Economy, jobs and prices in Südliche Weinstraße (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 28,800 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 75% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 349th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Südliche Weinstraße?
The local economy produced €3.7 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Südliche Weinstraße?
About 46,580 people worked in Südliche Weinstraße in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Südliche Weinstraße?
The unemployment rate in Südliche Weinstraße was 4.2% in 2023, 149th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 3.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Südliche Weinstraße?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Südliche Weinstraße was 3.7% in 2023, 150th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. In 2019 the figure was 3.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Südliche Weinstraße?
In 2023, Südliche Weinstraße recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 36.5%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 113th highest of 400 districts. It was 29.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Südliche Weinstraße?
In 2023, Südliche Weinstraße recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,515, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 170th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €3,172.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Südliche Weinstraße?
At 88.6% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Südliche Weinstraße ranked 193rd highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). That is up from 84.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Südliche Weinstraße?
The purchasing power per resident in Südliche Weinstraße was €31,082 in 2023, 85th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. In 2019 the figure was €24,417.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Südliche Weinstraße?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Südliche Weinstraße was 23.3% in 2023, 59th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. In 2019 the figure was 23.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Südliche Weinstraße?
At -38.1 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Südliche Weinstraße ranked 52nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). It was -38.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Südliche Weinstraße?
In 2023, Südliche Weinstraße had 2.5 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 60th lowest of 400 districts. It was 3.3 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Südliche Weinstraße?
The largest part of the economy of Südliche Weinstraße in 2023 was finance, property and business services, at 24.9% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (23.8%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Südliche Weinstraße?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 22.7% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Südliche Weinstraße growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.5 billion in 2015 to €3.3 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 32% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Südliche Weinstraße?
Of the 46,580 jobs located in Südliche Weinstraße in 2023, 34% in public services, education, health and other services, 17% in industry and 5.7% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Südliche Weinstraße?
The number of people working in Südliche Weinstraße rose by 4.4% between 2015 and 2023, to 46,580.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Südliche Weinstraße compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Südliche Weinstraße ranks 253 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 250 | Heidenheim | 4.3% |
| 251 | Wetteraukreis | 4.2% |
| 252 | Plön | 4.2% |
| 253 | Südliche Weinstraße | 4.2% |
| 254 | Borken | 4.2% |
| 255 | Eichsfeld | 4.2% |
| 256 | Cloppenburg | 4.2% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Südliche Weinstraße ranks 231 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 228 | Emsland | €3,527 |
| 229 | Westerwaldkreis | €3,522 |
| 230 | Limburg-Weilburg | €3,521 |
| 231 | Südliche Weinstraße | €3,515 |
| 232 | Unna | €3,514 |
| 233 | Kulmbach | €3,514 |
| 234 | Neustadt a. d. Waldnaab | €3,513 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Südliche Weinstraße ranks 85 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Hamburg | €31,146 |
| 83 | Roth | €31,115 |
| 84 | Ulm, Stadtkreis | €31,106 |
| 85 | Südliche Weinstraße | €31,082 |
| 86 | Ostalbkreis | €31,080 |
| 87 | Forchheim | €31,076 |
| 88 | Aschaffenburg, Landkreis | €31,073 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Südliche Weinstraße ranks 264 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 261 | Darmstadt-Dieburg | 64.4% |
| 262 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 64.3% |
| 263 | Wittmund | 64.3% |
| 264 | Südliche Weinstraße | 64.3% |
| 265 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | 64.2% |
| 266 | Steinburg | 64.2% |
| 267 | Region Hannover | 64.2% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Südliche Weinstraße ranks 244 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 241 | Deggendorf | 22.9% |
| 242 | Erlangen-Höchstadt | 22.9% |
| 243 | Wuppertal, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.8% |
| 244 | Südliche Weinstraße | 22.7% |
| 245 | Coesfeld | 22.7% |
| 246 | Hagen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.6% |
| 247 | Düren | 22.5% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Südliche Weinstraße ranks 107 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 104 | Heinsberg | 25.2% |
| 105 | Recklinghausen | 25.2% |
| 106 | Duisburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.1% |
| 107 | Südliche Weinstraße | 24.9% |
| 108 | Ravensburg | 24.9% |
| 109 | Regionalverband Saarbrücken | 24.9% |
| 110 | Bielefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.8% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Südliche Weinstraße ranks 187 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 184 | Merzig-Wadern | 23.8% |
| 185 | Peine | 23.8% |
| 186 | Pforzheim, Stadtkreis | 23.8% |
| 187 | Südliche Weinstraße | 23.8% |
| 188 | Fulda | 23.7% |
| 189 | Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis | 23.7% |
| 190 | Donnersbergkreis | 23.6% |
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