Economy, jobs and prices in Nienburg (Weser) (Lower Saxony, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 34,200 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 89% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 253rd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Nienburg (Weser)?
The local economy produced €4.7 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Nienburg (Weser)?
About 59,160 people worked in Nienburg (Weser) in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Nienburg (Weser)?
At 5.9% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Nienburg (Weser) ranked 124th highest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). It was 4.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Nienburg (Weser)?
At 5.5% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Nienburg (Weser) ranked 134th highest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). It was 5.4% 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 Nienburg (Weser)?
At 31.8% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Nienburg (Weser) ranked 200th highest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). In 2019 the figure was 27.3%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Nienburg (Weser)?
In 2023, Nienburg (Weser) recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,405, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 125th lowest of 400 districts. It was €2,964 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Nienburg (Weser)?
In 2023, Nienburg (Weser) recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 88.9%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 184th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 85.0%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Nienburg (Weser)?
In 2023, Nienburg (Weser) recorded a purchasing power per resident of €28,208, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 112th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €22,409 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Nienburg (Weser)?
In 2023, Nienburg (Weser) recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 20.4%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 168th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 19.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Nienburg (Weser)?
At -22.5 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Nienburg (Weser) ranked 115th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). In 2019 the figure was -18.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Nienburg (Weser)?
In 2023, Nienburg (Weser) had 4.9 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 102nd highest of 400 districts. It was 2.5 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Nienburg (Weser)?
The largest part of the economy of Nienburg (Weser) in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 27.0% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (23.2%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Nienburg (Weser)?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 23.2% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Nienburg (Weser) growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.2 billion in 2015 to €4.3 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 33% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Nienburg (Weser)?
Of the 59,160 jobs located in Nienburg (Weser) in 2023, 36% in public services, education, health and other services, 18% in industry and 4.5% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Nienburg (Weser)?
The number of people working in Nienburg (Weser) rose by 6.0% between 2015 and 2023, to 59,160.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Nienburg (Weser) compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Nienburg (Weser) ranks 124 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 121 | Wolfsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.1% |
| 122 | Spree-Neiße | 6.1% |
| 123 | Ludwigslust-Parchim | 6.0% |
| 124 | Nienburg (Weser) | 5.9% |
| 125 | Stade | 5.9% |
| 126 | Hof, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.9% |
| 127 | Nürnberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.9% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Nienburg (Weser) ranks 276 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 273 | Grafschaft Bentheim | €3,417 |
| 274 | Tirschenreuth | €3,415 |
| 275 | Dithmarschen | €3,414 |
| 276 | Nienburg (Weser) | €3,405 |
| 277 | Bad Dürkheim | €3,405 |
| 278 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | €3,401 |
| 279 | Bayreuth, Landkreis | €3,400 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Nienburg (Weser) ranks 289 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 286 | Vulkaneifel | €28,246 |
| 287 | Gießen, Landkreis | €28,222 |
| 288 | Oberhausen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,211 |
| 289 | Nienburg (Weser) | €28,208 |
| 290 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | €28,195 |
| 291 | Freiburg im Breisgau, Stadtkreis | €28,161 |
| 292 | Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,153 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Nienburg (Weser) ranks 238 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 235 | Kyffhäuserkreis | 65.3% |
| 236 | Wolfsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 65.3% |
| 237 | Aschaffenburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 65.2% |
| 238 | Nienburg (Weser) | 65.2% |
| 239 | Ulm, Stadtkreis | 65.2% |
| 240 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | 65.2% |
| 241 | Minden-Lübbecke | 65.1% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Nienburg (Weser) ranks 231 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 228 | Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen | 23.5% |
| 229 | Stormarn | 23.4% |
| 230 | Pirmasens, Kreisfreie Stadt | 23.4% |
| 231 | Nienburg (Weser) | 23.2% |
| 232 | Segeberg | 23.2% |
| 233 | Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 23.2% |
| 234 | Aichach-Friedberg | 23.1% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Nienburg (Weser) ranks 312 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 309 | Gütersloh | 19.0% |
| 310 | Landkreis Rostock | 19.0% |
| 311 | Rastatt | 18.9% |
| 312 | Nienburg (Weser) | 18.9% |
| 313 | Main-Spessart | 18.8% |
| 314 | Donau-Ries | 18.8% |
| 315 | Traunstein | 18.8% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Nienburg (Weser) ranks 120 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 117 | Lippe | 27.2% |
| 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% |
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