Economy, jobs and prices in Ostprignitz-Ruppin (Brandenburg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 29,800 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 78% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 336th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Ostprignitz-Ruppin?
The local economy produced €3.3 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Ostprignitz-Ruppin?
About 45,570 people worked in Ostprignitz-Ruppin in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Ostprignitz-Ruppin?
The unemployment rate in Ostprignitz-Ruppin was 7.0% in 2023, 79th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 6.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Ostprignitz-Ruppin?
In 2023, Ostprignitz-Ruppin recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 9.4%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 21st highest of 400 districts. It was 8.1% 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 Ostprignitz-Ruppin?
At 35.5% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Ostprignitz-Ruppin ranked 131st highest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). That is up from 31.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Ostprignitz-Ruppin?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Ostprignitz-Ruppin was €3,033 in 2023, 34th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. In 2019 the figure was €2,524.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Ostprignitz-Ruppin?
At 105.6% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Ostprignitz-Ruppin ranked 8th highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). That is up from 104.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Ostprignitz-Ruppin?
The purchasing power per resident in Ostprignitz-Ruppin was €26,905 in 2023, 34th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. It was €21,040 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Ostprignitz-Ruppin?
At 12.3% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Ostprignitz-Ruppin ranked 47th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). It was 11.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Ostprignitz-Ruppin?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Ostprignitz-Ruppin was -10.6 in 2023, 198th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. In 2019 the figure was -9.1.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Ostprignitz-Ruppin?
In 2023, Ostprignitz-Ruppin had 3.1 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 118th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 4.3.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Ostprignitz-Ruppin?
The largest part of the economy of Ostprignitz-Ruppin in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 34.2% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (21.7%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Ostprignitz-Ruppin?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 21.7% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Ostprignitz-Ruppin growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.2 billion in 2015 to €3.0 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 35% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Ostprignitz-Ruppin?
Of the 45,570 jobs located in Ostprignitz-Ruppin in 2023, 40% in public services, education, health and other services, 15% in industry and 5.0% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Ostprignitz-Ruppin?
The number of people working in Ostprignitz-Ruppin fell by 0.3% between 2015 and 2023, to 45,570.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Ostprignitz-Ruppin compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Ostprignitz-Ruppin ranks 81 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | Düren | 7.1% |
| 79 | Holzminden | 7.0% |
| 80 | Märkischer Kreis | 7.0% |
| 81 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | 7.0% |
| 82 | Düsseldorf, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.0% |
| 83 | Hameln-Pyrmont | 7.0% |
| 84 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | 6.9% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Ostprignitz-Ruppin ranks 367 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 370 | Gera, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,019 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Ostprignitz-Ruppin ranks 367 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 364 | Delmenhorst, Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,968 |
| 365 | Sömmerda | €26,917 |
| 366 | Erzgebirgskreis | €26,913 |
| 367 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | €26,905 |
| 368 | Herne, Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,900 |
| 369 | Altmarkkreis Salzwedel | €26,890 |
| 370 | Uckermark | €26,866 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Ostprignitz-Ruppin ranks 203 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | 66.1% |
| 201 | Nordhausen | 66.1% |
| 202 | Lindau (Bodensee) | 66.1% |
| 203 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | 66.1% |
| 204 | Landsberg am Lech | 66.1% |
| 205 | Rems-Murr-Kreis | 66.0% |
| 206 | Nürnberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 66.0% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Ostprignitz-Ruppin ranks 263 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 260 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | 21.9% |
| 261 | Pinneberg | 21.8% |
| 262 | Alzey-Worms | 21.8% |
| 263 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | 21.7% |
| 264 | Duisburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.6% |
| 265 | Fürth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.6% |
| 266 | Augsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.5% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Ostprignitz-Ruppin ranks 320 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 317 | Cloppenburg | 18.7% |
| 318 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | 18.7% |
| 319 | Altötting | 18.7% |
| 320 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | 18.5% |
| 321 | Vechta | 18.5% |
| 322 | Ansbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.5% |
| 323 | Emsland | 18.5% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Ostprignitz-Ruppin ranks 37 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Tübingen, Landkreis | 34.4% |
| 35 | Bonn, Kreisfreie Stadt | 34.4% |
| 36 | Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 34.3% |
| 37 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | 34.2% |
| 38 | Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt | 34.1% |
| 39 | Jena, Kreisfreie Stadt | 34.1% |
| 40 | Bad Kissingen | 33.9% |
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