Economy, jobs and prices in Havelland (Brandenburg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 22,900 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 60% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 396th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Havelland?
The local economy produced €4.3 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Havelland?
About 58,410 people worked in Havelland in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Havelland?
In 2023, Havelland recorded an unemployment rate of 5.7%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 146th highest of 400 districts. That is up from 5.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Havelland?
In 2023, Havelland recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 6.8%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 74th highest of 400 districts. It was 6.9% 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 Havelland?
In 2023, Havelland recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 38.7%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 77th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 36.0%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Havelland?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Havelland was €2,943 in 2023, 14th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. It was €2,468 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Havelland?
At 101.1% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Havelland ranked 29th highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). That is up from 99.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Havelland?
In 2023, Havelland recorded a purchasing power per resident of €29,068, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 170th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €23,117.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Havelland?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Havelland was 14.2% in 2023, 82nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. That is down from 14.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Havelland?
In 2023, Havelland recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -52.7, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 23rd lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was -46.5.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Havelland?
At 4.3 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Havelland ranked 164th highest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). It was 3.3 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Havelland?
The largest part of the economy of Havelland in 2023 was trade, transport, hospitality and communications, at 25.4% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (25.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Havelland?
Factories, mines and energy produced 17.0% of the value added in Havelland in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Havelland growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.8 billion in 2015 to €4.0 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 44% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Havelland?
Of the 58,410 jobs located in Havelland in 2023, 30% in public services, education, health and other services, 16% in industry and 2.6% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Havelland?
The number of people working in Havelland rose by 2.7% between 2015 and 2023, to 58,410.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Havelland compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Havelland ranks 146 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 143 | Peine | 5.7% |
| 144 | Steinburg | 5.7% |
| 145 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 5.7% |
| 146 | Havelland | 5.7% |
| 147 | Cuxhaven | 5.7% |
| 148 | Herford | 5.7% |
| 149 | Euskirchen | 5.6% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Havelland ranks 387 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 384 | Prignitz | €2,946 |
| 385 | Eichsfeld | €2,945 |
| 386 | Schmalkalden-Meiningen | €2,944 |
| 387 | Havelland | €2,943 |
| 388 | Ludwigslust-Parchim | €2,942 |
| 389 | Greiz | €2,931 |
| 390 | Mittelsachsen | €2,925 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Havelland ranks 231 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 228 | Kaiserslautern, Landkreis | €29,097 |
| 229 | Barnim | €29,093 |
| 230 | Höxter | €29,080 |
| 231 | Havelland | €29,068 |
| 232 | Wuppertal, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,038 |
| 233 | Donnersbergkreis | €29,018 |
| 234 | Northeim | €29,009 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Havelland ranks 217 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 214 | Potsdam-Mittelmark | 65.8% |
| 215 | Stendal | 65.8% |
| 216 | Pinneberg | 65.8% |
| 217 | Havelland | 65.8% |
| 218 | Lippe | 65.8% |
| 219 | Bad Dürkheim | 65.8% |
| 220 | Vulkaneifel | 65.7% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Havelland ranks 325 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 322 | Rotenburg (Wümme) | 17.2% |
| 323 | Uelzen | 17.1% |
| 324 | Würzburg, Landkreis | 17.1% |
| 325 | Havelland | 17.0% |
| 326 | Delmenhorst, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.9% |
| 327 | Kaufbeuren, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.9% |
| 328 | Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.9% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Havelland ranks 190 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 187 | Schleswig-Flensburg | 22.5% |
| 188 | Cuxhaven | 22.5% |
| 189 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 22.5% |
| 190 | Havelland | 22.3% |
| 191 | Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.3% |
| 192 | Regen | 22.3% |
| 193 | Kulmbach | 22.3% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Havelland ranks 149 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 146 | Duisburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.4% |
| 147 | Lüchow-Dannenberg | 25.3% |
| 148 | Calw | 25.3% |
| 149 | Havelland | 25.3% |
| 150 | Ahrweiler | 25.3% |
| 151 | Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.3% |
| 152 | Meißen | 25.2% |
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