Economy, jobs and prices in Bernkastel-Wittlich (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 35,600 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 93% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 226th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Bernkastel-Wittlich?
The local economy produced €4.5 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Bernkastel-Wittlich?
About 58,100 people worked in Bernkastel-Wittlich in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Bernkastel-Wittlich?
At 3.8% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Bernkastel-Wittlich ranked 117th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). In 2019 the figure was 3.0%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Bernkastel-Wittlich?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Bernkastel-Wittlich was 3.2% in 2023, 120th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. In 2019 the figure was 2.6%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Bernkastel-Wittlich?
At 23.9% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Bernkastel-Wittlich ranked 67th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). It was 22.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Bernkastel-Wittlich?
In 2023, Bernkastel-Wittlich recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,401, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 123rd lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €3,061.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Bernkastel-Wittlich?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Bernkastel-Wittlich was 86.2% in 2023, 141st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. It was 83.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Bernkastel-Wittlich?
The purchasing power per resident in Bernkastel-Wittlich was €28,632 in 2023, 145th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. It was €22,751 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Bernkastel-Wittlich?
At 22.0% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Bernkastel-Wittlich ranked 107th highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). In 2019 the figure was 22.4%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Bernkastel-Wittlich?
In 2023, Bernkastel-Wittlich recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -7.0, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 171st highest of 400 districts. It was -6.9 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Bernkastel-Wittlich?
In 2023, Bernkastel-Wittlich had 3.0 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 102nd lowest of 400 districts. It was 3.1 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Bernkastel-Wittlich?
The largest part of the economy of Bernkastel-Wittlich in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 33.4% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (20.7%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Bernkastel-Wittlich?
Factories, mines and energy produced 33.4% of the value added in Bernkastel-Wittlich in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Bernkastel-Wittlich growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.0 billion in 2015 to €4.1 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 36% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Bernkastel-Wittlich?
Of the 58,100 jobs located in Bernkastel-Wittlich in 2023, 29% in public services, education, health and other services, 25% in industry and 4.0% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Bernkastel-Wittlich?
The number of people working in Bernkastel-Wittlich rose by 2.2% between 2015 and 2023, to 58,100.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Bernkastel-Wittlich compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Bernkastel-Wittlich ranks 284 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 281 | Stormarn | 3.8% |
| 282 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | 3.8% |
| 283 | Rems-Murr-Kreis | 3.8% |
| 284 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | 3.8% |
| 285 | Dahme-Spreewald | 3.8% |
| 286 | Rotenburg (Wümme) | 3.8% |
| 287 | Rastatt | 3.8% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Bernkastel-Wittlich ranks 278 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 275 | Dithmarschen | €3,414 |
| 276 | Nienburg (Weser) | €3,405 |
| 277 | Bad Dürkheim | €3,405 |
| 278 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | €3,401 |
| 279 | Bayreuth, Landkreis | €3,400 |
| 280 | Magdeburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,399 |
| 281 | Rotenburg (Wümme) | €3,398 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Bernkastel-Wittlich ranks 256 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 253 | Saarlouis | €28,700 |
| 254 | Weiden i. d. Opf, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,694 |
| 255 | Bochum, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,640 |
| 256 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | €28,632 |
| 257 | Rhön-Grabfeld | €28,628 |
| 258 | Osnabrück, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,588 |
| 259 | Vogelsbergkreis | €28,586 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Bernkastel-Wittlich ranks 240 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 237 | Aschaffenburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 65.2% |
| 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% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Bernkastel-Wittlich ranks 95 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 92 | Hof, Landkreis | 33.6% |
| 93 | Börde | 33.5% |
| 94 | Cloppenburg | 33.5% |
| 95 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | 33.4% |
| 96 | Vechta | 33.3% |
| 97 | Kulmbach | 32.9% |
| 98 | Herford | 32.8% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Bernkastel-Wittlich ranks 291 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 288 | Saarlouis | 19.8% |
| 289 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 19.8% |
| 290 | Westerwaldkreis | 19.8% |
| 291 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | 19.7% |
| 292 | Zollernalbkreis | 19.7% |
| 293 | Cham | 19.7% |
| 294 | Rotenburg (Wümme) | 19.7% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Bernkastel-Wittlich ranks 255 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 252 | Main-Tauber-Kreis | 20.8% |
| 253 | Neustadt a. d. Aisch-Bad Windsheim | 20.8% |
| 254 | Deggendorf | 20.7% |
| 255 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | 20.7% |
| 256 | Baden-Baden, Stadtkreis | 20.6% |
| 257 | Verden | 20.6% |
| 258 | Lörrach | 20.6% |
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