Economy, jobs and prices in Pinneberg (Schleswig-Holstein, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 31,100 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 81% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 316th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Pinneberg?
The local economy produced €11.3 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Pinneberg?
About 132,850 people worked in Pinneberg in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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The unemployment rate in Pinneberg was 5.2% in 2023, 185th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 4.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Pinneberg?
In 2023, Pinneberg recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 5.3%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 143rd highest of 400 districts. That is up from 4.0% 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 Pinneberg?
In 2023, Pinneberg recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 27.8%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 134th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 27.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Pinneberg?
At €3,612 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Pinneberg ranked 193rd highest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). That is up from €3,219 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Pinneberg?
In 2023, Pinneberg recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 91.1%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 128th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 88.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Pinneberg?
In 2023, Pinneberg recorded a purchasing power per resident of €32,019, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 45th highest of 400 districts. It was €25,713 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Pinneberg?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Pinneberg was 21.1% in 2023, 136th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. That is down from 22.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Pinneberg?
At -40.9 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Pinneberg ranked 45th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). In 2019 the figure was -38.7.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Pinneberg?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Pinneberg was 4.8 in 2023, 122nd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. That is down from 7.1 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Pinneberg?
The largest part of the economy of Pinneberg in 2023 was finance, property and business services, at 25.4% of gross value added, followed by trade, transport, hospitality and communications (24.4%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Pinneberg?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 21.8% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Pinneberg growing?
Gross value added rose from €7.5 billion in 2015 to €10.3 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 38% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Pinneberg?
Of the 132,850 jobs located in Pinneberg in 2023, 31% in public services, education, health and other services, 16% in industry and 2.4% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Pinneberg?
The number of people working in Pinneberg rose by 4.5% between 2015 and 2023, to 132,850.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Pinneberg compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Pinneberg ranks 185 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 182 | Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.3% |
| 183 | Straubing, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.3% |
| 184 | Harz | 5.2% |
| 185 | Pinneberg | 5.2% |
| 186 | Schleswig-Flensburg | 5.2% |
| 187 | Herzogtum Lauenburg | 5.2% |
| 188 | Lippe | 5.2% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Pinneberg ranks 193 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 190 | Neuwied | €3,618 |
| 191 | Stade | €3,616 |
| 192 | Paderborn | €3,614 |
| 193 | Pinneberg | €3,612 |
| 194 | Celle | €3,611 |
| 195 | Wilhelmshaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,610 |
| 196 | Rhein-Sieg-Kreis | €3,609 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Pinneberg ranks 45 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Bodenseekreis | €32,095 |
| 43 | Nürnberger Land | €32,085 |
| 44 | Augsburg, Landkreis | €32,030 |
| 45 | Pinneberg | €32,019 |
| 46 | Heilbronn, Landkreis | €31,986 |
| 47 | Rhein-Neckar-Kreis | €31,986 |
| 48 | Fürth, Landkreis | €31,971 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Pinneberg ranks 216 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 213 | Harburg | 65.8% |
| 214 | Potsdam-Mittelmark | 65.8% |
| 215 | Stendal | 65.8% |
| 216 | Pinneberg | 65.8% |
| 217 | Havelland | 65.8% |
| 218 | Lippe | 65.8% |
| 219 | Bad Dürkheim | 65.8% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Pinneberg ranks 261 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 258 | Starnberg | 22.0% |
| 259 | Kassel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.9% |
| 260 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | 21.9% |
| 261 | Pinneberg | 21.8% |
| 262 | Alzey-Worms | 21.8% |
| 263 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | 21.7% |
| 264 | Duisburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.6% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Pinneberg ranks 98 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 95 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | 25.6% |
| 96 | Aschaffenburg, Landkreis | 25.5% |
| 97 | St. Wendel | 25.4% |
| 98 | Pinneberg | 25.4% |
| 99 | Ostholstein | 25.3% |
| 100 | Helmstedt | 25.2% |
| 101 | Augsburg, Landkreis | 25.2% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Pinneberg ranks 248 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 245 | Nürnberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.2% |
| 246 | Herford | 21.1% |
| 247 | Ammerland | 21.1% |
| 248 | Pinneberg | 21.1% |
| 249 | Emmendingen | 21.0% |
| 250 | Memmingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.0% |
| 251 | Dithmarschen | 21.0% |
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