Economy, jobs and prices in Osterholz (Lower Saxony, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 24,400 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 64% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 389th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Osterholz?
The local economy produced €3.1 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Osterholz?
About 42,770 people worked in Osterholz in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Osterholz?
The unemployment rate in Osterholz was 3.5% in 2023, 87th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. That is up from 3.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Osterholz?
In 2023, Osterholz recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 3.8%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 154th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 4.0%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Osterholz?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Osterholz was 28.2% in 2023, 137th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. In 2019 the figure was 23.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Osterholz?
At €3,344 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Osterholz ranked 93rd lowest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). It was €2,899 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Osterholz?
At 89.9% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Osterholz ranked 162nd highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). That is up from 84.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Osterholz?
In 2023, Osterholz recorded a purchasing power per resident of €30,776, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 98th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €24,529.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Osterholz?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Osterholz was 25.1% in 2023, 16th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. That is down from 26.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Osterholz?
At -63.4 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Osterholz ranked 17th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). In 2019 the figure was -65.9.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Osterholz?
In 2023, Osterholz had 4.0 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 185th highest of 400 districts. That is down from 6.3 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Osterholz?
The largest part of the economy of Osterholz in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 28.6% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (24.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Osterholz?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 16.2% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Osterholz growing?
Gross value added rose from €1.9 billion in 2015 to €2.8 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 49% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Osterholz?
Of the 42,770 jobs located in Osterholz in 2023, 37% in public services, education, health and other services, 12% in industry and 2.6% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Osterholz?
The number of people working in Osterholz rose by 9.1% between 2015 and 2023, to 42,770.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Osterholz compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Osterholz ranks 314 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 311 | Rottal-Inn | 3.5% |
| 312 | Coesfeld | 3.5% |
| 313 | Kronach | 3.5% |
| 314 | Osterholz | 3.5% |
| 315 | Freudenstadt | 3.5% |
| 316 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | 3.4% |
| 317 | Böblingen | 3.4% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Osterholz ranks 308 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 305 | Erfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,356 |
| 306 | Cochem-Zell | €3,345 |
| 307 | Ammerland | €3,345 |
| 308 | Osterholz | €3,344 |
| 309 | Werra-Meißner-Kreis | €3,340 |
| 310 | Chemnitz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,336 |
| 311 | Ansbach, Landkreis | €3,336 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Osterholz ranks 98 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 95 | Hohenlohekreis | €30,848 |
| 96 | Wolfenbüttel | €30,835 |
| 97 | Fürth, Kreisfreie Stadt | €30,810 |
| 98 | Osterholz | €30,776 |
| 99 | Viersen | €30,760 |
| 100 | Landshut, Landkreis | €30,759 |
| 101 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | €30,739 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Osterholz ranks 163 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 160 | Salzlandkreis | 67.2% |
| 161 | Ostalbkreis | 67.2% |
| 162 | Reutlingen | 67.2% |
| 163 | Osterholz | 67.2% |
| 164 | Mecklenburgische Seenplatte | 67.1% |
| 165 | Coesfeld | 67.0% |
| 166 | Main-Taunus-Kreis | 67.0% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Osterholz ranks 335 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 332 | Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.4% |
| 333 | Bielefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.4% |
| 334 | Berchtesgadener Land | 16.2% |
| 335 | Osterholz | 16.2% |
| 336 | Dachau | 16.2% |
| 337 | Aurich | 16.0% |
| 338 | Braunschweig, Kreisfreie Stadt | 15.9% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Osterholz ranks 130 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 127 | Potsdam-Mittelmark | 24.3% |
| 128 | Dresden, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.3% |
| 129 | Chemnitz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.3% |
| 130 | Osterholz | 24.3% |
| 131 | Heilbronn, Stadtkreis | 24.2% |
| 132 | Kaiserslautern, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.2% |
| 133 | Lüneburg, Landkreis | 24.2% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Osterholz ranks 99 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 96 | Vulkaneifel | 28.9% |
| 97 | Helmstedt | 28.8% |
| 98 | Mansfeld-Südharz | 28.7% |
| 99 | Osterholz | 28.6% |
| 100 | Euskirchen | 28.5% |
| 101 | Städteregion Aachen | 28.5% |
| 102 | Goslar | 28.4% |
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