Economy, jobs and prices in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 71,700 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 187% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 23rd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The local economy produced €14.1 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt?
About 125,950 people worked in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Ludwigshafen am Rhein?
In 2023, the city of Ludwigshafen am Rhein recorded an unemployment rate of 8.9%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 26th highest of 400 districts. It was 8.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Ludwigshafen am Rhein?
In 2023, the city of Ludwigshafen am Rhein recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 7.6%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 49th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 7.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Ludwigshafen am Rhein?
In 2023, the city of Ludwigshafen am Rhein recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 32.9%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 173rd highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 29.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Ludwigshafen am Rhein?
In 2023, the city of Ludwigshafen am Rhein recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €5,079, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 7th highest of 400 districts. That is up from €4,721 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Ludwigshafen am Rhein?
At 77.2% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in the city of Ludwigshafen am Rhein ranked 10th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). It was 73.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Ludwigshafen am Rhein?
The purchasing power per resident in the city of Ludwigshafen am Rhein was €27,915 in 2023, 92nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. That is up from €22,434 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Ludwigshafen am Rhein?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in the city of Ludwigshafen am Rhein was 11.6% in 2023, 23rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. That is down from 11.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Ludwigshafen am Rhein?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in the city of Ludwigshafen am Rhein was +33.1 in 2023, 29th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. It was +35.3 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Ludwigshafen am Rhein?
In 2023, the city of Ludwigshafen am Rhein had 6.4 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 34th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 5.6.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The largest part of the economy of Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 54.5% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (15.4%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 54.5% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt growing?
Gross value added rose from €12.5 billion in 2015 to €12.8 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 3% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt?
Of the 125,950 jobs located in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023, 26% in public services, education, health and other services, 38% in industry and 0.2% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The number of people working in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt rose by 0.9% between 2015 and 2023, to 125,950.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 26 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Berlin | 9.1% |
| 24 | Stendal | 9.1% |
| 25 | Gera, Kreisfreie Stadt | 9.1% |
| 26 | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt | 8.9% |
| 27 | Mecklenburgische Seenplatte | 8.8% |
| 28 | Offenbach am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | 8.8% |
| 29 | Brandenburg an der Havel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 8.8% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 7 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Böblingen | €5,127 |
| 5 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | €5,094 |
| 6 | Stuttgart, Stadtkreis | €5,088 |
| 7 | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt | €5,079 |
| 8 | Frankfurt am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,962 |
| 9 | München, Landkreis | €4,947 |
| 10 | Main-Taunus-Kreis | €4,849 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 309 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 306 | Teltow-Fläming | €27,976 |
| 307 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | €27,956 |
| 308 | Jerichower Land | €27,939 |
| 309 | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,915 |
| 310 | Börde | €27,915 |
| 311 | Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,888 |
| 312 | Tirschenreuth | €27,887 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 329 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 326 | Lüchow-Dannenberg | 61.8% |
| 327 | Limburg-Weilburg | 61.8% |
| 328 | Pirmasens, Kreisfreie Stadt | 61.7% |
| 329 | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt | 61.6% |
| 330 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | 61.6% |
| 331 | Emden, Kreisfreie Stadt | 61.6% |
| 332 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | 61.5% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 9 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Böblingen | 57.4% |
| 7 | Tuttlingen | 56.3% |
| 8 | Olpe | 54.6% |
| 9 | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt | 54.5% |
| 10 | Biberach | 53.2% |
| 11 | Erlangen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 53.1% |
| 12 | Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 52.5% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 382 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 379 | Anhalt-Bitterfeld | 15.5% |
| 380 | Jerichower Land | 15.4% |
| 381 | Görlitz | 15.4% |
| 382 | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt | 15.4% |
| 383 | Tuttlingen | 15.2% |
| 384 | Olpe | 15.2% |
| 385 | Nordsachsen | 15.0% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 367 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 364 | Saalekreis | 15.1% |
| 365 | Germersheim | 15.0% |
| 366 | Altötting | 14.7% |
| 367 | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt | 14.7% |
| 368 | Olpe | 14.6% |
| 369 | Mettmann | 14.6% |
| 370 | Salzgitter, Kreisfreie Stadt | 14.4% |
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