Economy, jobs and prices in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 29,000 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 76% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 346th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Rhein-Lahn-Kreis?
The local economy produced €4.1 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis?
About 51,250 people worked in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis?
At 3.7% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis ranked 106th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). In 2019 the figure was 2.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis?
In 2023, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 2.9%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 95th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 1.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis was 20.8% in 2023, 37th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 16.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis?
At €3,540 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis ranked 177th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). In 2019 the figure was €3,193.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis?
At 91.9% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis ranked 118th highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). In 2019 the figure was 90.0%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis?
At €29,329 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis ranked 197th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). It was €23,253 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis was 24.0% in 2023, 35th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. It was 27.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Rhein-Lahn-Kreis?
At -46.0 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis ranked 37th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is down from -45.1 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis?
At 3.9 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis ranked 198th highest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). It was also 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 Rhein-Lahn-Kreis?
The largest part of the economy of Rhein-Lahn-Kreis in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 33.7% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (22.0%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Rhein-Lahn-Kreis?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 22.0% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Rhein-Lahn-Kreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.7 billion in 2015 to €3.7 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 40% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis?
Of the 51,250 jobs located in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis in 2023, 44% in public services, education, health and other services, 17% in industry and 1.1% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis?
The number of people working in Rhein-Lahn-Kreis rose by 5.0% between 2015 and 2023, to 51,250.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Rhein-Lahn-Kreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Rhein-Lahn-Kreis ranks 295 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 292 | Memmingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 3.7% |
| 293 | Coburg, Landkreis | 3.7% |
| 294 | Konstanz | 3.7% |
| 295 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | 3.7% |
| 296 | Ahrweiler | 3.7% |
| 297 | Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis | 3.7% |
| 298 | Mayen-Koblenz | 3.7% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Rhein-Lahn-Kreis ranks 224 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 221 | Leipzig, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,550 |
| 222 | Steinburg | €3,550 |
| 223 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | €3,544 |
| 224 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | €3,540 |
| 225 | Straubing, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,535 |
| 226 | Günzburg | €3,530 |
| 227 | Schwabach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,530 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Rhein-Lahn-Kreis ranks 204 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | Berchtesgadener Land | €29,350 |
| 202 | Paderborn | €29,347 |
| 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 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Rhein-Lahn-Kreis ranks 300 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 297 | Aurich | 63.1% |
| 298 | Herzogtum Lauenburg | 63.1% |
| 299 | Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.1% |
| 300 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | 63.1% |
| 301 | Uckermark | 63.1% |
| 302 | Erfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.0% |
| 303 | Friesland (DE) | 62.9% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Rhein-Lahn-Kreis ranks 256 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 253 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | 22.1% |
| 254 | Trier-Saarburg | 22.1% |
| 255 | Herne, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.0% |
| 256 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | 22.0% |
| 257 | Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.0% |
| 258 | Starnberg | 22.0% |
| 259 | Kassel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.9% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Rhein-Lahn-Kreis ranks 204 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | Goslar | 22.1% |
| 202 | Segeberg | 22.1% |
| 203 | Barnim | 22.0% |
| 204 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | 22.0% |
| 205 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.0% |
| 206 | Ammerland | 22.0% |
| 207 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | 21.9% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Rhein-Lahn-Kreis ranks 43 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Bad Kissingen | 33.9% |
| 41 | Birkenfeld | 33.8% |
| 42 | Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 33.8% |
| 43 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | 33.7% |
| 44 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | 33.4% |
| 45 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | 33.2% |
| 46 | Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 33.2% |
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