Economy, jobs and prices in Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt (Brandenburg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 41,300 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 108% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 142nd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt?
The local economy produced €2.6 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt?
About 37,680 people worked in Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Frankfurt (Oder)?
At 8.1% in 2023, the unemployment rate in the city of Frankfurt (Oder) ranked 47th highest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). That is up from 7.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Frankfurt (Oder)?
At 8.6% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in the city of Frankfurt (Oder) ranked 33rd highest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). That is down from 9.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Frankfurt (Oder)?
In 2023, the city of Frankfurt (Oder) recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 35.0%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 141st highest of 400 districts. That is up from 34.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Frankfurt (Oder)?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in the city of Frankfurt (Oder) was €3,235 in 2023, 73rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. It was €2,852 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Frankfurt (Oder)?
In 2023, the city of Frankfurt (Oder) recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 111.0%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it the highest of 400 districts. It was 114.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Frankfurt (Oder)?
In 2023, the city of Frankfurt (Oder) recorded a purchasing power per resident of €26,827, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 29th lowest of 400 districts. It was €21,135 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Frankfurt (Oder)?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in the city of Frankfurt (Oder) was 11.2% in 2023, 15th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. In 2019 the figure was 11.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Frankfurt (Oder)?
In 2023, the city of Frankfurt (Oder) recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of +24.2, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 50th highest of 400 districts. It was +25.5 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Frankfurt (Oder)?
At 3.1 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in the city of Frankfurt (Oder) ranked 113th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). That is down from 3.8 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt?
The largest part of the economy of Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 48.4% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (21.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt?
Factories, mines and energy produced 7.3% of the value added in Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt growing?
Gross value added rose from €1.9 billion in 2015 to €2.4 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 28% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt?
Of the 37,680 jobs located in Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023, 49% in public services, education, health and other services, 4% in industry and 0.8% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt?
The number of people working in Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt rose by 0.6% between 2015 and 2023, to 37,680.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 47 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Kassel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 8.2% |
| 45 | Mülheim an der Ruhr, Kreisfreie Stadt | 8.1% |
| 46 | Recklinghausen | 8.1% |
| 47 | Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt | 8.1% |
| 48 | Emden, Kreisfreie Stadt | 8.1% |
| 49 | Kaiserslautern, Kreisfreie Stadt | 8.1% |
| 50 | Wiesbaden, Kreisfreie Stadt | 8.1% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 328 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 325 | Leer | €3,252 |
| 326 | Lichtenfels | €3,249 |
| 327 | Neustadt a. d. Aisch-Bad Windsheim | €3,248 |
| 328 | Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,235 |
| 329 | Ilm-Kreis | €3,227 |
| 330 | Delmenhorst, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,219 |
| 331 | Oberhavel | €3,214 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 372 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 369 | Altmarkkreis Salzwedel | €26,890 |
| 370 | Uckermark | €26,866 |
| 371 | Sonneberg | €26,855 |
| 372 | Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,827 |
| 373 | Kiel, Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,792 |
| 374 | Weimarer Land | €26,789 |
| 375 | Nordhausen | €26,762 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 287 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 284 | Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis | 63.5% |
| 285 | Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis | 63.5% |
| 286 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | 63.5% |
| 287 | Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.4% |
| 288 | Kusel | 63.4% |
| 289 | Cuxhaven | 63.4% |
| 290 | Mayen-Koblenz | 63.4% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 398 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 394 | Offenbach am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | 8.3% |
| 395 | Münster, Kreisfreie Stadt | 8.1% |
| 396 | Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.6% |
| 397 | Main-Taunus-Kreis | 7.5% |
| 398 | Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.3% |
| 399 | Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.0% |
| 400 | Bonn, Kreisfreie Stadt | 3.7% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 235 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 232 | Pirmasens, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.3% |
| 233 | Kelheim | 21.3% |
| 234 | Heidenheim | 21.3% |
| 235 | Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.3% |
| 236 | Rhein-Erft-Kreis | 21.3% |
| 237 | Hof, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.3% |
| 238 | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis | 21.3% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 1 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt | 48.4% |
| 2 | Weimar, Kreisfreie Stadt | 45.8% |
| 3 | Cottbus, Kreisfreie Stadt | 45.0% |
| 4 | Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt | 44.7% |
| 5 | Schwerin, Kreisfreie Stadt | 43.8% |
| 6 | Wilhelmshaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | 42.9% |
| 7 | Werra-Meißner-Kreis | 42.8% |
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