Economy, jobs and prices in Märkisch-Oderland (Brandenburg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 24,500 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 64% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 387th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Märkisch-Oderland?
The local economy produced €5.4 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Märkisch-Oderland?
About 71,410 people worked in Märkisch-Oderland in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Märkisch-Oderland?
In 2023, Märkisch-Oderland recorded an unemployment rate of 5.4%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 165th highest of 400 districts. It was also 5.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Märkisch-Oderland?
At 7.0% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Märkisch-Oderland ranked 63rd highest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). In 2019 the figure was 7.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Märkisch-Oderland?
In 2023, Märkisch-Oderland recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 33.0%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 172nd highest of 400 districts. It was 35.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Märkisch-Oderland?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Märkisch-Oderland was €3,038 in 2023, 35th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. In 2019 the figure was €2,625.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Märkisch-Oderland?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Märkisch-Oderland was 104.9% in 2023, 10th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. In 2019 the figure was 106.0%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Märkisch-Oderland?
At €28,856 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Märkisch-Oderland ranked 155th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). That is up from €22,547 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Märkisch-Oderland?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Märkisch-Oderland was 13.7% in 2023, 74th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. It was 13.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Märkisch-Oderland?
At -48.6 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Märkisch-Oderland ranked 32nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is up from -50.1 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Märkisch-Oderland?
At 3.8 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Märkisch-Oderland ranked 192nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). In 2019 the figure was 3.6.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Märkisch-Oderland?
The largest part of the economy of Märkisch-Oderland in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 29.8% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (22.7%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Märkisch-Oderland?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 15.5% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Märkisch-Oderland growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.3 billion in 2015 to €5.0 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 48% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Märkisch-Oderland?
Of the 71,410 jobs located in Märkisch-Oderland in 2023, 35% in public services, education, health and other services, 10% in industry and 2.8% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Märkisch-Oderland?
The number of people working in Märkisch-Oderland rose by 7.7% between 2015 and 2023, to 71,410.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Märkisch-Oderland compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Märkisch-Oderland ranks 166 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 163 | Heilbronn, Stadtkreis | 5.5% |
| 164 | Barnim | 5.5% |
| 165 | Rhein-Sieg-Kreis | 5.4% |
| 166 | Märkisch-Oderland | 5.4% |
| 167 | Ilm-Kreis | 5.4% |
| 168 | Braunschweig, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.4% |
| 169 | Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.4% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Märkisch-Oderland ranks 366 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 363 | Stendal | €3,063 |
| 364 | Anhalt-Bitterfeld | €3,053 |
| 365 | Uckermark | €3,044 |
| 366 | Märkisch-Oderland | €3,038 |
| 367 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | €3,033 |
| 368 | Jerichower Land | €3,031 |
| 369 | Vorpommern-Greifswald | €3,022 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Märkisch-Oderland ranks 246 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 243 | Bielefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,878 |
| 244 | Goslar | €28,865 |
| 245 | Groß-Gerau | €28,859 |
| 246 | Märkisch-Oderland | €28,856 |
| 247 | Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,849 |
| 248 | Heinsberg | €28,829 |
| 249 | Uelzen | €28,822 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Märkisch-Oderland ranks 198 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 195 | Donnersbergkreis | 66.3% |
| 196 | Peine | 66.3% |
| 197 | Soest | 66.3% |
| 198 | Märkisch-Oderland | 66.2% |
| 199 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | 66.2% |
| 200 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | 66.1% |
| 201 | Nordhausen | 66.1% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Märkisch-Oderland ranks 346 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 343 | Rostock, Kreisfreie Stadt | 15.7% |
| 344 | Ebersberg | 15.7% |
| 345 | Lüneburg, Landkreis | 15.6% |
| 346 | Märkisch-Oderland | 15.5% |
| 347 | Ostholstein | 15.2% |
| 348 | Cochem-Zell | 15.1% |
| 349 | Kaiserslautern, Landkreis | 15.1% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Märkisch-Oderland ranks 179 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 176 | Coesfeld | 22.8% |
| 177 | Euskirchen | 22.8% |
| 178 | Cottbus, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.7% |
| 179 | Märkisch-Oderland | 22.7% |
| 180 | Reutlingen | 22.7% |
| 181 | Donnersbergkreis | 22.7% |
| 182 | Göppingen | 22.6% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Märkisch-Oderland ranks 85 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Wittmund | 29.9% |
| 83 | Uelzen | 29.9% |
| 84 | Saale-Orla-Kreis | 29.9% |
| 85 | Märkisch-Oderland | 29.8% |
| 86 | Hildesheim | 29.8% |
| 87 | Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 29.7% |
| 88 | Augsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 29.7% |
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