Economy, jobs and prices in Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 32,900 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 86% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 275th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm?
The local economy produced €3.7 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm?
About 41,480 people worked in Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm?
At 2.6% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm ranked 29th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). It was 2.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm?
In 2023, Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 2.2%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 29th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 2.0%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm was 26.4% in 2023, 107th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. That is up from 21.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm?
At €3,679 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm ranked 157th highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). In 2019 the figure was €3,308.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm was 82.3% in 2023, 50th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. It was 78.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm?
In 2023, Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm recorded a purchasing power per resident of €25,628, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 3rd lowest of 400 districts. It was €20,320 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm?
At 23.8% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm ranked 43rd highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). That is down from 24.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm was -7.2 in 2023, 174th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. It was -7.6 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm?
In 2023, Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm had 3.2 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 124th lowest of 400 districts. It was 4.9 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm?
The largest part of the economy of Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 34.8% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (21.5%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 34.8% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.3 billion in 2015 to €3.4 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 47% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm?
Of the 41,480 jobs located in Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm in 2023, 31% in public services, education, health and other services, 25% in industry and 3.3% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm?
The number of people working in Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm rose by 0.3% between 2015 and 2023, to 41,480.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm ranks 372 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 369 | Erlangen-Höchstadt | 2.6% |
| 370 | Lindau (Bodensee) | 2.6% |
| 371 | Miesbach | 2.6% |
| 372 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | 2.6% |
| 373 | Rosenheim, Landkreis | 2.6% |
| 374 | Kitzingen | 2.6% |
| 375 | Aichach-Friedberg | 2.6% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm ranks 157 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 154 | Warendorf | €3,683 |
| 155 | Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,681 |
| 156 | Holzminden | €3,679 |
| 157 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | €3,679 |
| 158 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | €3,679 |
| 159 | Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen | €3,678 |
| 160 | Ortenaukreis | €3,673 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm ranks 398 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 394 | Halle (Saale), Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,061 |
| 395 | Vorpommern-Greifswald | €25,755 |
| 396 | Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | €25,737 |
| 397 | Eichsfeld | €25,663 |
| 398 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | €25,628 |
| 399 | Greiz | €25,486 |
| 400 | Trier, Kreisfreie Stadt | €25,444 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm ranks 400 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 394 | Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 53.3% |
| 395 | Heidelberg, Stadtkreis | 52.2% |
| 396 | Lörrach | 52.1% |
| 397 | Trier, Kreisfreie Stadt | 51.1% |
| 398 | Merzig-Wadern | 49.4% |
| 399 | Trier-Saarburg | 49.2% |
| 400 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | 48.8% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm ranks 79 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | 34.8% |
| 77 | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis | 34.8% |
| 78 | Kelheim | 34.8% |
| 79 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | 34.8% |
| 80 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | 34.5% |
| 81 | Rhön-Grabfeld | 34.4% |
| 82 | Sigmaringen | 34.4% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm ranks 231 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 228 | Ansbach, Landkreis | 21.5% |
| 229 | Aschaffenburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.5% |
| 230 | Pforzheim, Stadtkreis | 21.5% |
| 231 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | 21.5% |
| 232 | Pirmasens, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.3% |
| 233 | Kelheim | 21.3% |
| 234 | Heidenheim | 21.3% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm ranks 303 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | Passau, Landkreis | 18.8% |
| 301 | Bamberg, Landkreis | 18.7% |
| 302 | Haßberge | 18.7% |
| 303 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | 18.6% |
| 304 | Diepholz | 18.5% |
| 305 | Hamburg | 18.4% |
| 306 | Rhein-Erft-Kreis | 18.4% |
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