Economy, jobs and prices in Verden (Lower Saxony, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 34,500 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 90% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 246th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Verden?
The local economy produced €5.3 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Verden?
About 69,180 people worked in Verden in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Verden?
At 3.9% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Verden ranked 123rd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). That is down from 4.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Verden?
In 2023, Verden recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 3.5%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 136th lowest of 400 districts. It was 3.4% 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 Verden?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Verden was 26.5% in 2023, 111th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 30.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Verden?
In 2023, Verden recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,360, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 97th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €3,073 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Verden?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Verden was 86.9% in 2023, 164th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. That is up from 84.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Verden?
The purchasing power per resident in Verden was €31,282 in 2023, 71st highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. In 2019 the figure was €24,964.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Verden?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Verden was 18.8% in 2023, 172nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. In 2019 the figure was 20.4%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Verden?
At -8.8 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Verden ranked 185th highest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). In 2019 the figure was -13.5.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Verden?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Verden was 3.3 in 2023, 137th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. 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 Verden?
The largest part of the economy of Verden in 2023 was trade, transport, hospitality and communications, at 24.8% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (23.0%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Verden?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 23.0% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Verden growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.5 billion in 2015 to €4.9 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 38% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Verden?
Of the 69,180 jobs located in Verden in 2023, 27% in public services, education, health and other services, 19% in industry and 3.0% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Verden?
The number of people working in Verden rose by 10.9% between 2015 and 2023, to 69,180.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Verden compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Verden ranks 278 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 275 | Cochem-Zell | 4.0% |
| 276 | Waldshut | 4.0% |
| 277 | Ulm, Stadtkreis | 4.0% |
| 278 | Verden | 3.9% |
| 279 | Kaufbeuren, Kreisfreie Stadt | 3.9% |
| 280 | Reutlingen | 3.9% |
| 281 | Stormarn | 3.8% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Verden ranks 304 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | Straubing-Bogen | €3,363 |
| 302 | Freyung-Grafenau | €3,362 |
| 303 | Rottal-Inn | €3,361 |
| 304 | Verden | €3,360 |
| 305 | Erfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,356 |
| 306 | Cochem-Zell | €3,345 |
| 307 | Ammerland | €3,345 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Verden ranks 71 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Darmstadt-Dieburg | €31,367 |
| 69 | Regensburg, Landkreis | €31,312 |
| 70 | Stade | €31,298 |
| 71 | Verden | €31,282 |
| 72 | Biberach | €31,248 |
| 73 | Zollernalbkreis | €31,221 |
| 74 | Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald | €31,210 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Verden ranks 129 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 126 | Heidenheim | 68.3% |
| 127 | Südwestpfalz | 68.3% |
| 128 | Esslingen | 68.2% |
| 129 | Verden | 68.2% |
| 130 | Rosenheim, Landkreis | 68.2% |
| 131 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | 68.1% |
| 132 | Amberg-Sulzbach | 68.0% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Verden ranks 238 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 235 | Tübingen, Landkreis | 23.1% |
| 236 | Main-Kinzig-Kreis | 23.1% |
| 237 | Neunkirchen | 23.0% |
| 238 | Verden | 23.0% |
| 239 | Wesel | 23.0% |
| 240 | Höxter | 23.0% |
| 241 | Deggendorf | 22.9% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Verden ranks 217 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 214 | Höxter | 21.8% |
| 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% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Verden ranks 257 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 254 | Deggendorf | 20.7% |
| 255 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | 20.7% |
| 256 | Baden-Baden, Stadtkreis | 20.6% |
| 257 | Verden | 20.6% |
| 258 | Lörrach | 20.6% |
| 259 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | 20.6% |
| 260 | Kulmbach | 20.4% |
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