For a quick overview: These statistical key figures give a "measurement" of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, even though bare figures can scarcely do justice to its attractiveness.
Area (2009): |
Agricultural area: | 41,7 % |
Forest area: | 37,9 % |
Area for settlement and transportation: | 17,8 % |
Water expanse: | 1,9 % |
Aggregate: | 5.637 km² |
Economic performance (2009): |
Gross domestic product: | 72,2 billion euros (30,609 euros per inhabitant) |
Gross value added: | 64,5 billion euros (29,321 euros per inhabitant) |
Population (2010): |
Population figures: | 2.362.046 |
No. of foreigners: | 286.030 |
Age structure (2010): |
Under 25 years of age: | 583.703 |
25 - 65 years of age: | 1.307.520 |
Over 65 years of age: | 470.823 |
Employment (2011): |
Working population: | 1.206.294 |
Subject to social insurance contributions: | 815.381 |
Unemployed: | 61.521 (5,1%) |
The latest report on the economic situation in the MRN can be found here.
Further statistical data is available from the Rhine-Neckar Spatial Observation System.
