Economy, jobs and prices in Uckermark (Brandenburg, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 34,600 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 90% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 242nd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Uckermark?
The local economy produced €4.6 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Uckermark?
About 50,760 people worked in Uckermark in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Uckermark?
The unemployment rate in Uckermark was 10.7% in 2023, 9th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. That is down from 10.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Uckermark?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Uckermark was 13.1% in 2023, the highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. In 2019 the figure was 13.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Uckermark?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Uckermark was 50.8% in 2023, 2nd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 51.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Uckermark?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Uckermark was €3,044 in 2023, 36th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. It was €2,587 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Uckermark?
At 104.5% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Uckermark ranked 11th highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). 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 Uckermark?
At €26,866 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Uckermark ranked 31st lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). That is up from €20,806 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Uckermark?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Uckermark was 10.7% in 2023, 11th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. That is down from 11.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Uckermark?
In 2023, Uckermark recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -9.4, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 188th highest of 400 districts. It was -10.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Uckermark?
In 2023, Uckermark had 3.3 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 138th lowest of 400 districts. That is down from 4.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Uckermark?
The largest part of the economy of Uckermark in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 37.7% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (24.9%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Uckermark?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 37.7% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Uckermark growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.1 billion in 2015 to €4.2 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 36% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Uckermark?
Of the 50,760 jobs located in Uckermark in 2023, 38% in public services, education, health and other services, 15% in industry and 4.8% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Uckermark?
The number of people working in Uckermark fell by 0.2% between 2015 and 2023, to 50,760.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Uckermark compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Uckermark ranks 9 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Hagen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 11.4% |
| 7 | Wilhelmshaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | 11.0% |
| 8 | Herne, Kreisfreie Stadt | 11.0% |
| 9 | Uckermark | 10.7% |
| 10 | Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 10.6% |
| 11 | Krefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | 10.5% |
| 12 | Oberhausen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 10.4% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Uckermark ranks 365 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 362 | Kyffhäuserkreis | €3,073 |
| 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 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Uckermark ranks 370 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 367 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | €26,905 |
| 368 | Herne, Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,900 |
| 369 | Altmarkkreis Salzwedel | €26,890 |
| 370 | Uckermark | €26,866 |
| 371 | Sonneberg | €26,855 |
| 372 | Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,827 |
| 373 | Kiel, Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,792 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Uckermark ranks 301 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 298 | Herzogtum Lauenburg | 63.1% |
| 299 | Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.1% |
| 300 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | 63.1% |
| 301 | Uckermark | 63.1% |
| 302 | Erfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.0% |
| 303 | Friesland (DE) | 62.9% |
| 304 | Nordfriesland | 62.9% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Uckermark ranks 58 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Zwickau | 38.3% |
| 56 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | 38.2% |
| 57 | Ostallgäu | 37.8% |
| 58 | Uckermark | 37.7% |
| 59 | Zollernalbkreis | 37.7% |
| 60 | Sömmerda | 37.6% |
| 61 | Wartburgkreis | 37.5% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Uckermark ranks 377 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 374 | Mansfeld-Südharz | 15.9% |
| 375 | Biberach | 15.6% |
| 376 | Salzlandkreis | 15.6% |
| 377 | Uckermark | 15.5% |
| 378 | Ilm-Kreis | 15.5% |
| 379 | Anhalt-Bitterfeld | 15.5% |
| 380 | Jerichower Land | 15.4% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Uckermark ranks 162 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 159 | Düren | 25.1% |
| 160 | Vogelsbergkreis | 25.0% |
| 161 | Potsdam-Mittelmark | 25.0% |
| 162 | Uckermark | 24.9% |
| 163 | Rotenburg (Wümme) | 24.9% |
| 164 | Bad Dürkheim | 24.8% |
| 165 | Waldeck-Frankenberg | 24.8% |
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