Economy, jobs and prices in Dahme-Spreewald (Brandenburg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 42,600 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 111% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 122nd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Dahme-Spreewald?
The local economy produced €8.5 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Dahme-Spreewald?
About 83,550 people worked in Dahme-Spreewald in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Dahme-Spreewald?
In 2023, Dahme-Spreewald recorded an unemployment rate of 3.8%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 117th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 3.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Dahme-Spreewald?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Dahme-Spreewald was 2.5% in 2023, 68th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. In 2019 the figure was 1.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Dahme-Spreewald?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Dahme-Spreewald was 26.0% in 2023, 100th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. In 2019 the figure was 30.6%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Dahme-Spreewald?
At €3,167 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Dahme-Spreewald ranked 58th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). It was €2,733 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Dahme-Spreewald?
In 2023, Dahme-Spreewald recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 98.3%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 46th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 98.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Dahme-Spreewald?
In 2023, Dahme-Spreewald recorded a purchasing power per resident of €29,448, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 196th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €23,163.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Dahme-Spreewald?
In 2023, Dahme-Spreewald recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 11.4%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 18th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 11.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Dahme-Spreewald?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Dahme-Spreewald was -14.2 in 2023, 185th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. That is down from -11.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Dahme-Spreewald?
In 2023, Dahme-Spreewald had 2.1 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 37th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 3.8.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Dahme-Spreewald?
The largest part of the economy of Dahme-Spreewald in 2023 was trade, transport, hospitality and communications, at 31.5% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (31.1%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Dahme-Spreewald?
Factories, mines and energy produced 11.8% of the value added in Dahme-Spreewald in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Dahme-Spreewald growing?
Gross value added rose from €4.6 billion in 2015 to €7.7 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 67% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Dahme-Spreewald?
Of the 83,550 jobs located in Dahme-Spreewald in 2023, 26% in public services, education, health and other services, 11% in industry and 2.4% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Dahme-Spreewald?
The number of people working in Dahme-Spreewald rose by 14.1% between 2015 and 2023, to 83,550.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Dahme-Spreewald compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Dahme-Spreewald ranks 285 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 282 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | 3.8% |
| 283 | Rems-Murr-Kreis | 3.8% |
| 284 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | 3.8% |
| 285 | Dahme-Spreewald | 3.8% |
| 286 | Rotenburg (Wümme) | 3.8% |
| 287 | Rastatt | 3.8% |
| 288 | Lichtenfels | 3.8% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Dahme-Spreewald ranks 343 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 340 | Ostholstein | €3,177 |
| 341 | Coburg, Landkreis | €3,175 |
| 342 | Salzlandkreis | €3,168 |
| 343 | Dahme-Spreewald | €3,167 |
| 344 | Potsdam-Mittelmark | €3,165 |
| 345 | Saalekreis | €3,158 |
| 346 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | €3,155 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Dahme-Spreewald ranks 196 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 193 | Günzburg | €29,460 |
| 194 | Sigmaringen | €29,460 |
| 195 | Celle | €29,449 |
| 196 | Dahme-Spreewald | €29,448 |
| 197 | Straubing, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,444 |
| 198 | Düren | €29,415 |
| 199 | Neustadt a. d. Aisch-Bad Windsheim | €29,396 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Dahme-Spreewald ranks 119 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: SV Beschäftigte am Wohnort je 100 Einwohner im erwerbsfähigen Alter in %
| Rank | Area | Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) |
|---|---|---|
| 116 | Helmstedt | 68.5% |
| 117 | Steinfurt | 68.5% |
| 118 | Teltow-Fläming | 68.4% |
| 119 | Dahme-Spreewald | 68.4% |
| 120 | Hof, Landkreis | 68.4% |
| 121 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | 68.4% |
| 122 | Mühldorf a. Inn | 68.3% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Dahme-Spreewald ranks 378 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 375 | Weimar, Kreisfreie Stadt | 12.1% |
| 376 | Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 11.9% |
| 377 | Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis | 11.8% |
| 378 | Dahme-Spreewald | 11.8% |
| 379 | Schwerin, Kreisfreie Stadt | 11.7% |
| 380 | Vorpommern-Rügen | 11.5% |
| 381 | Rosenheim, Kreisfreie Stadt | 11.2% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Dahme-Spreewald ranks 24 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Düren | 31.7% |
| 22 | Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis | 31.7% |
| 23 | Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 31.6% |
| 24 | Dahme-Spreewald | 31.1% |
| 25 | Offenbach am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | 31.0% |
| 26 | Nürnberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 30.7% |
| 27 | Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 30.6% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Dahme-Spreewald ranks 311 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 308 | Lindau (Bodensee) | 18.3% |
| 309 | Kelheim | 18.3% |
| 310 | Mülheim an der Ruhr, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.2% |
| 311 | Dahme-Spreewald | 18.2% |
| 312 | Rems-Murr-Kreis | 18.1% |
| 313 | Kronach | 18.1% |
| 314 | Reutlingen | 18.0% |
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