Economy, jobs and prices in Cuxhaven (Lower Saxony, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 28,500 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 74% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 356th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Cuxhaven?
The local economy produced €6.4 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Cuxhaven?
About 78,580 people worked in Cuxhaven in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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The unemployment rate in Cuxhaven was 5.7% in 2023, 147th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 5.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Cuxhaven?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Cuxhaven was 5.0% in 2023, 160th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. It was 4.7% 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 Cuxhaven?
At 39.5% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Cuxhaven ranked 62nd highest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). That is up from 37.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Cuxhaven?
In 2023, Cuxhaven recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,329, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 88th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €2,986.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Cuxhaven?
At 88.4% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Cuxhaven ranked 199th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). That is up from 82.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Cuxhaven?
At €29,773 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Cuxhaven ranked 173rd highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). It was €23,609 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Cuxhaven?
At 25.3% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Cuxhaven ranked 14th highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). It was 27.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Cuxhaven?
In 2023, Cuxhaven recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -44.5, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 39th lowest of 400 districts. It was -49.5 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Cuxhaven?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Cuxhaven was 5.6 in 2023, 62nd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. It was 6.8 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Cuxhaven?
The largest part of the economy of Cuxhaven in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 26.9% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (22.5%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Cuxhaven?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 17.8% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Cuxhaven growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.9 billion in 2015 to €5.8 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 50% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Cuxhaven?
Of the 78,580 jobs located in Cuxhaven in 2023, 38% in public services, education, health and other services, 11% in industry and 4.7% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Cuxhaven?
The number of people working in Cuxhaven rose by 8.2% between 2015 and 2023, to 78,580.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Cuxhaven compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Cuxhaven ranks 147 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 144 | Steinburg | 5.7% |
| 145 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 5.7% |
| 146 | Havelland | 5.7% |
| 147 | Cuxhaven | 5.7% |
| 148 | Herford | 5.7% |
| 149 | Euskirchen | 5.6% |
| 150 | Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis | 5.6% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Cuxhaven ranks 313 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 310 | Chemnitz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,336 |
| 311 | Ansbach, Landkreis | €3,336 |
| 312 | Alzey-Worms | €3,332 |
| 313 | Cuxhaven | €3,329 |
| 314 | Diepholz | €3,327 |
| 315 | Vechta | €3,325 |
| 316 | Bamberg, Landkreis | €3,316 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Cuxhaven ranks 173 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 170 | Kassel, Landkreis | €29,792 |
| 171 | Bad Kreuznach | €29,788 |
| 172 | Heidenheim | €29,776 |
| 173 | Cuxhaven | €29,773 |
| 174 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | €29,769 |
| 175 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | €29,760 |
| 176 | Lüneburg, Landkreis | €29,752 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Cuxhaven ranks 289 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 286 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | 63.5% |
| 287 | Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.4% |
| 288 | Kusel | 63.4% |
| 289 | Cuxhaven | 63.4% |
| 290 | Mayen-Koblenz | 63.4% |
| 291 | Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.3% |
| 292 | Kaiserslautern, Landkreis | 63.3% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Cuxhaven ranks 316 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 313 | Limburg-Weilburg | 17.9% |
| 314 | Rhein-Neckar-Kreis | 17.9% |
| 315 | Landkreis Rostock | 17.9% |
| 316 | Cuxhaven | 17.8% |
| 317 | Werra-Meißner-Kreis | 17.8% |
| 318 | Rhein-Sieg-Kreis | 17.7% |
| 319 | Dresden, Kreisfreie Stadt | 17.6% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Cuxhaven ranks 188 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 185 | Viersen | 22.5% |
| 186 | Haßberge | 22.5% |
| 187 | Schleswig-Flensburg | 22.5% |
| 188 | Cuxhaven | 22.5% |
| 189 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 22.5% |
| 190 | Havelland | 22.3% |
| 191 | Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.3% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Cuxhaven ranks 121 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 118 | Hameln-Pyrmont | 27.0% |
| 119 | Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis | 27.0% |
| 120 | Nienburg (Weser) | 27.0% |
| 121 | Cuxhaven | 26.9% |
| 122 | Altmarkkreis Salzwedel | 26.9% |
| 123 | Amberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 26.8% |
| 124 | Rhein-Sieg-Kreis | 26.8% |
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