Poverty and living standards in Elbe-Elster (Brandenburg, Germany): official figures
The share of residents under 65 living on basic income support (Bürgergeld, formerly Hartz IV) in Elbe-Elster was 8.5% in 2023, 127th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 6.5%. In 2019 the figure was 9.1%.
How high is child poverty in Elbe-Elster?
The number of children under 15 per 100 living in households on basic income support in Elbe-Elster was 11.6 in 2023, 161st highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 10.2. In 2019 the figure was 13.4.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many pensioners need basic income support in Elbe-Elster?
At 1.2% in 2023, the share of people aged 65 and over receiving basic income support in old age in Elbe-Elster ranked 46th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 2.4%). In 2019 the figure was 0.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many households get Wohngeld in Elbe-Elster?
The number of households per 1,000 receiving housing benefit (Wohngeld) in Elbe-Elster was 15.7 in 2022, 176th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 14.7. In 2018 the figure was 12.6.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many households are on a low income in Elbe-Elster?
At 27.0% in 2023, the share of households with a net income below €1,500 a month in Elbe-Elster ranked 98th highest of 400 German districts (district median 23.1%). That is down from 33.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people are in debt in Elbe-Elster?
The share of adults who are over-indebted (private debtors) in Elbe-Elster was 7.7% in 2023, 185th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 7.5%. That is down from 9.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many personal bankruptcies are there in Elbe-Elster?
The number of personal insolvency cases per 1,000 adults in Elbe-Elster was 1.04 in 2023, 142nd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 0.81. That is down from 1.32 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much is rent in Elbe-Elster?
The asking rent per square metre for advertised flats (rounded to the euro) in Elbe-Elster was about €6 in 2024, 24th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at about €9. In 2019 the figure was about €5.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the crime rate in Elbe-Elster?
In 2022, Elbe-Elster had 4,763 recorded crimes per 100,000 residents, compared with 5,341 in the median German district, which ranks it 155th lowest of 400 districts. That is down from 5,463 in 2018.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many single parents receive Bürgergeld in Elbe-Elster?
At 13.9% in 2023, the share of single parents among working-age people on basic income support in Elbe-Elster ranked 98th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 14.9%). It was 12.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Elbe-Elster compares with other districts in Germany
Residents under 65 on basic income support (%) (2023)
Elbe-Elster ranks 127 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der erwerbsfähigen und nicht erwerbsfähigen Leistungsberechtigten nach SGB II an den unter 65-jährigen Einwohnern in %
| Rank | Area | Residents under 65 on basic income support (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 124 | Dresden, Kreisfreie Stadt | 8.6% |
| 125 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | 8.5% |
| 126 | Saalekreis | 8.5% |
| 127 | Elbe-Elster | 8.5% |
| 128 | Altmarkkreis Salzwedel | 8.5% |
| 129 | Pinneberg | 8.4% |
| 130 | Mainz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 8.4% |
Children under 15 on basic income support per 100 (2023)
Elbe-Elster ranks 161 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Nicht erwerbsfähige SGBII-Leistungsberechtigte unter 15 Jahren je 100 Einwohner unter 15 Jahren
| Rank | Area | Children under 15 on basic income support per 100 |
|---|---|---|
| 158 | Odenwaldkreis | 11.6 |
| 159 | Bergstraße | 11.6 |
| 160 | Fürth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 11.6 |
| 161 | Elbe-Elster | 11.6 |
| 162 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | 11.5 |
| 163 | Augsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 11.5 |
| 164 | Ilm-Kreis | 11.5 |
Over-65s on basic income support in old age (%) (2023)
Elbe-Elster ranks 355 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Bevölkerung mit Grundsicherung im Alter an den Einwohnern 65 Jahre und älter in %
| Rank | Area | Over-65s on basic income support in old age (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 352 | Enzkreis | 1.3% |
| 353 | Nürnberger Land | 1.2% |
| 354 | Harz | 1.2% |
| 355 | Elbe-Elster | 1.2% |
| 356 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | 1.2% |
| 357 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | 1.2% |
| 358 | Erlangen-Höchstadt | 1.2% |
Asking rent for advertised flats (€ per m², rounded) (2024)
Elbe-Elster ranks 381 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Wiedervermietungsmieten inserierter Wohnungen (Angebotsmieten)
| Rank | Area | Asking rent for advertised flats (€ per m², rounded) |
|---|---|---|
| 378 | Holzminden | about €6 |
| 379 | Lüchow-Dannenberg | about €6 |
| 380 | Werra-Meißner-Kreis | about €6 |
| 381 | Elbe-Elster | about €6 |
| 382 | Spree-Neiße | about €6 |
| 383 | Chemnitz, Kreisfreie Stadt | about €6 |
| 384 | Erzgebirgskreis | about €6 |
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Sources
- Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung: INKAR – Indikatoren und Karten zur Raum- und Stadtentwicklung: 43 district (Kreise) indicators, 2012-2024 (table service extract), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c743f54caf6…)
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