Economy, jobs and prices in Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 48,800 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 127% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 80th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The local economy produced €2.6 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt?
About 34,890 people worked in Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Landau in der Pfalz?
The unemployment rate in the city of Landau in der Pfalz was 5.3% in 2023, 182nd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. That is up from 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 Landau in der Pfalz?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in the city of Landau in der Pfalz was 4.0% in 2023, 164th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. It was 3.7% 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 Landau in der Pfalz?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in the city of Landau in der Pfalz was 36.3% in 2023, 117th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 31.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Landau in der Pfalz?
At €3,634 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in the city of Landau in der Pfalz ranked 179th highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). It was €3,186 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Landau in der Pfalz?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in the city of Landau in der Pfalz was 89.2% in 2023, 181st highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. That is down from 90.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Landau in der Pfalz?
At €29,314 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in the city of Landau in der Pfalz ranked 195th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €23,762.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Landau in der Pfalz?
In 2023, the city of Landau in der Pfalz recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 20.0%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 186th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 20.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Landau in der Pfalz?
In 2023, the city of Landau in der Pfalz recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of +27.7, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 40th highest of 400 districts. That is up from +26.3 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Landau in der Pfalz?
At 2.8 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in the city of Landau in der Pfalz ranked 91st lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). It was 2.0 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The largest part of the economy of Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 34.3% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (30.6%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt?
Factories, mines and energy produced 11.9% of the value added in Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt growing?
Gross value added rose from €1.6 billion in 2015 to €2.4 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 46% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt?
Of the 34,890 jobs located in Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023, 42% in public services, education, health and other services, 9% in industry and 0.8% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The number of people working in Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt rose by 11.9% between 2015 and 2023, to 34,890.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 182 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 179 | Oberbergischer Kreis | 5.3% |
| 180 | Wartburgkreis | 5.3% |
| 181 | Mainz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.3% |
| 182 | Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.3% |
| 183 | Straubing, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.3% |
| 184 | Harz | 5.2% |
| 185 | Pinneberg | 5.2% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 179 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 176 | Wetteraukreis | €3,640 |
| 177 | Trier, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,638 |
| 178 | Gifhorn | €3,638 |
| 179 | Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,634 |
| 180 | Kitzingen | €3,632 |
| 181 | St. Wendel | €3,632 |
| 182 | Landshut, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,631 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 206 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 203 | Deggendorf | €29,337 |
| 204 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | €29,329 |
| 205 | Unna | €29,325 |
| 206 | Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,314 |
| 207 | Würzburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,311 |
| 208 | Borken | €29,308 |
| 209 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | €29,300 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 377 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 374 | Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | 58.9% |
| 375 | Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt | 58.8% |
| 376 | Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 58.7% |
| 377 | Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 58.7% |
| 378 | Frankenthal (Pfalz), Kreisfreie Stadt | 58.5% |
| 379 | Herne, Kreisfreie Stadt | 58.4% |
| 380 | Saarlouis | 58.3% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 376 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 373 | Barnim | 12.2% |
| 374 | Erfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 12.2% |
| 375 | Weimar, Kreisfreie Stadt | 12.1% |
| 376 | Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 11.9% |
| 377 | Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis | 11.8% |
| 378 | Dahme-Spreewald | 11.8% |
| 379 | Schwerin, Kreisfreie Stadt | 11.7% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 27 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Dahme-Spreewald | 31.1% |
| 25 | Offenbach am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | 31.0% |
| 26 | Nürnberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 30.7% |
| 27 | Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 30.6% |
| 28 | Würzburg, Landkreis | 30.5% |
| 29 | Offenbach, Landkreis | 30.5% |
| 30 | Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt | 30.1% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 36 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Bochum, Kreisfreie Stadt | 34.6% |
| 34 | Tübingen, Landkreis | 34.4% |
| 35 | Bonn, Kreisfreie Stadt | 34.4% |
| 36 | Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 34.3% |
| 37 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | 34.2% |
| 38 | Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt | 34.1% |
| 39 | Jena, Kreisfreie Stadt | 34.1% |
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