Economy, jobs and prices in Friesland (DE) (Lower Saxony, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 29,700 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 77% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 338th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Friesland (DE)?
The local economy produced €3.3 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Friesland (DE)?
About 44,270 people worked in Friesland (DE) in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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The unemployment rate in Friesland was 4.7% in 2023, 183rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 4.3%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Friesland?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Friesland was 3.9% in 2023, 157th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. In 2019 the figure was 3.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Friesland?
In 2023, Friesland recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 27.2%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 123rd lowest of 400 districts. It was 27.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Friesland?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Friesland was €3,391 in 2023, 110th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. That is up from €3,076 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Friesland?
At 84.5% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Friesland ranked 96th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). In 2019 the figure was 77.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Friesland?
The purchasing power per resident in Friesland was €29,296 in 2023, 191st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. In 2019 the figure was €23,168.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Friesland?
At 23.8% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Friesland ranked 44th highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). That is up from 23.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Friesland?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Friesland was -25.4 in 2023, 101st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. In 2019 the figure was -23.5.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Friesland?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Friesland was 2.5 in 2023, 57th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. In 2019 the figure was 2.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Friesland (DE)?
The largest part of the economy of Friesland (DE) in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 29.1% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (24.7%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Friesland (DE)?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 18.5% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Friesland (DE) growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.2 billion in 2015 to €3.1 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 37% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Friesland (DE)?
Of the 44,270 jobs located in Friesland (DE) in 2023, 37% in public services, education, health and other services, 13% in industry and 3.1% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Friesland (DE)?
The number of people working in Friesland (DE) rose by 5.1% between 2015 and 2023, to 44,270.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Friesland (DE) compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Friesland (DE) ranks 218 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 215 | Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis | 4.8% |
| 216 | Heidelberg, Stadtkreis | 4.8% |
| 217 | Limburg-Weilburg | 4.7% |
| 218 | Friesland (DE) | 4.7% |
| 219 | Darmstadt-Dieburg | 4.7% |
| 220 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | 4.7% |
| 221 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | 4.6% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Friesland (DE) ranks 291 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 288 | Schaumburg | €3,394 |
| 289 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | €3,393 |
| 290 | Heidekreis | €3,393 |
| 291 | Friesland (DE) | €3,391 |
| 292 | Höxter | €3,385 |
| 293 | Birkenfeld | €3,384 |
| 294 | Trier-Saarburg | €3,379 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Friesland (DE) ranks 210 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 207 | Würzburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,311 |
| 208 | Borken | €29,308 |
| 209 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | €29,300 |
| 210 | Friesland (DE) | €29,296 |
| 211 | Südwestpfalz | €29,292 |
| 212 | Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,278 |
| 213 | Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen | €29,255 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Friesland (DE) ranks 303 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 305 | Unna | 62.9% |
| 306 | Worms, Kreisfreie Stadt | 62.9% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Friesland (DE) ranks 304 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | Chemnitz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.8% |
| 302 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.8% |
| 303 | Nordfriesland | 18.6% |
| 304 | Friesland (DE) | 18.5% |
| 305 | Heilbronn, Stadtkreis | 18.4% |
| 306 | Trier, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.3% |
| 307 | Gießen, Landkreis | 18.3% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Friesland (DE) ranks 112 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 109 | Regionalverband Saarbrücken | 24.9% |
| 110 | Bielefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.8% |
| 111 | Oberhausen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.8% |
| 112 | Friesland (DE) | 24.7% |
| 113 | Schwalm-Eder-Kreis | 24.7% |
| 114 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | 24.7% |
| 115 | Hameln-Pyrmont | 24.6% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Friesland (DE) ranks 93 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | Pirmasens, Kreisfreie Stadt | 29.4% |
| 91 | Plön | 29.4% |
| 92 | Regionalverband Saarbrücken | 29.3% |
| 93 | Friesland (DE) | 29.1% |
| 94 | Erzgebirgskreis | 29.1% |
| 95 | Harz | 29.0% |
| 96 | Vulkaneifel | 28.9% |
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