Grafschaft Bentheim compared to the rest of Germany: where we will be in 2024 - and what that means for our region

Economy - stable in the midfield

With a GDP per employed person of around € 68,000-70,000, the economic strength of the county of Bentheim is slightly below the national median (€ 72,265). This means that we are not among the top performers, but we are clearly not among the bottom performers either.
The unemployment rate is low and clearly below the average of many structurally weak regions. The monthly median salary is in the stable mid-range, which ensures healthy purchasing power.

Economic facts

• GDP per employed person: approx. € 68,000-70,000

• Unemployment rate: below the national average

• Income: stable midfield

• Real estate: solid economic basis ensures stable demand

Society - secure, stable, attractive

The population of Grafschaft Bentheim is stable, with a slight tendency towards growth - an advantage of our location in the border triangle of Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia and the Netherlands.
The old-age dependency ratio is rising slightly, which is in line with the national trend, but overall the age structure remains balanced.
The crime rate is below the national average - an important plus for quality of life and real estate attractiveness.

Facts Society

• Population development: stable to slightly growing

• Age structure: balanced

• Safety: below-average crime rate

• Real estate: safety and family friendliness increase location value

Infrastructure