Economy, jobs and prices in Elbe-Elster (Brandenburg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 29,300 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 76% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 341st highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Elbe-Elster?
The local economy produced €3.3 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Elbe-Elster?
About 43,250 people worked in Elbe-Elster in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Elbe-Elster?
The unemployment rate in Elbe-Elster was 6.6% in 2023, 93rd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. That is up from 6.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Elbe-Elster?
In 2023, Elbe-Elster recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 7.0%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 65th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 5.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Elbe-Elster?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Elbe-Elster was 39.5% in 2023, 61st highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 40.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Elbe-Elster?
At €2,920 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Elbe-Elster ranked 9th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). It was €2,432 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Elbe-Elster?
At 102.6% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Elbe-Elster ranked 19th highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). It was 100.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Elbe-Elster?
The purchasing power per resident in Elbe-Elster was €26,734 in 2023, 25th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. It was €20,733 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Elbe-Elster?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Elbe-Elster was 12.0% in 2023, 39th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. In 2019 the figure was 11.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Elbe-Elster?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Elbe-Elster was -19.0 in 2023, 141st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. In 2019 the figure was -19.9.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Elbe-Elster?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Elbe-Elster was 2.0 in 2023, 27th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. It was 1.8 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Elbe-Elster?
The largest part of the economy of Elbe-Elster in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 30.0% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (28.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Elbe-Elster?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 28.3% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Elbe-Elster growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.1 billion in 2015 to €3.0 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 43% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Elbe-Elster?
Of the 43,250 jobs located in Elbe-Elster in 2023, 35% in public services, education, health and other services, 21% in industry and 4.3% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Elbe-Elster?
The number of people working in Elbe-Elster fell by 2.1% between 2015 and 2023, to 43,250.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Elbe-Elster compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Elbe-Elster ranks 93 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | Wittenberg | 6.8% |
| 91 | Wesermarsch | 6.6% |
| 92 | Nordsachsen | 6.6% |
| 93 | Elbe-Elster | 6.6% |
| 94 | Zweibrücken, Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.5% |
| 95 | Birkenfeld | 6.5% |
| 96 | Göttingen | 6.5% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Elbe-Elster ranks 392 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 389 | Greiz | €2,931 |
| 390 | Mittelsachsen | €2,925 |
| 391 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | €2,922 |
| 392 | Elbe-Elster | €2,920 |
| 393 | Altenburger Land | €2,919 |
| 394 | Vogtlandkreis | €2,907 |
| 395 | Vorpommern-Rügen | €2,906 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Elbe-Elster ranks 376 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 373 | Kiel, Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,792 |
| 374 | Weimarer Land | €26,789 |
| 375 | Nordhausen | €26,762 |
| 376 | Elbe-Elster | €26,734 |
| 377 | Cottbus, Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,711 |
| 378 | Pirmasens, Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,678 |
| 379 | Mecklenburgische Seenplatte | €26,649 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Elbe-Elster ranks 111 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 108 | Gotha | 68.7% |
| 109 | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis | 68.6% |
| 110 | Northeim | 68.6% |
| 111 | Elbe-Elster | 68.6% |
| 112 | Diepholz | 68.6% |
| 113 | Mainz-Bingen | 68.5% |
| 114 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | 68.5% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Elbe-Elster ranks 156 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 153 | Passau, Landkreis | 28.5% |
| 154 | Kyffhäuserkreis | 28.5% |
| 155 | Hameln-Pyrmont | 28.3% |
| 156 | Elbe-Elster | 28.3% |
| 157 | Erzgebirgskreis | 28.3% |
| 158 | Altenburger Land | 28.2% |
| 159 | Nordwestmecklenburg | 28.2% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Elbe-Elster ranks 345 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 342 | Sigmaringen | 17.7% |
| 343 | Erzgebirgskreis | 17.7% |
| 344 | Tirschenreuth | 17.6% |
| 345 | Elbe-Elster | 17.5% |
| 346 | Bautzen | 17.5% |
| 347 | Dithmarschen | 17.5% |
| 348 | Sonneberg | 17.4% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Elbe-Elster ranks 79 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Jerichower Land | 30.3% |
| 77 | Recklinghausen | 30.2% |
| 78 | Schmalkalden-Meiningen | 30.1% |
| 79 | Elbe-Elster | 30.0% |
| 80 | Schaumburg | 30.0% |
| 81 | Kaiserslautern, Kreisfreie Stadt | 30.0% |
| 82 | Wittmund | 29.9% |
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