Economy, jobs and prices in Cochem-Zell (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 35,900 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 93% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 219th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Cochem-Zell?
The local economy produced €2.5 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Cochem-Zell?
About 31,590 people worked in Cochem-Zell in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Cochem-Zell?
In 2023, Cochem-Zell recorded an unemployment rate of 4.0%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 126th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 3.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Cochem-Zell?
In 2023, Cochem-Zell recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 3.6%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 142nd lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 2.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Cochem-Zell?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Cochem-Zell was 25.2% in 2023, 91st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 22.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Cochem-Zell?
In 2023, Cochem-Zell recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,345, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 95th lowest of 400 districts. It was €3,003 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Cochem-Zell?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Cochem-Zell was 85.5% in 2023, 123rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. That is up from 81.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Cochem-Zell?
In 2023, Cochem-Zell recorded a purchasing power per resident of €28,922, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 161st lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €22,618.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Cochem-Zell?
At 25.7% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Cochem-Zell ranked 9th highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). In 2019 the figure was 28.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Cochem-Zell?
At -19.5 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Cochem-Zell ranked 135th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is up from -21.0 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Cochem-Zell?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Cochem-Zell was 2.8 in 2023, 84th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. That is down from 3.3 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Cochem-Zell?
The largest part of the economy of Cochem-Zell in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 32.4% of gross value added, followed by trade, transport, hospitality and communications (22.0%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Cochem-Zell?
Factories, mines and energy produced 15.1% of the value added in Cochem-Zell in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Cochem-Zell growing?
Gross value added rose from €1.6 billion in 2015 to €2.3 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 46% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Cochem-Zell?
Of the 31,590 jobs located in Cochem-Zell in 2023, 41% in public services, education, health and other services, 10% in industry and 3.5% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Cochem-Zell?
The number of people working in Cochem-Zell rose by 1.5% between 2015 and 2023, to 31,590.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Cochem-Zell compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Cochem-Zell ranks 275 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 272 | Tuttlingen | 4.0% |
| 273 | Alzey-Worms | 4.0% |
| 274 | Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis | 4.0% |
| 275 | Cochem-Zell | 4.0% |
| 276 | Waldshut | 4.0% |
| 277 | Ulm, Stadtkreis | 4.0% |
| 278 | Verden | 3.9% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Cochem-Zell ranks 306 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 303 | Rottal-Inn | €3,361 |
| 304 | Verden | €3,360 |
| 305 | Erfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,356 |
| 306 | Cochem-Zell | €3,345 |
| 307 | Ammerland | €3,345 |
| 308 | Osterholz | €3,344 |
| 309 | Werra-Meißner-Kreis | €3,340 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Cochem-Zell ranks 240 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 237 | Bad Kissingen | €28,980 |
| 238 | Miltenberg | €28,966 |
| 239 | Rottal-Inn | €28,933 |
| 240 | Cochem-Zell | €28,922 |
| 241 | Vechta | €28,922 |
| 242 | Hameln-Pyrmont | €28,883 |
| 243 | Bielefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,878 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Cochem-Zell ranks 257 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 254 | Ostholstein | 64.6% |
| 255 | Märkischer Kreis | 64.6% |
| 256 | Hildesheim | 64.5% |
| 257 | Cochem-Zell | 64.5% |
| 258 | Hof, Kreisfreie Stadt | 64.5% |
| 259 | Augsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 64.5% |
| 260 | Goslar | 64.4% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Cochem-Zell ranks 348 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 345 | Lüneburg, Landkreis | 15.6% |
| 346 | Märkisch-Oderland | 15.5% |
| 347 | Ostholstein | 15.2% |
| 348 | Cochem-Zell | 15.1% |
| 349 | Kaiserslautern, Landkreis | 15.1% |
| 350 | Freiburg im Breisgau, Stadtkreis | 15.0% |
| 351 | Kiel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 15.0% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Cochem-Zell ranks 316 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 313 | Main-Spessart | 18.8% |
| 314 | Donau-Ries | 18.8% |
| 315 | Traunstein | 18.8% |
| 316 | Cochem-Zell | 18.7% |
| 317 | Cloppenburg | 18.7% |
| 318 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | 18.7% |
| 319 | Altötting | 18.7% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Cochem-Zell ranks 51 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Gießen, Landkreis | 32.6% |
| 49 | Kyffhäuserkreis | 32.5% |
| 50 | Nordhausen | 32.4% |
| 51 | Cochem-Zell | 32.4% |
| 52 | Bielefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | 32.3% |
| 53 | Rostock, Kreisfreie Stadt | 32.2% |
| 54 | Göttingen | 32.2% |
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