Economy, jobs and prices in Trier-Saarburg (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 22,100 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 58% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 397th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Trier-Saarburg?
The local economy produced €3.7 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Trier-Saarburg?
About 50,770 people worked in Trier-Saarburg in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Trier-Saarburg?
In 2023, Trier-Saarburg recorded an unemployment rate of 2.9%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 48th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 2.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Trier-Saarburg?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Trier-Saarburg was 2.5% in 2023, 66th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. It was also 2.5% 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 Trier-Saarburg?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Trier-Saarburg was 25.1% in 2023, 88th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 22.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Trier-Saarburg?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Trier-Saarburg was €3,379 in 2023, 107th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. In 2019 the figure was €3,046.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Trier-Saarburg?
In 2023, Trier-Saarburg recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 86.6%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 154th lowest of 400 districts. It was 83.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Trier-Saarburg?
At €26,969 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Trier-Saarburg ranked 38th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €21,402.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Trier-Saarburg?
In 2023, Trier-Saarburg recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 31.6%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it the highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 29.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Trier-Saarburg?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Trier-Saarburg was -50.1 in 2023, 29th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. That is down from -47.8 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Trier-Saarburg?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Trier-Saarburg was 3.8 in 2023, 189th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. That is up from 2.9 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Trier-Saarburg?
The largest part of the economy of Trier-Saarburg in 2023 was finance, property and business services, at 26.0% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (22.1%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Trier-Saarburg?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 22.1% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Trier-Saarburg growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.4 billion in 2015 to €3.4 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 39% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Trier-Saarburg?
Of the 50,770 jobs located in Trier-Saarburg in 2023, 31% in public services, education, health and other services, 21% in industry and 3.7% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Trier-Saarburg?
The number of people working in Trier-Saarburg rose by 5.2% between 2015 and 2023, to 50,770.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Trier-Saarburg compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Trier-Saarburg ranks 353 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 350 | Forchheim | 3.0% |
| 351 | Cham | 2.9% |
| 352 | Enzkreis | 2.9% |
| 353 | Trier-Saarburg | 2.9% |
| 354 | Kelheim | 2.9% |
| 355 | Augsburg, Landkreis | 2.8% |
| 356 | Straubing-Bogen | 2.8% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Trier-Saarburg ranks 294 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 291 | Friesland (DE) | €3,391 |
| 292 | Höxter | €3,385 |
| 293 | Birkenfeld | €3,384 |
| 294 | Trier-Saarburg | €3,379 |
| 295 | Uelzen | €3,372 |
| 296 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | €3,370 |
| 297 | Cottbus, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,370 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Trier-Saarburg ranks 363 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 360 | Ilm-Kreis | €27,002 |
| 361 | Burgenlandkreis | €27,000 |
| 362 | Prignitz | €26,979 |
| 363 | Trier-Saarburg | €26,969 |
| 364 | Delmenhorst, Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,968 |
| 365 | Sömmerda | €26,917 |
| 366 | Erzgebirgskreis | €26,913 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Trier-Saarburg ranks 399 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 394 | Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 53.3% |
| 395 | Heidelberg, Stadtkreis | 52.2% |
| 396 | Lörrach | 52.1% |
| 397 | Trier, Kreisfreie Stadt | 51.1% |
| 398 | Merzig-Wadern | 49.4% |
| 399 | Trier-Saarburg | 49.2% |
| 400 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | 48.8% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Trier-Saarburg ranks 254 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 251 | Regionalverband Saarbrücken | 22.2% |
| 252 | Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.1% |
| 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% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Trier-Saarburg ranks 85 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Oberbergischer Kreis | 26.1% |
| 83 | Bottrop, Kreisfreie Stadt | 26.0% |
| 84 | Roth | 26.0% |
| 85 | Trier-Saarburg | 26.0% |
| 86 | Landsberg am Lech | 26.0% |
| 87 | Wetteraukreis | 25.9% |
| 88 | Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.9% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Trier-Saarburg ranks 244 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 241 | Soest | 21.4% |
| 242 | Rosenheim, Landkreis | 21.3% |
| 243 | Sömmerda | 21.3% |
| 244 | Trier-Saarburg | 21.3% |
| 245 | Nürnberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.2% |
| 246 | Herford | 21.1% |
| 247 | Ammerland | 21.1% |
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