Economy, jobs and prices in Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt (Schleswig-Holstein, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 51,600 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 134% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 67th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The local economy produced €12.5 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt?
About 137,800 people worked in Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Lübeck?
In 2023, the city of Lübeck recorded an unemployment rate of 7.9%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 52nd highest of 400 districts. It was 7.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Lübeck?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in the city of Lübeck was 6.8% in 2023, 71st highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. In 2019 the figure was 6.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Lübeck?
At 38.0% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in the city of Lübeck ranked 86th highest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). That is up from 34.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Lübeck?
In 2023, the city of Lübeck recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,624, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 188th highest of 400 districts. That is up from €3,211 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Lübeck?
In 2023, the city of Lübeck recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 96.6%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 57th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 94.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Lübeck?
At €28,153 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in the city of Lübeck ranked 109th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). It was €22,351 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Lübeck?
At 16.8% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in the city of Lübeck ranked 122nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). That is down from 17.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Lübeck?
In 2023, the city of Lübeck recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of +19.5, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 64th highest of 400 districts. That is up from +19.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Lübeck?
At 5.6 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in the city of Lübeck ranked 62nd highest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). That is up from 3.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The largest part of the economy of Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 was trade, transport, hospitality and communications, at 33.1% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (25.2%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 19.9% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt growing?
Gross value added rose from €7.5 billion in 2015 to €11.5 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 53% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt?
Of the 137,800 jobs located in Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023, 37% in public services, education, health and other services, 15% in industry and 0.2% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt?
The number of people working in Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt rose by 9.5% between 2015 and 2023, to 137,800.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 53 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Wiesbaden, Kreisfreie Stadt | 8.1% |
| 51 | Worms, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.9% |
| 52 | Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.9% |
| 53 | Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.9% |
| 54 | Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.8% |
| 55 | Prignitz | 7.8% |
| 56 | Lüchow-Dannenberg | 7.8% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 188 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 185 | Mühldorf a. Inn | €3,627 |
| 186 | Kelheim | €3,626 |
| 187 | Bad Kreuznach | €3,624 |
| 188 | Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,624 |
| 189 | Minden-Lübbecke | €3,622 |
| 190 | Neuwied | €3,618 |
| 191 | Stade | €3,616 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 292 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 289 | Nienburg (Weser) | €28,208 |
| 290 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | €28,195 |
| 291 | Freiburg im Breisgau, Stadtkreis | €28,161 |
| 292 | Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,153 |
| 293 | Worms, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,141 |
| 294 | Neunkirchen | €28,134 |
| 295 | Dortmund, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,131 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 344 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 341 | Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 60.9% |
| 342 | Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt | 60.8% |
| 343 | Salzgitter, Kreisfreie Stadt | 60.8% |
| 344 | Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt | 60.7% |
| 345 | Hamm, Kreisfreie Stadt | 60.6% |
| 346 | Recklinghausen | 60.5% |
| 347 | Euskirchen | 60.4% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 286 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 283 | Fürth, Landkreis | 20.0% |
| 284 | Mettmann | 20.0% |
| 285 | Euskirchen | 19.9% |
| 286 | Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.9% |
| 287 | Neumünster, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.9% |
| 288 | Kusel | 19.7% |
| 289 | Mecklenburgische Seenplatte | 19.7% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 333 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 330 | Wartburgkreis | 18.2% |
| 331 | Eichsfeld | 18.2% |
| 332 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | 18.1% |
| 333 | Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.0% |
| 334 | Erlangen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.0% |
| 335 | Mittelsachsen | 17.9% |
| 336 | Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge | 17.9% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 156 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 153 | Gotha | 25.2% |
| 154 | Oberhavel | 25.2% |
| 155 | Wesel | 25.2% |
| 156 | Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.2% |
| 157 | Wittenberg | 25.2% |
| 158 | Offenbach am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.1% |
| 159 | Düren | 25.1% |
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