Economy, jobs and prices in Neuwied (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 36,100 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 94% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 215th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Neuwied?
The local economy produced €7.6 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Neuwied?
About 90,490 people worked in Neuwied in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Neuwied?
The unemployment rate in Neuwied was 5.1% in 2023, 198th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. That is up from 4.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Neuwied?
At 4.2% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Neuwied ranked 179th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). That is up from 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 Neuwied?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Neuwied was 31.3% in 2023, 189th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 31.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Neuwied?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Neuwied was €3,618 in 2023, 190th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. It was €3,251 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Neuwied?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Neuwied was 87.6% in 2023, 178th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. In 2019 the figure was 85.0%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Neuwied?
The purchasing power per resident in Neuwied was €29,826 in 2023, 168th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. In 2019 the figure was €23,429.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Neuwied?
At 20.2% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Neuwied ranked 176th highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). In 2019 the figure was 20.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Neuwied?
At -13.8 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Neuwied ranked 190th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). It was -12.6 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Neuwied?
At 3.9 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Neuwied ranked 196th highest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). That is down from 4.0 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Neuwied?
The largest part of the economy of Neuwied in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 35.0% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (21.4%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Neuwied?
Factories, mines and energy produced 35.0% of the value added in Neuwied in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Neuwied growing?
Gross value added rose from €4.7 billion in 2015 to €7.0 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 47% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Neuwied?
Of the 90,490 jobs located in Neuwied in 2023, 33% in public services, education, health and other services, 25% in industry and 0.8% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Neuwied?
The number of people working in Neuwied rose by 9.8% between 2015 and 2023, to 90,490.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Neuwied compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Neuwied ranks 198 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 195 | Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge | 5.2% |
| 196 | Börde | 5.1% |
| 197 | Sonneberg | 5.1% |
| 198 | Neuwied | 5.1% |
| 199 | Stuttgart, Stadtkreis | 5.1% |
| 200 | Fürth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.1% |
| 201 | Mittelsachsen | 5.0% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Neuwied ranks 190 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 187 | Bad Kreuznach | €3,624 |
| 188 | Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,624 |
| 189 | Minden-Lübbecke | €3,622 |
| 190 | Neuwied | €3,618 |
| 191 | Stade | €3,616 |
| 192 | Paderborn | €3,614 |
| 193 | Pinneberg | €3,612 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Neuwied ranks 168 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 165 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | €29,865 |
| 166 | Schaumburg | €29,864 |
| 167 | Straubing-Bogen | €29,839 |
| 168 | Neuwied | €29,826 |
| 169 | Nordfriesland | €29,796 |
| 170 | Kassel, Landkreis | €29,792 |
| 171 | Bad Kreuznach | €29,788 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Neuwied ranks 274 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 271 | Werra-Meißner-Kreis | 64.1% |
| 272 | Rostock, Kreisfreie Stadt | 64.1% |
| 273 | Mettmann | 64.0% |
| 274 | Neuwied | 64.0% |
| 275 | Vorpommern-Greifswald | 63.8% |
| 276 | Düsseldorf, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.8% |
| 277 | Stuttgart, Stadtkreis | 63.8% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Neuwied ranks 74 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Cham | 35.3% |
| 72 | Groß-Gerau | 35.2% |
| 73 | Oberbergischer Kreis | 35.2% |
| 74 | Neuwied | 35.0% |
| 75 | Soest | 35.0% |
| 76 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | 34.8% |
| 77 | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis | 34.8% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Neuwied ranks 264 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 261 | Leverkusen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 20.5% |
| 262 | Dessau-Roßlau, Kreisfreie Stadt | 20.5% |
| 263 | Hochsauerlandkreis | 20.5% |
| 264 | Neuwied | 20.5% |
| 265 | Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 20.5% |
| 266 | Vorpommern-Rügen | 20.5% |
| 267 | Memmingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 20.4% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Neuwied ranks 240 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 237 | Warendorf | 21.5% |
| 238 | Anhalt-Bitterfeld | 21.5% |
| 239 | Ortenaukreis | 21.4% |
| 240 | Neuwied | 21.4% |
| 241 | Soest | 21.4% |
| 242 | Rosenheim, Landkreis | 21.3% |
| 243 | Sömmerda | 21.3% |
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