Economy, jobs and prices in Ahrweiler (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 30,000 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 78% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 331st highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Ahrweiler?
The local economy produced €4.3 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Ahrweiler?
About 54,740 people worked in Ahrweiler in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Ahrweiler?
In 2023, Ahrweiler recorded an unemployment rate of 3.7%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 105th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 3.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Ahrweiler?
In 2023, Ahrweiler recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 3.1%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 109th lowest of 400 districts. It was 3.0% 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 Ahrweiler?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Ahrweiler was 28.2% in 2023, 138th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. In 2019 the figure was 22.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Ahrweiler?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Ahrweiler was €3,485 in 2023, 150th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. That is up from €3,105 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Ahrweiler?
At 92.7% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Ahrweiler ranked 104th highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). That is up from 86.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Ahrweiler?
The purchasing power per resident in Ahrweiler was €29,900 in 2023, 159th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. That is up from €23,666 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Ahrweiler?
In 2023, Ahrweiler recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 24.9%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 20th highest of 400 districts. It was 27.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Ahrweiler?
In 2023, Ahrweiler recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -34.8, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 58th lowest of 400 districts. It was -40.0 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Ahrweiler?
In 2023, Ahrweiler had 4.8 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 122nd 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 Ahrweiler?
The largest part of the economy of Ahrweiler in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 25.3% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (23.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Ahrweiler?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 19.4% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Ahrweiler growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.7 billion in 2015 to €3.9 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 44% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Ahrweiler?
Of the 54,740 jobs located in Ahrweiler in 2023, 33% in public services, education, health and other services, 17% in industry and 2.3% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Ahrweiler?
The number of people working in Ahrweiler rose by 5.1% between 2015 and 2023, to 54,740.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Ahrweiler compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Ahrweiler ranks 296 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 293 | Coburg, Landkreis | 3.7% |
| 294 | Konstanz | 3.7% |
| 295 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | 3.7% |
| 296 | Ahrweiler | 3.7% |
| 297 | Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis | 3.7% |
| 298 | Mayen-Koblenz | 3.7% |
| 299 | Tirschenreuth | 3.6% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Ahrweiler ranks 251 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 248 | Schwerin, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,495 |
| 249 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | €3,491 |
| 250 | Heinsberg | €3,491 |
| 251 | Ahrweiler | €3,485 |
| 252 | Fulda | €3,481 |
| 253 | Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,480 |
| 254 | Aichach-Friedberg | €3,478 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Ahrweiler ranks 159 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 156 | Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,981 |
| 157 | Limburg-Weilburg | €29,973 |
| 158 | Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,922 |
| 159 | Ahrweiler | €29,900 |
| 160 | Main-Kinzig-Kreis | €29,898 |
| 161 | Krefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,892 |
| 162 | Kelheim | €29,890 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Ahrweiler ranks 278 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 275 | Vorpommern-Greifswald | 63.8% |
| 276 | Düsseldorf, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.8% |
| 277 | Stuttgart, Stadtkreis | 63.8% |
| 278 | Ahrweiler | 63.7% |
| 279 | Hameln-Pyrmont | 63.7% |
| 280 | Frankfurt am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.6% |
| 281 | Gera, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.6% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Ahrweiler ranks 291 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 288 | Kusel | 19.7% |
| 289 | Mecklenburgische Seenplatte | 19.7% |
| 290 | Nordsachsen | 19.5% |
| 291 | Ahrweiler | 19.4% |
| 292 | Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis | 19.3% |
| 293 | Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.2% |
| 294 | Region Hannover | 19.1% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Ahrweiler ranks 157 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 154 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | 23.3% |
| 155 | Bremen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 23.3% |
| 156 | Passau, Landkreis | 23.3% |
| 157 | Ahrweiler | 23.3% |
| 158 | Coburg, Landkreis | 23.3% |
| 159 | Landshut, Landkreis | 23.3% |
| 160 | Rostock, Kreisfreie Stadt | 23.2% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Ahrweiler ranks 150 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 147 | Lüchow-Dannenberg | 25.3% |
| 148 | Calw | 25.3% |
| 149 | Havelland | 25.3% |
| 150 | Ahrweiler | 25.3% |
| 151 | Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.3% |
| 152 | Meißen | 25.2% |
| 153 | Gotha | 25.2% |
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