Arnsberg (region)

The region was founded in 1815 as a subdivision of the Prussian Province of Westphalia.

Kreise
(counties)

1. Ennepe-Ruhr
2. Hochsauerland
3. Märkischer Kreis
4. Olpe
5. Siegen-Wittgenstein
6. Soest
7. Unna

Kreisfreie Städte
(independent cities)

1. Bochum
2. Dortmund
3. Hagen
4. Hamm
5. Herne

Economy

The Gross domestic product (GDP) of the region was 124.8 billion € in 2018, accounting for 3.7% of German economic output. GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was 32,000 € or 106% of the EU27 average in the same year. The GDP per employee was 95% of the EU average.