Economy, jobs and prices in Oberspreewald-Lausitz (Brandenburg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 31,300 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 82% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 306th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Oberspreewald-Lausitz?
The local economy produced €3.8 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Oberspreewald-Lausitz?
About 47,990 people worked in Oberspreewald-Lausitz in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Oberspreewald-Lausitz?
The unemployment rate in Oberspreewald-Lausitz was 7.2% in 2023, 70th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 7.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Oberspreewald-Lausitz?
At 5.9% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Oberspreewald-Lausitz ranked 106th highest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). In 2019 the figure was 5.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Oberspreewald-Lausitz?
At 39.6% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Oberspreewald-Lausitz ranked 60th highest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). In 2019 the figure was 40.3%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Oberspreewald-Lausitz?
In 2023, Oberspreewald-Lausitz recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,135, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 51st lowest of 400 districts. It was €2,700 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Oberspreewald-Lausitz?
At 101.1% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Oberspreewald-Lausitz ranked 28th highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). It was 100.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Oberspreewald-Lausitz?
At €27,088 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Oberspreewald-Lausitz ranked 47th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). It was €21,063 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Oberspreewald-Lausitz?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Oberspreewald-Lausitz was 10.9% in 2023, 12th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. That is up from 10.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Oberspreewald-Lausitz?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Oberspreewald-Lausitz was -8.1 in 2023, 178th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. It was -4.3 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Oberspreewald-Lausitz?
At 1.8 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Oberspreewald-Lausitz ranked 21st lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). It was 3.5 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Oberspreewald-Lausitz?
The largest part of the economy of Oberspreewald-Lausitz in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 27.1% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (23.6%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Oberspreewald-Lausitz?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 27.1% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Oberspreewald-Lausitz growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.1 billion in 2015 to €3.5 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 13% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Oberspreewald-Lausitz?
Of the 47,990 jobs located in Oberspreewald-Lausitz in 2023, 30% in public services, education, health and other services, 19% in industry and 2.0% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Oberspreewald-Lausitz?
The number of people working in Oberspreewald-Lausitz fell by 3.5% between 2015 and 2023, to 47,990.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Oberspreewald-Lausitz compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Oberspreewald-Lausitz ranks 70 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Rostock, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.3% |
| 68 | Frankenthal (Pfalz), Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.3% |
| 69 | Leverkusen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.3% |
| 70 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | 7.2% |
| 71 | Osnabrück, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.2% |
| 72 | Burgenlandkreis | 7.2% |
| 73 | Unna | 7.2% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Oberspreewald-Lausitz ranks 350 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 347 | Nordwestmecklenburg | €3,148 |
| 348 | Spree-Neiße | €3,141 |
| 349 | Helmstedt | €3,138 |
| 350 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | €3,135 |
| 351 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | €3,132 |
| 352 | Nordhausen | €3,131 |
| 353 | Cloppenburg | €3,128 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Oberspreewald-Lausitz ranks 354 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 351 | Ludwigslust-Parchim | €27,157 |
| 352 | Vogtlandkreis | €27,156 |
| 353 | Leer | €27,151 |
| 354 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | €27,088 |
| 355 | Altenburger Land | €27,068 |
| 356 | Freyung-Grafenau | €27,065 |
| 357 | Gotha | €27,042 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Oberspreewald-Lausitz ranks 131 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 128 | Esslingen | 68.2% |
| 129 | Verden | 68.2% |
| 130 | Rosenheim, Landkreis | 68.2% |
| 131 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | 68.1% |
| 132 | Amberg-Sulzbach | 68.0% |
| 133 | Warendorf | 68.0% |
| 134 | Kaufbeuren, Kreisfreie Stadt | 68.0% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Oberspreewald-Lausitz ranks 175 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 172 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | 27.4% |
| 173 | Konstanz | 27.4% |
| 174 | Altmarkkreis Salzwedel | 27.3% |
| 175 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | 27.1% |
| 176 | Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald | 27.1% |
| 177 | Regen | 27.1% |
| 178 | Roth | 26.9% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Oberspreewald-Lausitz ranks 286 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 283 | Mayen-Koblenz | 20.0% |
| 284 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | 19.9% |
| 285 | Borken | 19.9% |
| 286 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | 19.9% |
| 287 | Suhl, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.9% |
| 288 | Saarlouis | 19.8% |
| 289 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 19.8% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Oberspreewald-Lausitz ranks 193 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 190 | Donnersbergkreis | 23.6% |
| 191 | Gifhorn | 23.6% |
| 192 | Minden-Lübbecke | 23.6% |
| 193 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | 23.6% |
| 194 | Ilm-Kreis | 23.6% |
| 195 | Günzburg | 23.6% |
| 196 | Ludwigslust-Parchim | 23.6% |
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