Economy, jobs and prices in Donnersbergkreis (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 29,500 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 77% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 339th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Donnersbergkreis?
The local economy produced €2.5 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Donnersbergkreis?
About 30,270 people worked in Donnersbergkreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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In 2023, Donnersbergkreis recorded an unemployment rate of 5.3%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 177th highest of 400 districts. It was 4.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Donnersbergkreis?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Donnersbergkreis was 4.9% in 2023, 168th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. It was also 4.9% 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 Donnersbergkreis?
In 2023, Donnersbergkreis recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 36.6%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 111th highest of 400 districts. It was 28.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Donnersbergkreis?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Donnersbergkreis was €3,769 in 2023, 123rd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. It was €3,589 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Donnersbergkreis?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Donnersbergkreis was 86.4% in 2023, 146th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. It was 80.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Donnersbergkreis?
In 2023, Donnersbergkreis recorded a purchasing power per resident of €29,018, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 168th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €22,911 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Donnersbergkreis?
At 21.8% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Donnersbergkreis ranked 115th highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). That is up from 21.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Donnersbergkreis?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Donnersbergkreis was -40.3 in 2023, 46th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. It was -36.6 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Donnersbergkreis?
In 2023, Donnersbergkreis had 4.6 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 144th highest of 400 districts. That is up from 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 Donnersbergkreis?
The largest part of the economy of Donnersbergkreis in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 34.4% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (23.6%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Donnersbergkreis?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 34.4% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Donnersbergkreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €1.9 billion in 2015 to €2.3 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 19% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Donnersbergkreis?
Of the 30,270 jobs located in Donnersbergkreis in 2023, 37% in public services, education, health and other services, 24% in industry and 2.3% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Donnersbergkreis?
The number of people working in Donnersbergkreis fell by 1.2% between 2015 and 2023, to 30,270.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Donnersbergkreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Donnersbergkreis ranks 177 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 174 | Greiz | 5.4% |
| 175 | Zwickau | 5.4% |
| 176 | Uelzen | 5.3% |
| 177 | Donnersbergkreis | 5.3% |
| 178 | Wolfenbüttel | 5.3% |
| 179 | Oberbergischer Kreis | 5.3% |
| 180 | Wartburgkreis | 5.3% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Donnersbergkreis ranks 123 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 120 | Gießen, Landkreis | €3,774 |
| 121 | Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,774 |
| 122 | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis | €3,770 |
| 123 | Donnersbergkreis | €3,769 |
| 124 | Oberbergischer Kreis | €3,764 |
| 125 | Düren | €3,758 |
| 126 | Fürstenfeldbruck | €3,755 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Donnersbergkreis ranks 233 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 230 | Höxter | €29,080 |
| 231 | Havelland | €29,068 |
| 232 | Wuppertal, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,038 |
| 233 | Donnersbergkreis | €29,018 |
| 234 | Northeim | €29,009 |
| 235 | Augsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,004 |
| 236 | Städteregion Aachen | €28,985 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Donnersbergkreis ranks 195 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 192 | Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen | 66.3% |
| 193 | Oberhavel | 66.3% |
| 194 | Borken | 66.3% |
| 195 | Donnersbergkreis | 66.3% |
| 196 | Peine | 66.3% |
| 197 | Soest | 66.3% |
| 198 | Märkisch-Oderland | 66.2% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Donnersbergkreis ranks 83 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | 34.5% |
| 81 | Rhön-Grabfeld | 34.4% |
| 82 | Sigmaringen | 34.4% |
| 83 | Donnersbergkreis | 34.4% |
| 84 | Ansbach, Landkreis | 34.3% |
| 85 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | 34.3% |
| 86 | Hildburghausen | 34.2% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Donnersbergkreis ranks 181 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 178 | Cottbus, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.7% |
| 179 | Märkisch-Oderland | 22.7% |
| 180 | Reutlingen | 22.7% |
| 181 | Donnersbergkreis | 22.7% |
| 182 | Göppingen | 22.6% |
| 183 | Weiden i. d. Opf, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.5% |
| 184 | Erfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.5% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Donnersbergkreis ranks 190 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 187 | Südliche Weinstraße | 23.8% |
| 188 | Fulda | 23.7% |
| 189 | Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis | 23.7% |
| 190 | Donnersbergkreis | 23.6% |
| 191 | Gifhorn | 23.6% |
| 192 | Minden-Lübbecke | 23.6% |
| 193 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | 23.6% |
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