Economy, jobs and prices in Vulkaneifel (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 37,200 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 97% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 202nd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Vulkaneifel?
The local economy produced €2.5 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Vulkaneifel?
About 31,200 people worked in Vulkaneifel in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Vulkaneifel?
In 2023, Vulkaneifel recorded an unemployment rate of 4.2%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 145th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 3.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Vulkaneifel?
At 3.9% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Vulkaneifel ranked 158th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). That is up from 3.1% 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 Vulkaneifel?
At 27.7% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Vulkaneifel ranked 132nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). In 2019 the figure was 34.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Vulkaneifel?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Vulkaneifel was €3,466 in 2023, 143rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. That is up from €3,156 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Vulkaneifel?
In 2023, Vulkaneifel recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 83.2%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 69th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 80.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Vulkaneifel?
At €28,246 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Vulkaneifel ranked 115th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). That is up from €22,248 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Vulkaneifel?
At 24.6% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Vulkaneifel ranked 21st highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). It was 26.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Vulkaneifel?
At -17.3 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Vulkaneifel ranked 157th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is down from -15.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Vulkaneifel?
In 2023, Vulkaneifel had 3.7 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 185th lowest of 400 districts. It was 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 Vulkaneifel?
The largest part of the economy of Vulkaneifel in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 28.9% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (28.1%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Vulkaneifel?
Factories, mines and energy produced 28.1% of the value added in Vulkaneifel in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Vulkaneifel growing?
Gross value added rose from €1.7 billion in 2015 to €2.3 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 36% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Vulkaneifel?
Of the 31,200 jobs located in Vulkaneifel in 2023, 40% in public services, education, health and other services, 21% in industry and 1.9% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Vulkaneifel?
The number of people working in Vulkaneifel rose by 0.6% between 2015 and 2023, to 31,200.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Vulkaneifel compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Vulkaneifel ranks 257 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 254 | Borken | 4.2% |
| 255 | Eichsfeld | 4.2% |
| 256 | Cloppenburg | 4.2% |
| 257 | Vulkaneifel | 4.2% |
| 258 | Mainz-Bingen | 4.2% |
| 259 | Zollernalbkreis | 4.2% |
| 260 | Bad Dürkheim | 4.2% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Vulkaneifel ranks 258 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 255 | Vogelsbergkreis | €3,472 |
| 256 | Peine | €3,469 |
| 257 | Erding | €3,468 |
| 258 | Vulkaneifel | €3,466 |
| 259 | Northeim | €3,465 |
| 260 | Lüneburg, Landkreis | €3,463 |
| 261 | Neumünster, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,460 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Vulkaneifel ranks 286 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 283 | Schwerin, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,285 |
| 284 | Meißen | €28,276 |
| 285 | Lichtenfels | €28,274 |
| 286 | Vulkaneifel | €28,246 |
| 287 | Gießen, Landkreis | €28,222 |
| 288 | Oberhausen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,211 |
| 289 | Nienburg (Weser) | €28,208 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Vulkaneifel ranks 220 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 217 | Havelland | 65.8% |
| 218 | Lippe | 65.8% |
| 219 | Bad Dürkheim | 65.8% |
| 220 | Vulkaneifel | 65.7% |
| 221 | Mansfeld-Südharz | 65.7% |
| 222 | Weiden i. d. Opf, Kreisfreie Stadt | 65.7% |
| 223 | Rosenheim, Kreisfreie Stadt | 65.6% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Vulkaneifel ranks 161 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 158 | Altenburger Land | 28.2% |
| 159 | Nordwestmecklenburg | 28.2% |
| 160 | Minden-Lübbecke | 28.2% |
| 161 | Vulkaneifel | 28.1% |
| 162 | Mittelsachsen | 28.1% |
| 163 | Günzburg | 28.1% |
| 164 | Mainz-Bingen | 27.9% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Vulkaneifel ranks 341 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 338 | Brandenburg an der Havel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 17.8% |
| 339 | Meißen | 17.7% |
| 340 | Teltow-Fläming | 17.7% |
| 341 | Vulkaneifel | 17.7% |
| 342 | Sigmaringen | 17.7% |
| 343 | Erzgebirgskreis | 17.7% |
| 344 | Tirschenreuth | 17.6% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Vulkaneifel ranks 96 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 93 | Friesland (DE) | 29.1% |
| 94 | Erzgebirgskreis | 29.1% |
| 95 | Harz | 29.0% |
| 96 | Vulkaneifel | 28.9% |
| 97 | Helmstedt | 28.8% |
| 98 | Mansfeld-Südharz | 28.7% |
| 99 | Osterholz | 28.6% |
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