Economy, jobs and prices in Rendsburg-Eckernförde (Schleswig-Holstein, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 33,500 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 87% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 265th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Rendsburg-Eckernförde?
The local economy produced €10.4 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Rendsburg-Eckernförde?
About 126,320 people worked in Rendsburg-Eckernförde in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Rendsburg-Eckernförde?
The unemployment rate in Rendsburg-Eckernförde was 4.4% in 2023, 157th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 3.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Rendsburg-Eckernförde?
In 2023, Rendsburg-Eckernförde recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 4.5%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 194th highest of 400 districts. It was 4.1% 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 Rendsburg-Eckernförde?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Rendsburg-Eckernförde was 29.8% in 2023, 168th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. In 2019 the figure was 27.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Rendsburg-Eckernförde?
At €3,509 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Rendsburg-Eckernförde ranked 161st lowest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). In 2019 the figure was €3,109.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Rendsburg-Eckernförde?
At 90.9% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Rendsburg-Eckernförde ranked 135th highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). It was 86.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Rendsburg-Eckernförde?
At €30,948 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Rendsburg-Eckernförde ranked 91st highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). It was €24,535 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Rendsburg-Eckernförde?
At 22.1% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Rendsburg-Eckernförde ranked 104th highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). In 2019 the figure was 23.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Rendsburg-Eckernförde?
At -24.7 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Rendsburg-Eckernförde ranked 104th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). It was -25.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Rendsburg-Eckernförde?
In 2023, Rendsburg-Eckernförde had 4.2 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 177th highest of 400 districts. That is down from 6.1 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Rendsburg-Eckernförde?
The largest part of the economy of Rendsburg-Eckernförde in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 27.9% of gross value added, followed by trade, transport, hospitality and communications (23.5%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Rendsburg-Eckernförde?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 15.9% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Rendsburg-Eckernförde growing?
Gross value added rose from €6.3 billion in 2015 to €9.5 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 50% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Rendsburg-Eckernförde?
Of the 126,320 jobs located in Rendsburg-Eckernförde in 2023, 39% in public services, education, health and other services, 11% in industry and 3.9% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Rendsburg-Eckernförde?
The number of people working in Rendsburg-Eckernförde rose by 9.0% between 2015 and 2023, to 126,320.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Rendsburg-Eckernförde compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Rendsburg-Eckernförde ranks 244 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 241 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | 4.4% |
| 242 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.4% |
| 243 | Vogelsbergkreis | 4.4% |
| 244 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | 4.4% |
| 245 | Diepholz | 4.4% |
| 246 | Höxter | 4.3% |
| 247 | Hochtaunuskreis | 4.3% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Rendsburg-Eckernförde ranks 240 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 237 | Schwandorf | €3,510 |
| 238 | Hamm, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,509 |
| 239 | Würzburg, Landkreis | €3,509 |
| 240 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | €3,509 |
| 241 | Coesfeld | €3,509 |
| 242 | Steinfurt | €3,507 |
| 243 | Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,502 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Rendsburg-Eckernförde ranks 91 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | Aschaffenburg, Landkreis | €31,073 |
| 89 | Mainz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €31,060 |
| 90 | Rhein-Erft-Kreis | €31,044 |
| 91 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | €30,948 |
| 92 | Traunstein | €30,912 |
| 93 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €30,856 |
| 94 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen | €30,850 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Rendsburg-Eckernförde ranks 330 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 327 | Limburg-Weilburg | 61.8% |
| 328 | Pirmasens, Kreisfreie Stadt | 61.7% |
| 329 | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt | 61.6% |
| 330 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | 61.6% |
| 331 | Emden, Kreisfreie Stadt | 61.6% |
| 332 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | 61.5% |
| 333 | Jena, Kreisfreie Stadt | 61.4% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Rendsburg-Eckernförde ranks 339 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 336 | Dachau | 16.2% |
| 337 | Aurich | 16.0% |
| 338 | Braunschweig, Kreisfreie Stadt | 15.9% |
| 339 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | 15.9% |
| 340 | Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 15.9% |
| 341 | Bad Dürkheim | 15.8% |
| 342 | Suhl, Kreisfreie Stadt | 15.8% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Rendsburg-Eckernförde ranks 207 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 204 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | 22.0% |
| 205 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.0% |
| 206 | Ammerland | 22.0% |
| 207 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | 21.9% |
| 208 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.9% |
| 209 | Unna | 21.9% |
| 210 | Stade | 21.9% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Rendsburg-Eckernförde ranks 109 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 106 | Kusel | 28.2% |
| 107 | Oberhausen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 28.1% |
| 108 | Leipzig, Kreisfreie Stadt | 28.0% |
| 109 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | 27.9% |
| 110 | Höxter | 27.9% |
| 111 | Altenburger Land | 27.8% |
| 112 | Vogtlandkreis | 27.7% |
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