Economy, jobs and prices in Northeim (Lower Saxony, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 31,300 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 82% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 307th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Northeim?
The local economy produced €4.4 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Northeim?
About 62,830 people worked in Northeim in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Northeim?
In 2023, Northeim recorded an unemployment rate of 5.7%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 136th highest of 400 districts. It was 5.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Northeim?
In 2023, Northeim recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 6.2%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 93rd highest of 400 districts. That is up from 5.8% 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 Northeim?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Northeim was 37.7% in 2023, 90th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. In 2019 the figure was 35.0%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Northeim?
In 2023, Northeim recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,465, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 142nd lowest of 400 districts. It was €3,109 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Northeim?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Northeim was 93.2% in 2023, 96th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. In 2019 the figure was 86.6%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Northeim?
The purchasing power per resident in Northeim was €29,009 in 2023, 167th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. It was €22,817 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Northeim?
In 2023, Northeim recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 19.0%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 177th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 19.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Northeim?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Northeim was -14.4 in 2023, 182nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. It was -12.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Northeim?
At 2.0 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Northeim ranked 30th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). In 2019 the figure was 4.6.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Northeim?
The largest part of the economy of Northeim in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 25.9% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (25.6%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Northeim?
Factories, mines and energy produced 25.6% of the value added in Northeim in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Northeim growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.2 billion in 2015 to €4.1 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 25% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Northeim?
Of the 62,830 jobs located in Northeim in 2023, 33% in public services, education, health and other services, 24% in industry and 4.9% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Northeim?
The number of people working in Northeim rose by 3.2% between 2015 and 2023, to 62,830.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Northeim compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Northeim ranks 136 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 133 | Dithmarschen | 5.8% |
| 134 | Leer | 5.8% |
| 135 | Vogtlandkreis | 5.8% |
| 136 | Northeim | 5.7% |
| 137 | Schaumburg | 5.7% |
| 138 | Groß-Gerau | 5.7% |
| 139 | Meißen | 5.7% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Northeim ranks 259 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 256 | Peine | €3,469 |
| 257 | Erding | €3,468 |
| 258 | Vulkaneifel | €3,466 |
| 259 | Northeim | €3,465 |
| 260 | Lüneburg, Landkreis | €3,463 |
| 261 | Neumünster, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,460 |
| 262 | Roth | €3,455 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Northeim ranks 234 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 231 | Havelland | €29,068 |
| 232 | Wuppertal, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,038 |
| 233 | Donnersbergkreis | €29,018 |
| 234 | Northeim | €29,009 |
| 235 | Augsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,004 |
| 236 | Städteregion Aachen | €28,985 |
| 237 | Bad Kissingen | €28,980 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Northeim ranks 110 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 107 | Spree-Neiße | 68.7% |
| 108 | Gotha | 68.7% |
| 109 | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis | 68.6% |
| 110 | Northeim | 68.6% |
| 111 | Elbe-Elster | 68.6% |
| 112 | Diepholz | 68.6% |
| 113 | Mainz-Bingen | 68.5% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Northeim ranks 202 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 199 | Meißen | 25.7% |
| 200 | Rottal-Inn | 25.7% |
| 201 | Bergstraße | 25.6% |
| 202 | Northeim | 25.6% |
| 203 | Goslar | 25.5% |
| 204 | Stade | 25.5% |
| 205 | Landshut, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.5% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Northeim ranks 249 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 246 | Gera, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.1% |
| 247 | Neustadt a. d. Waldnaab | 21.1% |
| 248 | Schwäbisch Hall | 21.1% |
| 249 | Northeim | 21.0% |
| 250 | Forchheim | 21.0% |
| 251 | Freiburg im Breisgau, Stadtkreis | 21.0% |
| 252 | Kitzingen | 20.9% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Northeim ranks 135 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 132 | Herzogtum Lauenburg | 26.3% |
| 133 | Neunkirchen | 26.1% |
| 134 | Bautzen | 26.0% |
| 135 | Northeim | 25.9% |
| 136 | Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis | 25.7% |
| 137 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | 25.7% |
| 138 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | 25.6% |
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