Economy, jobs and prices in Peine (Lower Saxony, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 23,700 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 62% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 393rd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Peine?
The local economy produced €3.6 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
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About 46,670 people worked in Peine in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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The unemployment rate in Peine was 5.7% in 2023, 143rd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 4.4%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Peine?
At 5.7% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Peine ranked 117th highest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). It was 4.6% 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 Peine?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Peine was 35.3% in 2023, 135th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. That is up from 26.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Peine?
At €3,469 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Peine ranked 145th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). That is up from €3,096 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Peine?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Peine was 92.2% in 2023, 115th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. In 2019 the figure was 86.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Peine?
The purchasing power per resident in Peine was €29,246 in 2023, 186th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. It was €23,492 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Peine?
At 22.0% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Peine ranked 105th highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). In 2019 the figure was 22.4%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Peine?
At -69.8 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Peine ranked 9th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is down from -64.1 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Peine?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Peine was 4.4 in 2023, 154th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 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 Peine?
The largest part of the economy of Peine in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 25.2% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (23.8%).
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Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 25.2% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
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Gross value added rose from €2.5 billion in 2015 to €3.3 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 31% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Peine?
Of the 46,670 jobs located in Peine in 2023, 34% in public services, education, health and other services, 19% in industry and 1.6% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Peine?
The number of people working in Peine rose by 3.2% between 2015 and 2023, to 46,670.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Peine compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Peine ranks 143 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 140 | Celle | 5.7% |
| 141 | Saarlouis | 5.7% |
| 142 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.7% |
| 143 | Peine | 5.7% |
| 144 | Steinburg | 5.7% |
| 145 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 5.7% |
| 146 | Havelland | 5.7% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Peine ranks 256 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 253 | Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,480 |
| 254 | Aichach-Friedberg | €3,478 |
| 255 | Vogelsbergkreis | €3,472 |
| 256 | Peine | €3,469 |
| 257 | Erding | €3,468 |
| 258 | Vulkaneifel | €3,466 |
| 259 | Northeim | €3,465 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Peine ranks 215 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 212 | Potsdam, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,278 |
| 213 | Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen | €29,255 |
| 214 | Osnabrück, Landkreis | €29,254 |
| 215 | Peine | €29,246 |
| 216 | Dingolfing-Landau | €29,238 |
| 217 | Steinfurt | €29,226 |
| 218 | Ansbach, Landkreis | €29,220 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Peine ranks 196 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 193 | Oberhavel | 66.3% |
| 194 | Borken | 66.3% |
| 195 | Donnersbergkreis | 66.3% |
| 196 | Peine | 66.3% |
| 197 | Soest | 66.3% |
| 198 | Märkisch-Oderland | 66.2% |
| 199 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | 66.2% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Peine ranks 207 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 204 | Stade | 25.5% |
| 205 | Landshut, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.5% |
| 206 | Diepholz | 25.3% |
| 207 | Peine | 25.2% |
| 208 | Schwabach, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.0% |
| 209 | Nordhausen | 24.9% |
| 210 | Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.9% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Peine ranks 196 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 193 | Kulmbach | 22.3% |
| 194 | Uelzen | 22.2% |
| 195 | Berchtesgadener Land | 22.2% |
| 196 | Peine | 22.2% |
| 197 | Paderborn | 22.2% |
| 198 | Göttingen | 22.1% |
| 199 | Bad Kreuznach | 22.1% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Peine ranks 185 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 182 | Nordwestmecklenburg | 24.0% |
| 183 | Mainz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 23.9% |
| 184 | Merzig-Wadern | 23.8% |
| 185 | Peine | 23.8% |
| 186 | Pforzheim, Stadtkreis | 23.8% |
| 187 | Südliche Weinstraße | 23.8% |
| 188 | Fulda | 23.7% |
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