Economy, jobs and prices in Ammerland (Lower Saxony, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 37,000 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 96% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 207th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Ammerland?
The local economy produced €5.3 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Ammerland?
About 65,580 people worked in Ammerland in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Ammerland?
In 2023, Ammerland recorded an unemployment rate of 4.5%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 174th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 3.6%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Ammerland?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Ammerland was 3.6% in 2023, 144th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. It was 3.1% 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 Ammerland?
In 2023, Ammerland recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 28.0%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 136th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 24.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Ammerland?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Ammerland was €3,345 in 2023, 94th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. In 2019 the figure was €2,979.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Ammerland?
At 88.3% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Ammerland ranked 196th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). In 2019 the figure was 85.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Ammerland?
In 2023, Ammerland recorded a purchasing power per resident of €30,661, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 107th highest of 400 districts. It was €24,445 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Ammerland?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Ammerland was 20.5% in 2023, 159th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. That is down from 21.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Ammerland?
At -8.3 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Ammerland ranked 179th highest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is up from -10.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Ammerland?
At 2.8 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Ammerland ranked 84th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). In 2019 the figure was 5.0.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Ammerland?
The largest part of the economy of Ammerland in 2023 was trade, transport, hospitality and communications, at 24.2% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (22.0%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Ammerland?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 20.4% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Ammerland growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.1 billion in 2015 to €4.8 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 57% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Ammerland?
Of the 65,580 jobs located in Ammerland in 2023, 29% in public services, education, health and other services, 16% in industry and 6.1% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Ammerland?
The number of people working in Ammerland rose by 11.9% between 2015 and 2023, to 65,580.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Ammerland compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Ammerland ranks 228 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 225 | Karlsruhe, Stadtkreis | 4.6% |
| 226 | Steinfurt | 4.6% |
| 227 | Gifhorn | 4.5% |
| 228 | Ammerland | 4.5% |
| 229 | Kusel | 4.5% |
| 230 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | 4.5% |
| 231 | Schmalkalden-Meiningen | 4.5% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Ammerland ranks 307 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 304 | Verden | €3,360 |
| 305 | Erfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,356 |
| 306 | Cochem-Zell | €3,345 |
| 307 | Ammerland | €3,345 |
| 308 | Osterholz | €3,344 |
| 309 | Werra-Meißner-Kreis | €3,340 |
| 310 | Chemnitz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,336 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Ammerland ranks 107 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 104 | Rastatt | €30,731 |
| 105 | Alzey-Worms | €30,699 |
| 106 | Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €30,687 |
| 107 | Ammerland | €30,661 |
| 108 | Unterallgäu | €30,657 |
| 109 | Segeberg | €30,641 |
| 110 | Göppingen | €30,623 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Ammerland ranks 207 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 204 | Landsberg am Lech | 66.1% |
| 205 | Rems-Murr-Kreis | 66.0% |
| 206 | Nürnberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 66.0% |
| 207 | Ammerland | 66.0% |
| 208 | Herford | 65.9% |
| 209 | Neustadt a. d. Waldnaab | 65.9% |
| 210 | Odenwaldkreis | 65.9% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Ammerland ranks 274 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 271 | Fulda | 20.8% |
| 272 | Viersen | 20.6% |
| 273 | Wilhelmshaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | 20.5% |
| 274 | Ammerland | 20.4% |
| 275 | Schleswig-Flensburg | 20.3% |
| 276 | Heinsberg | 20.3% |
| 277 | Recklinghausen | 20.2% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Ammerland ranks 206 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 203 | Barnim | 22.0% |
| 204 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | 22.0% |
| 205 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.0% |
| 206 | Ammerland | 22.0% |
| 207 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | 21.9% |
| 208 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.9% |
| 209 | Unna | 21.9% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Ammerland ranks 247 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 244 | Trier-Saarburg | 21.3% |
| 245 | Nürnberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.2% |
| 246 | Herford | 21.1% |
| 247 | Ammerland | 21.1% |
| 248 | Pinneberg | 21.1% |
| 249 | Emmendingen | 21.0% |
| 250 | Memmingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.0% |
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