Economy, jobs and prices in Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 80,600 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 210% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 14th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The local economy produced €10.2 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt?
About 113,090 people worked in Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Koblenz?
The unemployment rate in the city of Koblenz was 6.1% in 2023, 112th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 5.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Koblenz?
At 4.3% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in the city of Koblenz ranked 189th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). It was 4.2% 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 Koblenz?
At 31.7% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in the city of Koblenz ranked 199th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). That is up from 28.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Koblenz?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in the city of Koblenz was €3,938 in 2023, 72nd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. It was €3,562 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Koblenz?
In 2023, the city of Koblenz recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 86.9%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 166th lowest of 400 districts. It was 85.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Koblenz?
At €29,595 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in the city of Koblenz ranked 186th highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). It was €23,910 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Koblenz?
In 2023, the city of Koblenz recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 16.5%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 117th lowest of 400 districts. It was 17.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Koblenz?
In 2023, the city of Koblenz recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of +43.8, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 10th highest of 400 districts. It was +44.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Koblenz?
At 5.6 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in the city of Koblenz ranked 66th highest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). In 2019 the figure was 3.8.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The largest part of the economy of Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 33.8% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (27.6%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt?
Factories, mines and energy produced 15.9% of the value added in Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt growing?
Gross value added rose from €6.5 billion in 2015 to €9.4 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 44% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt?
Of the 113,090 jobs located in Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023, 44% in public services, education, health and other services, 10% in industry and 0.2% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The number of people working in Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt rose by 8.1% between 2015 and 2023, to 113,090.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 112 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 109 | Rhein-Erft-Kreis | 6.1% |
| 110 | Pforzheim, Stadtkreis | 6.1% |
| 111 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | 6.1% |
| 112 | Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.1% |
| 113 | Aurich | 6.1% |
| 114 | Bautzen | 6.1% |
| 115 | Bad Kreuznach | 6.1% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 72 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Mettmann | €3,962 |
| 70 | Kassel, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,960 |
| 71 | Region Hannover | €3,944 |
| 72 | Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,938 |
| 73 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | €3,924 |
| 74 | Kiel, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,923 |
| 75 | Schwäbisch Hall | €3,923 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 186 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 183 | Nürnberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,662 |
| 184 | Pforzheim, Stadtkreis | €29,657 |
| 185 | Oberhavel | €29,643 |
| 186 | Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,595 |
| 187 | Kempten (Allgäu), Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,515 |
| 188 | Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis | €29,510 |
| 189 | Schleswig-Flensburg | €29,504 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 359 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 356 | Karlsruhe, Stadtkreis | 60.1% |
| 357 | Düren | 60.0% |
| 358 | Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 60.0% |
| 359 | Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 60.0% |
| 360 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | 59.9% |
| 361 | Kassel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 59.9% |
| 362 | Berchtesgadener Land | 59.8% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 340 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 337 | Aurich | 16.0% |
| 338 | Braunschweig, Kreisfreie Stadt | 15.9% |
| 339 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | 15.9% |
| 340 | Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 15.9% |
| 341 | Bad Dürkheim | 15.8% |
| 342 | Suhl, Kreisfreie Stadt | 15.8% |
| 343 | Rostock, Kreisfreie Stadt | 15.7% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 57 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Mettmann | 27.7% |
| 55 | Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | 27.6% |
| 56 | Dachau | 27.6% |
| 57 | Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 27.6% |
| 58 | Bayreuth, Landkreis | 27.5% |
| 59 | Bad Dürkheim | 27.5% |
| 60 | Rosenheim, Kreisfreie Stadt | 27.5% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 42 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Jena, Kreisfreie Stadt | 34.1% |
| 40 | Bad Kissingen | 33.9% |
| 41 | Birkenfeld | 33.8% |
| 42 | Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 33.8% |
| 43 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | 33.7% |
| 44 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | 33.4% |
| 45 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | 33.2% |
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