Economy, jobs and prices in Mainz-Bingen (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 44,400 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 116% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 109th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Mainz-Bingen?
The local economy produced €10.3 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Mainz-Bingen?
About 84,490 people worked in Mainz-Bingen in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Mainz-Bingen?
The unemployment rate in Mainz-Bingen was 4.2% in 2023, 145th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 3.4%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Mainz-Bingen?
At 4.7% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Mainz-Bingen ranked 183rd highest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). It was 4.1% 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 Mainz-Bingen?
At 28.2% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Mainz-Bingen ranked 139th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). It was 24.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Mainz-Bingen?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Mainz-Bingen was €4,031 in 2023, 53rd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. That is up from €3,580 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Mainz-Bingen?
In 2023, Mainz-Bingen recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 95.8%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 61st highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 94.3%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Mainz-Bingen?
In 2023, Mainz-Bingen recorded a purchasing power per resident of €34,315, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 14th highest of 400 districts. That is up from €27,788 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Mainz-Bingen?
In 2023, Mainz-Bingen recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 23.5%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 52nd highest of 400 districts. It was 23.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Mainz-Bingen?
At -46.7 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Mainz-Bingen ranked 35th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). In 2019 the figure was -49.4.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Mainz-Bingen?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Mainz-Bingen was 3.7 in 2023, 179th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. It was 3.9 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Mainz-Bingen?
The largest part of the economy of Mainz-Bingen in 2023 was trade, transport, hospitality and communications, at 32.1% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (27.9%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Mainz-Bingen?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 27.9% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Mainz-Bingen growing?
Gross value added rose from €6.3 billion in 2015 to €9.4 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 48% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Mainz-Bingen?
Of the 84,490 jobs located in Mainz-Bingen in 2023, 28% in public services, education, health and other services, 18% in industry and 3.1% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Mainz-Bingen?
The number of people working in Mainz-Bingen rose by 7.5% between 2015 and 2023, to 84,490.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Mainz-Bingen compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Mainz-Bingen ranks 258 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 255 | Eichsfeld | 4.2% |
| 256 | Cloppenburg | 4.2% |
| 257 | Vulkaneifel | 4.2% |
| 258 | Mainz-Bingen | 4.2% |
| 259 | Zollernalbkreis | 4.2% |
| 260 | Bad Dürkheim | 4.2% |
| 261 | Germersheim | 4.2% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Mainz-Bingen ranks 53 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Tübingen, Landkreis | €4,038 |
| 51 | Nürnberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,035 |
| 52 | Bremen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €4,031 |
| 53 | Mainz-Bingen | €4,031 |
| 54 | Heilbronn, Stadtkreis | €4,027 |
| 55 | Tuttlingen | €4,025 |
| 56 | Heidenheim | €4,020 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Mainz-Bingen ranks 14 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Erlangen-Höchstadt | €34,546 |
| 12 | Düsseldorf, Kreisfreie Stadt | €34,535 |
| 13 | Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis | €34,357 |
| 14 | Mainz-Bingen | €34,315 |
| 15 | Dachau | €34,148 |
| 16 | Stormarn | €33,715 |
| 17 | Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen | €33,598 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Mainz-Bingen ranks 113 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 110 | Northeim | 68.6% |
| 111 | Elbe-Elster | 68.6% |
| 112 | Diepholz | 68.6% |
| 113 | Mainz-Bingen | 68.5% |
| 114 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | 68.5% |
| 115 | Kassel, Landkreis | 68.5% |
| 116 | Helmstedt | 68.5% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Mainz-Bingen ranks 164 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 161 | Vulkaneifel | 28.1% |
| 162 | Mittelsachsen | 28.1% |
| 163 | Günzburg | 28.1% |
| 164 | Mainz-Bingen | 27.9% |
| 165 | Oberallgäu | 27.7% |
| 166 | Ulm, Stadtkreis | 27.7% |
| 167 | St. Wendel | 27.7% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Mainz-Bingen ranks 281 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 278 | Nordwestmecklenburg | 20.1% |
| 279 | Ulm, Stadtkreis | 20.1% |
| 280 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | 20.1% |
| 281 | Mainz-Bingen | 20.1% |
| 282 | Groß-Gerau | 20.1% |
| 283 | Mayen-Koblenz | 20.0% |
| 284 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | 19.9% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Mainz-Bingen ranks 387 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 384 | Biberach | 12.7% |
| 385 | Ludwigsburg | 12.7% |
| 386 | Unterallgäu | 12.7% |
| 387 | Mainz-Bingen | 12.7% |
| 388 | Rastatt | 12.6% |
| 389 | Aschaffenburg, Landkreis | 12.5% |
| 390 | Groß-Gerau | 12.5% |
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