Economy, jobs and prices in Oberhavel (Brandenburg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 27,800 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 72% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 363rd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Oberhavel?
The local economy produced €6.8 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Oberhavel?
About 79,490 people worked in Oberhavel in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Oberhavel?
In 2023, Oberhavel recorded an unemployment rate of 4.9%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 196th lowest of 400 districts. It was also 4.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Oberhavel?
At 5.6% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Oberhavel ranked 129th highest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). It was 5.7% 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 Oberhavel?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Oberhavel was 41.0% in 2023, 44th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. That is up from 40.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Oberhavel?
At €3,214 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Oberhavel ranked 70th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). In 2019 the figure was €2,811.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Oberhavel?
In 2023, Oberhavel recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 103.4%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 13th highest of 400 districts. It was 101.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Oberhavel?
The purchasing power per resident in Oberhavel was €29,643 in 2023, 185th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. It was €23,579 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Oberhavel?
In 2023, Oberhavel recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 14.2%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 82nd lowest of 400 districts. That is down from 14.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Oberhavel?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Oberhavel was -48.6 in 2023, 31st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. In 2019 the figure was -47.8.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Oberhavel?
At 3.1 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Oberhavel ranked 114th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). It was 4.0 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Oberhavel?
The largest part of the economy of Oberhavel in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 25.2% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (24.2%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Oberhavel?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 24.2% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Oberhavel growing?
Gross value added rose from €4.6 billion in 2015 to €6.2 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 36% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Oberhavel?
Of the 79,490 jobs located in Oberhavel in 2023, 33% in public services, education, health and other services, 17% in industry and 1.9% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Oberhavel?
The number of people working in Oberhavel rose by 5.5% between 2015 and 2023, to 79,490.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Oberhavel compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Oberhavel ranks 206 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 203 | Kaiserslautern, Landkreis | 5.0% |
| 204 | Main-Taunus-Kreis | 4.9% |
| 205 | Münster, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.9% |
| 206 | Oberhavel | 4.9% |
| 207 | Segeberg | 4.9% |
| 208 | Ostholstein | 4.9% |
| 209 | Saarpfalz-Kreis | 4.9% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Oberhavel ranks 331 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 328 | Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,235 |
| 329 | Ilm-Kreis | €3,227 |
| 330 | Delmenhorst, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,219 |
| 331 | Oberhavel | €3,214 |
| 332 | Schweinfurt, Landkreis | €3,213 |
| 333 | Wittmund | €3,211 |
| 334 | Kronach | €3,205 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Oberhavel ranks 185 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 182 | Recklinghausen | €29,673 |
| 183 | Nürnberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,662 |
| 184 | Pforzheim, Stadtkreis | €29,657 |
| 185 | Oberhavel | €29,643 |
| 186 | Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,595 |
| 187 | Kempten (Allgäu), Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,515 |
| 188 | Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis | €29,510 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Oberhavel ranks 193 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 190 | Göppingen | 66.3% |
| 191 | Cottbus, Kreisfreie Stadt | 66.3% |
| 192 | Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen | 66.3% |
| 193 | Oberhavel | 66.3% |
| 194 | Borken | 66.3% |
| 195 | Donnersbergkreis | 66.3% |
| 196 | Peine | 66.3% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Oberhavel ranks 223 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 220 | Bad Kreuznach | 24.4% |
| 221 | Eichstätt | 24.4% |
| 222 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.3% |
| 223 | Oberhavel | 24.2% |
| 224 | Steinburg | 24.0% |
| 225 | Göttingen | 24.0% |
| 226 | Hildesheim | 23.8% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Oberhavel ranks 147 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 144 | Merzig-Wadern | 23.5% |
| 145 | Neunkirchen | 23.5% |
| 146 | Oberallgäu | 23.5% |
| 147 | Oberhavel | 23.5% |
| 148 | Neu-Ulm | 23.5% |
| 149 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | 23.4% |
| 150 | Wolfenbüttel | 23.4% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Oberhavel ranks 154 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 151 | Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.3% |
| 152 | Meißen | 25.2% |
| 153 | Gotha | 25.2% |
| 154 | Oberhavel | 25.2% |
| 155 | Wesel | 25.2% |
| 156 | Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.2% |
| 157 | Wittenberg | 25.2% |
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