Economy, jobs and prices in Hildburghausen (Thuringia, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 24,700 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 64% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 385th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Hildburghausen?
The local economy produced €1.7 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Hildburghausen?
About 23,180 people worked in Hildburghausen in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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At 4.1% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Hildburghausen ranked 139th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). That is up from 3.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Hildburghausen?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Hildburghausen was 4.9% in 2023, 169th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. That is up from 4.2% 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 Hildburghausen?
In 2023, Hildburghausen recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 29.0%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 153rd lowest of 400 districts. It was 27.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Hildburghausen?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Hildburghausen was €2,901 in 2023, 5th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. In 2019 the figure was €2,517.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Hildburghausen?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Hildburghausen was 93.5% in 2023, 87th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. In 2019 the figure was 91.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Hildburghausen?
At €26,521 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Hildburghausen ranked 18th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). It was €20,952 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Hildburghausen?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Hildburghausen was 14.2% in 2023, 83rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. It was 12.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Hildburghausen?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Hildburghausen was -39.2 in 2023, 49th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. In 2019 the figure was -44.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Hildburghausen?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Hildburghausen was 3.5 in 2023, 157th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. It was 1.6 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Hildburghausen?
The largest part of the economy of Hildburghausen in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 34.2% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (25.4%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Hildburghausen?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 34.2% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Hildburghausen growing?
Gross value added rose from €1.2 billion in 2015 to €1.5 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 25% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Hildburghausen?
Of the 23,180 jobs located in Hildburghausen in 2023, 29% in public services, education, health and other services, 31% in industry and 3.6% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Hildburghausen?
The number of people working in Hildburghausen fell by 9.0% between 2015 and 2023, to 23,180.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Hildburghausen compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Hildburghausen ranks 262 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 259 | Zollernalbkreis | 4.2% |
| 260 | Bad Dürkheim | 4.2% |
| 261 | Germersheim | 4.2% |
| 262 | Hildburghausen | 4.1% |
| 263 | Olpe | 4.1% |
| 264 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.1% |
| 265 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | 4.1% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Hildburghausen ranks 396 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 393 | Altenburger Land | €2,919 |
| 394 | Vogtlandkreis | €2,907 |
| 395 | Vorpommern-Rügen | €2,906 |
| 396 | Hildburghausen | €2,901 |
| 397 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | €2,899 |
| 398 | Saale-Orla-Kreis | €2,831 |
| 399 | Görlitz | €2,820 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Hildburghausen ranks 383 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 380 | Rostock, Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,606 |
| 381 | Salzlandkreis | €26,555 |
| 382 | Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,521 |
| 383 | Hildburghausen | €26,521 |
| 384 | Mansfeld-Südharz | €26,435 |
| 385 | Kyffhäuserkreis | €26,418 |
| 386 | Stendal | €26,403 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Hildburghausen ranks 3 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dachau | 73.8% |
| 2 | Coburg, Landkreis | 73.4% |
| 3 | Hildburghausen | 73.3% |
| 4 | Unterallgäu | 73.1% |
| 5 | Kempten (Allgäu), Kreisfreie Stadt | 72.4% |
| 6 | Landshut, Kreisfreie Stadt | 72.3% |
| 7 | Dingolfing-Landau | 72.3% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Hildburghausen ranks 86 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | Donnersbergkreis | 34.4% |
| 84 | Ansbach, Landkreis | 34.3% |
| 85 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | 34.3% |
| 86 | Hildburghausen | 34.2% |
| 87 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 34.0% |
| 88 | Esslingen | 34.0% |
| 89 | Emsland | 33.9% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Hildburghausen ranks 358 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 355 | Heidekreis | 17.1% |
| 356 | Zwickau | 16.9% |
| 357 | Leipzig | 16.9% |
| 358 | Hildburghausen | 16.9% |
| 359 | Holzminden | 16.8% |
| 360 | Wittenberg | 16.8% |
| 361 | Amberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.8% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Hildburghausen ranks 144 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 141 | Eichsfeld | 25.5% |
| 142 | Bad Kreuznach | 25.5% |
| 143 | Aurich | 25.4% |
| 144 | Hildburghausen | 25.4% |
| 145 | Prignitz | 25.4% |
| 146 | Duisburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.4% |
| 147 | Lüchow-Dannenberg | 25.3% |
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