Economy, jobs and prices in Oder-Spree (Brandenburg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 37,000 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 96% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 206th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Oder-Spree?
The local economy produced €7.5 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Oder-Spree?
About 85,030 people worked in Oder-Spree in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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The unemployment rate in Oder-Spree was 6.2% in 2023, 106th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 6.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Oder-Spree?
At 7.2% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Oder-Spree ranked 58th highest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). It was 9.1% 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 Oder-Spree?
At 50.0% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Oder-Spree ranked 3rd highest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). In 2019 the figure was 46.4%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Oder-Spree?
At €3,185 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Oder-Spree ranked 63rd lowest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). It was €2,753 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Oder-Spree?
At 103.7% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Oder-Spree ranked 12th highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). In 2019 the figure was 105.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Oder-Spree?
In 2023, Oder-Spree recorded a purchasing power per resident of €28,524, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 139th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €22,255.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Oder-Spree?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Oder-Spree was 10.1% in 2023, 3rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. That is down from 12.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Oder-Spree?
At -4.6 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Oder-Spree ranked 156th highest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is up from -25.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Oder-Spree?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Oder-Spree was 3.8 in 2023, 196th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. It was also 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 Oder-Spree?
The largest part of the economy of Oder-Spree in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 36.1% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (22.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Oder-Spree?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 36.1% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Oder-Spree growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.8 billion in 2015 to €6.8 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 79% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Oder-Spree?
Of the 85,030 jobs located in Oder-Spree in 2023, 31% in public services, education, health and other services, 25% in industry and 1.8% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Oder-Spree?
The number of people working in Oder-Spree rose by 20.2% between 2015 and 2023, to 85,030.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Oder-Spree compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Oder-Spree ranks 106 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 103 | Heidekreis | 6.3% |
| 104 | Wittmund | 6.2% |
| 105 | Trier, Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.2% |
| 106 | Oder-Spree | 6.2% |
| 107 | Helmstedt | 6.2% |
| 108 | Aschaffenburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.2% |
| 109 | Rhein-Erft-Kreis | 6.1% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Oder-Spree ranks 338 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 335 | Schleswig-Flensburg | €3,194 |
| 336 | Zwickau | €3,189 |
| 337 | Wartburgkreis | €3,187 |
| 338 | Oder-Spree | €3,185 |
| 339 | Südwestpfalz | €3,184 |
| 340 | Ostholstein | €3,177 |
| 341 | Coburg, Landkreis | €3,175 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Oder-Spree ranks 262 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 259 | Vogelsbergkreis | €28,586 |
| 260 | Odenwaldkreis | €28,585 |
| 261 | Wesermarsch | €28,567 |
| 262 | Oder-Spree | €28,524 |
| 263 | Regionalverband Saarbrücken | €28,515 |
| 264 | Dessau-Roßlau, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,506 |
| 265 | Leipzig | €28,503 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Oder-Spree ranks 168 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 165 | Coesfeld | 67.0% |
| 166 | Main-Taunus-Kreis | 67.0% |
| 167 | Germersheim | 66.9% |
| 168 | Oder-Spree | 66.9% |
| 169 | Nordwestmecklenburg | 66.9% |
| 170 | Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis | 66.8% |
| 171 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 66.8% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Oder-Spree ranks 69 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Coburg, Landkreis | 36.3% |
| 67 | Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt | 36.2% |
| 68 | Salzlandkreis | 36.1% |
| 69 | Oder-Spree | 36.1% |
| 70 | Dithmarschen | 35.7% |
| 71 | Cham | 35.3% |
| 72 | Groß-Gerau | 35.2% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Oder-Spree ranks 372 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 369 | Wilhelmshaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.2% |
| 370 | Zweibrücken, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.1% |
| 371 | Wesermarsch | 16.0% |
| 372 | Oder-Spree | 15.9% |
| 373 | Greiz | 15.9% |
| 374 | Mansfeld-Südharz | 15.9% |
| 375 | Biberach | 15.6% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Oder-Spree ranks 217 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 214 | Frankenthal (Pfalz), Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.5% |
| 215 | Fürth, Landkreis | 22.3% |
| 216 | Dachau | 22.3% |
| 217 | Oder-Spree | 22.3% |
| 218 | Krefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.3% |
| 219 | Neumünster, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.3% |
| 220 | Ulm, Stadtkreis | 22.2% |
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