | Warendorf | 21.5% |
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