Economy, jobs and prices in Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt (Lower Saxony, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 50,500 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 132% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 71st highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt?
The local economy produced €9.9 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt?
About 121,710 people worked in Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Oldenburg (Oldenburg)?
In 2023, the city of Oldenburg (Oldenburg) recorded an unemployment rate of 6.3%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 101st highest of 400 districts. That is up from 6.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Oldenburg (Oldenburg)?
In 2023, the city of Oldenburg (Oldenburg) recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 5.3%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 144th highest of 400 districts. It was 5.7% 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 Oldenburg (Oldenburg)?
At 31.7% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in the city of Oldenburg (Oldenburg) ranked 200th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). That is down from 33.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Oldenburg (Oldenburg)?
In 2023, the city of Oldenburg (Oldenburg) recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,735, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 133rd highest of 400 districts. That is up from €3,312 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Oldenburg (Oldenburg)?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in the city of Oldenburg (Oldenburg) was 89.7% in 2023, 169th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. It was 88.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Oldenburg (Oldenburg)?
At €29,137 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in the city of Oldenburg (Oldenburg) ranked 175th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). It was €23,272 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Oldenburg (Oldenburg)?
In 2023, the city of Oldenburg (Oldenburg) recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 18.8%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 170th lowest of 400 districts. It was 18.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Oldenburg (Oldenburg)?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in the city of Oldenburg (Oldenburg) was +22.6 in 2023, 55th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. In 2019 the figure was +22.4.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Oldenburg (Oldenburg)?
At 4.6 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in the city of Oldenburg (Oldenburg) ranked 142nd highest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). In 2019 the figure was 4.0.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt?
The largest part of the economy of Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 34.1% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (28.2%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt?
Factories, mines and energy produced 10.3% of the value added in Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt growing?
Gross value added rose from €6.3 billion in 2015 to €9.1 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 44% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt?
Of the 121,710 jobs located in Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt in 2023, 42% in public services, education, health and other services, 7% in industry and 0.1% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt?
The number of people working in Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt rose by 6.6% between 2015 and 2023, to 121,710.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 101 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 98 | Mettmann | 6.4% |
| 99 | Sömmerda | 6.4% |
| 100 | Saalekreis | 6.4% |
| 101 | Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.3% |
| 102 | Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.3% |
| 103 | Heidekreis | 6.3% |
| 104 | Wittmund | 6.2% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 133 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 130 | Emmendingen | €3,749 |
| 131 | Eichstätt | €3,748 |
| 132 | Neuburg-Schrobenhausen | €3,744 |
| 133 | Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,735 |
| 134 | Märkischer Kreis | €3,735 |
| 135 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | €3,734 |
| 136 | Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,729 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 226 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 223 | Steinburg | €29,202 |
| 224 | Bamberg, Landkreis | €29,176 |
| 225 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,151 |
| 226 | Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,137 |
| 227 | Kitzingen | €29,107 |
| 228 | Kaiserslautern, Landkreis | €29,097 |
| 229 | Barnim | €29,093 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 375 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 372 | Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 59.0% |
| 373 | Regionalverband Saarbrücken | 59.0% |
| 374 | Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | 58.9% |
| 375 | Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt | 58.8% |
| 376 | Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 58.7% |
| 377 | Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 58.7% |
| 378 | Frankenthal (Pfalz), Kreisfreie Stadt | 58.5% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 385 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 382 | Cottbus, Kreisfreie Stadt | 10.8% |
| 383 | Leer | 10.8% |
| 384 | Würzburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 10.7% |
| 385 | Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt | 10.3% |
| 386 | Düsseldorf, Kreisfreie Stadt | 10.3% |
| 387 | Halle (Saale), Kreisfreie Stadt | 9.7% |
| 388 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 9.7% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 48 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Kreisfreie Stadt | 28.3% |
| 46 | Rhein-Sieg-Kreis | 28.3% |
| 47 | Karlsruhe, Landkreis | 28.2% |
| 48 | Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt | 28.2% |
| 49 | Limburg-Weilburg | 28.1% |
| 50 | Fürstenfeldbruck | 28.1% |
| 51 | Erding | 28.0% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 38 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Bonn, Kreisfreie Stadt | 34.4% |
| 36 | Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 34.3% |
| 37 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | 34.2% |
| 38 | Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt | 34.1% |
| 39 | Jena, Kreisfreie Stadt | 34.1% |
| 40 | Bad Kissingen | 33.9% |
| 41 | Birkenfeld | 33.8% |
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