Economy, jobs and prices in Uelzen (Lower Saxony, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 33,600 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 88% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 262nd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Uelzen?
The local economy produced €3.5 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Uelzen?
About 43,390 people worked in Uelzen in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Uelzen?
In 2023, Uelzen recorded an unemployment rate of 5.3%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 176th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 5.0%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Uelzen?
At 5.2% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Uelzen ranked 149th highest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). It was 5.4% 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 Uelzen?
At 30.0% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Uelzen ranked 173rd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). In 2019 the figure was 28.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Uelzen?
At €3,372 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Uelzen ranked 106th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). That is up from €2,927 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Uelzen?
At 90.9% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Uelzen ranked 134th highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). That is up from 86.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Uelzen?
The purchasing power per resident in Uelzen was €28,822 in 2023, 152nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. It was €23,005 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Uelzen?
In 2023, Uelzen recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 18.7%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 169th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 19.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Uelzen?
At -14.9 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Uelzen ranked 177th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). It was -13.8 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Uelzen?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Uelzen was 4.8 in 2023, 110th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. It was 5.3 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Uelzen?
The largest part of the economy of Uelzen in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 29.9% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (22.2%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Uelzen?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 17.1% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Uelzen growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.1 billion in 2015 to €3.2 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 48% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Uelzen?
Of the 43,390 jobs located in Uelzen in 2023, 43% in public services, education, health and other services, 11% in industry and 4.8% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Uelzen?
The number of people working in Uelzen rose by 4.3% between 2015 and 2023, to 43,390.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Uelzen compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Uelzen ranks 176 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 173 | Paderborn | 5.4% |
| 174 | Greiz | 5.4% |
| 175 | Zwickau | 5.4% |
| 176 | Uelzen | 5.3% |
| 177 | Donnersbergkreis | 5.3% |
| 178 | Wolfenbüttel | 5.3% |
| 179 | Oberbergischer Kreis | 5.3% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Uelzen ranks 295 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 292 | Höxter | €3,385 |
| 293 | Birkenfeld | €3,384 |
| 294 | Trier-Saarburg | €3,379 |
| 295 | Uelzen | €3,372 |
| 296 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | €3,370 |
| 297 | Cottbus, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,370 |
| 298 | Weiden i. d. Opf, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,368 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Uelzen ranks 249 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 246 | Märkisch-Oderland | €28,856 |
| 247 | Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,849 |
| 248 | Heinsberg | €28,829 |
| 249 | Uelzen | €28,822 |
| 250 | Göttingen | €28,815 |
| 251 | Fulda | €28,805 |
| 252 | Passau, Landkreis | €28,738 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Uelzen ranks 296 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 293 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 63.3% |
| 294 | Magdeburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.2% |
| 295 | Dithmarschen | 63.2% |
| 296 | Uelzen | 63.1% |
| 297 | Aurich | 63.1% |
| 298 | Herzogtum Lauenburg | 63.1% |
| 299 | Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.1% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Uelzen ranks 323 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 320 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | 17.5% |
| 321 | Oberhausen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 17.2% |
| 322 | Rotenburg (Wümme) | 17.2% |
| 323 | Uelzen | 17.1% |
| 324 | Würzburg, Landkreis | 17.1% |
| 325 | Havelland | 17.0% |
| 326 | Delmenhorst, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.9% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Uelzen ranks 194 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 191 | Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.3% |
| 192 | Regen | 22.3% |
| 193 | Kulmbach | 22.3% |
| 194 | Uelzen | 22.2% |
| 195 | Berchtesgadener Land | 22.2% |
| 196 | Peine | 22.2% |
| 197 | Paderborn | 22.2% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Uelzen ranks 83 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Schaumburg | 30.0% |
| 81 | Kaiserslautern, Kreisfreie Stadt | 30.0% |
| 82 | Wittmund | 29.9% |
| 83 | Uelzen | 29.9% |
| 84 | Saale-Orla-Kreis | 29.9% |
| 85 | Märkisch-Oderland | 29.8% |
| 86 | Hildesheim | 29.8% |
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