Economy, jobs and prices in Schaumburg (Lower Saxony, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 28,200 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 73% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 360th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Schaumburg?
The local economy produced €5.0 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Schaumburg?
About 67,420 people worked in Schaumburg in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Schaumburg?
At 5.7% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Schaumburg ranked 137th highest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). That is up from 5.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Schaumburg?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Schaumburg was 6.6% in 2023, 80th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. It was also 6.6% 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 Schaumburg?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Schaumburg was 33.5% in 2023, 168th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. That is up from 32.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Schaumburg?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Schaumburg was €3,394 in 2023, 113th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. That is up from €3,037 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Schaumburg?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Schaumburg was 90.2% in 2023, 153rd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. In 2019 the figure was 85.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Schaumburg?
The purchasing power per resident in Schaumburg was €29,864 in 2023, 166th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. That is up from €23,929 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Schaumburg?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Schaumburg was 20.2% in 2023, 174th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. In 2019 the figure was 21.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Schaumburg?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Schaumburg was -31.0 in 2023, 73rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. That is down from -30.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Schaumburg?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Schaumburg was 3.9 in 2023, 198th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. That is down from 5.9 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Schaumburg?
The largest part of the economy of Schaumburg in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 30.0% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (21.8%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Schaumburg?
Factories, mines and energy produced 20.0% of the value added in Schaumburg in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Schaumburg growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.4 billion in 2015 to €4.5 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 35% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Schaumburg?
Of the 67,420 jobs located in Schaumburg in 2023, 41% in public services, education, health and other services, 16% in industry and 1.5% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Schaumburg?
The number of people working in Schaumburg rose by 5.1% between 2015 and 2023, to 67,420.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Schaumburg compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Schaumburg ranks 137 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 140 | Celle | 5.7% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Schaumburg ranks 288 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 285 | Osnabrück, Landkreis | €3,396 |
| 286 | Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis | €3,396 |
| 287 | Regen | €3,394 |
| 288 | Schaumburg | €3,394 |
| 289 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | €3,393 |
| 290 | Heidekreis | €3,393 |
| 291 | Friesland (DE) | €3,391 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Schaumburg ranks 166 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 163 | Westerwaldkreis | €29,876 |
| 164 | Germersheim | €29,867 |
| 165 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | €29,865 |
| 166 | Schaumburg | €29,864 |
| 167 | Straubing-Bogen | €29,839 |
| 168 | Neuwied | €29,826 |
| 169 | Nordfriesland | €29,796 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Schaumburg ranks 243 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 240 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | 65.2% |
| 241 | Minden-Lübbecke | 65.1% |
| 242 | Prignitz | 65.1% |
| 243 | Schaumburg | 65.0% |
| 244 | Landkreis Rostock | 65.0% |
| 245 | Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald | 65.0% |
| 246 | Brandenburg an der Havel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 65.0% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Schaumburg ranks 282 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 279 | Helmstedt | 20.2% |
| 280 | Herzogtum Lauenburg | 20.1% |
| 281 | München, Landkreis | 20.0% |
| 282 | Schaumburg | 20.0% |
| 283 | Fürth, Landkreis | 20.0% |
| 284 | Mettmann | 20.0% |
| 285 | Euskirchen | 19.9% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Schaumburg ranks 218 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 215 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.8% |
| 216 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 21.8% |
| 217 | Verden | 21.8% |
| 218 | Schaumburg | 21.8% |
| 219 | Freyung-Grafenau | 21.7% |
| 220 | Schwerin, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.7% |
| 221 | Hagen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.7% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Schaumburg ranks 80 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | Recklinghausen | 30.2% |
| 78 | Schmalkalden-Meiningen | 30.1% |
| 79 | Elbe-Elster | 30.0% |
| 80 | Schaumburg | 30.0% |
| 81 | Kaiserslautern, Kreisfreie Stadt | 30.0% |
| 82 | Wittmund | 29.9% |
| 83 | Uelzen | 29.9% |
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