Economy, jobs and prices in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 39,300 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 102% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 169th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis?
The local economy produced €4.7 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis?
About 57,540 people worked in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis?
The unemployment rate in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis was 3.8% in 2023, 119th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 3.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis?
At 3.2% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis ranked 113th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). That is up from 3.0% 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 Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis was 26.5% in 2023, 109th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 25.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis?
In 2023, Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,512, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 166th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €3,217 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis was 83.5% in 2023, 77th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. It was 78.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis?
At €29,865 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis ranked 165th highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €23,513.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis?
At 20.9% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis ranked 145th highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). In 2019 the figure was 22.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis?
In 2023, Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -7.9, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 177th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was -8.5.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis was 3.0 in 2023, 106th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. That is up from 2.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis?
The largest part of the economy of Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 27.4% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (24.2%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 27.4% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.0 billion in 2015 to €4.3 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 44% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis?
Of the 57,540 jobs located in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis in 2023, 33% in public services, education, health and other services, 20% in industry and 1.4% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis?
The number of people working in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis rose by 7.5% between 2015 and 2023, to 57,540.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis ranks 282 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 279 | Kaufbeuren, Kreisfreie Stadt | 3.9% |
| 280 | Reutlingen | 3.9% |
| 281 | Stormarn | 3.8% |
| 282 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | 3.8% |
| 283 | Rems-Murr-Kreis | 3.8% |
| 284 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | 3.8% |
| 285 | Dahme-Spreewald | 3.8% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis ranks 235 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 232 | Unna | €3,514 |
| 233 | Kulmbach | €3,514 |
| 234 | Neustadt a. d. Waldnaab | €3,513 |
| 235 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | €3,512 |
| 236 | Odenwaldkreis | €3,511 |
| 237 | Schwandorf | €3,510 |
| 238 | Hamm, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,509 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis ranks 165 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 162 | Kelheim | €29,890 |
| 163 | Westerwaldkreis | €29,876 |
| 164 | Germersheim | €29,867 |
| 165 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | €29,865 |
| 166 | Schaumburg | €29,864 |
| 167 | Straubing-Bogen | €29,839 |
| 168 | Neuwied | €29,826 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis ranks 199 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 196 | Peine | 66.3% |
| 197 | Soest | 66.3% |
| 198 | Märkisch-Oderland | 66.2% |
| 199 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | 66.2% |
| 200 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | 66.1% |
| 201 | Nordhausen | 66.1% |
| 202 | Lindau (Bodensee) | 66.1% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis ranks 172 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 169 | Burgenlandkreis | 27.5% |
| 170 | Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 27.5% |
| 171 | Neuburg-Schrobenhausen | 27.5% |
| 172 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | 27.4% |
| 173 | Konstanz | 27.4% |
| 174 | Altmarkkreis Salzwedel | 27.3% |
| 175 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | 27.1% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis ranks 253 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 250 | Forchheim | 21.0% |
| 251 | Freiburg im Breisgau, Stadtkreis | 21.0% |
| 252 | Kitzingen | 20.9% |
| 253 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | 20.9% |
| 254 | Emmendingen | 20.8% |
| 255 | Hamm, Kreisfreie Stadt | 20.8% |
| 256 | Hof, Landkreis | 20.8% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis ranks 174 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 171 | Paderborn | 24.4% |
| 172 | Burgenlandkreis | 24.4% |
| 173 | Saarpfalz-Kreis | 24.2% |
| 174 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | 24.2% |
| 175 | Coesfeld | 24.1% |
| 176 | Unna | 24.1% |
| 177 | Heilbronn, Stadtkreis | 24.1% |
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