Bielefeld's income increases: 24,700 euros a year - but where is the climb?

Bielefeld's income increases: 24,700 euros a year - but where is the climb?

Bielefeld, Deutschland - The Bielefeld can look forward to! In 2022, the available income per capita rose to an impressive 24,700 euros. That is a whopping 6 percent more than in the previous year! This gratifying message comes directly from the State Statistical Office and shows that citizens have more money in their pockets.

placement in the NRW ranking

Despite the increase, Bielefeld remains in a rather modest place compared to other cities in North Rhine-Westphalia. With 290 out of 396 cities, the city is one of the final lights when it comes to the available income. This is the sum that is available to the households after deduction of taxes and social security contributions. The numbers show that there are still room for improvement in Bielefeld to better cut off in the NRW comparison.

The Bielefeld citizens are experiencing a positive trend, even if the city is not yet one of the income leaders. It remains to be seen how the development will continue in the coming years.