Economy, jobs and prices in Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 59,000 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 154% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 48th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The local economy produced €3.3 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt?
About 42,050 people worked in Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Speyer?
The unemployment rate in the city of Speyer was 5.7% in 2023, 142nd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. It was also 5.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Speyer?
At 4.6% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in the city of Speyer ranked 191st highest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). That is down from 4.8% 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 Speyer?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in the city of Speyer was 36.3% in 2023, 118th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 35.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Speyer?
In 2023, the city of Speyer recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,782, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 118th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €3,607.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Speyer?
At 91.7% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in the city of Speyer ranked 122nd highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). It was 86.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Speyer?
The purchasing power per resident in the city of Speyer was €31,712 in 2023, 54th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. It was €25,147 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Speyer?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in the city of Speyer was 16.2% in 2023, 113th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. That is down from 17.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Speyer?
At +37.7 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in the city of Speyer ranked 20th highest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). It was +33.6 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Speyer?
At 4.3 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in the city of Speyer ranked 164th highest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). That is up from 2.3 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The largest part of the economy of Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 33.2% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (24.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 24.3% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.2 billion in 2015 to €3.0 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 35% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt?
Of the 42,050 jobs located in Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023, 42% in public services, education, health and other services, 14% in industry and 0.1% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The number of people working in Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt rose by 9.6% between 2015 and 2023, to 42,050.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 142 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 139 | Meißen | 5.7% |
| 140 | Celle | 5.7% |
| 141 | Saarlouis | 5.7% |
| 142 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.7% |
| 143 | Peine | 5.7% |
| 144 | Steinburg | 5.7% |
| 145 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 5.7% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 118 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 115 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | €3,792 |
| 116 | Zollernalbkreis | €3,791 |
| 117 | Ansbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,791 |
| 118 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,782 |
| 119 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | €3,779 |
| 120 | Gießen, Landkreis | €3,774 |
| 121 | Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,774 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 54 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Tuttlingen | €31,723 |
| 52 | Herzogtum Lauenburg | €31,718 |
| 53 | Lörrach | €31,716 |
| 54 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | €31,712 |
| 55 | Schwabach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €31,710 |
| 56 | Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis | €31,704 |
| 57 | Weilheim-Schongau | €31,640 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 283 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 280 | Frankfurt am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.6% |
| 281 | Gera, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.6% |
| 282 | Paderborn | 63.6% |
| 283 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.5% |
| 284 | Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis | 63.5% |
| 285 | Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis | 63.5% |
| 286 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | 63.5% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 222 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 219 | Mülheim an der Ruhr, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.4% |
| 220 | Bad Kreuznach | 24.4% |
| 221 | Eichstätt | 24.4% |
| 222 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.3% |
| 223 | Oberhavel | 24.2% |
| 224 | Steinburg | 24.0% |
| 225 | Göttingen | 24.0% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 215 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 212 | Delmenhorst, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.8% |
| 213 | Hildesheim | 21.8% |
| 214 | Höxter | 21.8% |
| 215 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.8% |
| 216 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 21.8% |
| 217 | Verden | 21.8% |
| 218 | Schaumburg | 21.8% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 45 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 47 | Lüneburg, Landkreis | 32.9% |
| 48 | Gießen, Landkreis | 32.6% |
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