Rhine District Neuss Earns its Reputation
In the heart of Germany's largest state by both population and economic output, North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), the economic performance of its cities and districts is a topic of great interest. However, official statistics often do not provide a breakdown of economic productivity at the city level, specifically in terms of GDP per employed person.
This is the case with Rhein-Kreis Neuss, an administrative district that includes cities like Neuss and parts of the Ruhr Area’s periphery. The district is known for its significant industry and logistics activity, but a comprehensive ranking of its economic performance compared to other cities in NRW, such as Düsseldorf, Bonn, Leverkusen, Mönchengladbach, Krefeld, Bottrop, Oberhausen, and Heinsberg, is not readily available.
The district of Gütersloh had the lowest growth rate (+1.1%) in 2021, while Olpe recorded the second highest growth rate (+9.5%). Among the cities, Bonn took the lead with a GDP per employed person of 105,836 € in 2021, followed closely by Leverkusen with 103,645 €. Düsseldorf ranked third with 97,648 €.
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It's important to note that while Düsseldorf, Bonn, and Leverkusen are likely at the top for productivity (GDP per worker) among the cities and districts listed, Rhein-Kreis Neuss also holds a strong position due to its industrial and logistical base. Bottrop, Oberhausen, Mönchengladbach, and Krefeld have moderate productivity, with Heinsberg trailing behind due to its more rural nature.
For precise, official rankings, access to detailed regional statistical publications, such as those from IT.NRW, the statistical office of NRW, would be required. It's also worth mentioning that city-level GRP figures are sometimes suppressed for confidentiality, especially in smaller municipalities.
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The district of Rhein-Kreis Neuss, which includes cities like Neuss and parts of the Ruhr Area’s periphery, has a significant industry and logistics activity, but its economic performance compared to other cities in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), such as Düsseldorf, Bonn, Leverkusen, Mönchengladbach, Krefeld, Bottrop, Oberhausen, and Heinsberg, remains not readily available. Despite this, it is noticeable that Rhein-Kreis Neuss holds a strong position due to its industrial and logistical base in the finance and business sector.
