Economy, jobs and prices in Wesermarsch (Lower Saxony, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 38,400 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 100% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 182nd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Wesermarsch?
The local economy produced €3.8 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Wesermarsch?
About 41,320 people worked in Wesermarsch in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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At 6.6% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Wesermarsch ranked 91st highest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). It was 5.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Wesermarsch?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Wesermarsch was 5.8% in 2023, 110th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. That is up from 5.2% 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 Wesermarsch?
At 39.9% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Wesermarsch ranked 56th highest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). It was 40.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Wesermarsch?
In 2023, Wesermarsch recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,972, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 67th highest of 400 districts. It was €3,636 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Wesermarsch?
In 2023, Wesermarsch recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 81.5%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 41st lowest of 400 districts. It was 74.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Wesermarsch?
At €28,567 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Wesermarsch ranked 140th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). It was €22,465 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Wesermarsch?
At 18.9% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Wesermarsch ranked 174th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). In 2019 the figure was 19.6%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Wesermarsch?
In 2023, Wesermarsch recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -13.5, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 193rd lowest of 400 districts. It was -14.1 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Wesermarsch?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Wesermarsch was 4.6 in 2023, 137th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. It was 6.6 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Wesermarsch?
The largest part of the economy of Wesermarsch in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 41.8% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (16.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Wesermarsch?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 41.8% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Wesermarsch growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.4 billion in 2015 to €3.5 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 45% before inflation.
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Of the 41,320 jobs located in Wesermarsch in 2023, 28% in public services, education, health and other services, 30% in industry and 2.6% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Wesermarsch?
The number of people working in Wesermarsch rose by 5.5% between 2015 and 2023, to 41,320.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Wesermarsch compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Wesermarsch ranks 91 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | Bonn, Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.8% |
| 89 | Wesel | 6.8% |
| 90 | Wittenberg | 6.8% |
| 91 | Wesermarsch | 6.6% |
| 92 | Nordsachsen | 6.6% |
| 93 | Elbe-Elster | 6.6% |
| 94 | Zweibrücken, Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.5% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Wesermarsch ranks 67 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Duisburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,982 |
| 65 | Berlin | €3,982 |
| 66 | Offenbach am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,976 |
| 67 | Wesermarsch | €3,972 |
| 68 | Göppingen | €3,963 |
| 69 | Mettmann | €3,962 |
| 70 | Kassel, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,960 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Wesermarsch ranks 261 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 258 | Osnabrück, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,588 |
| 259 | Vogelsbergkreis | €28,586 |
| 260 | Odenwaldkreis | €28,585 |
| 261 | Wesermarsch | €28,567 |
| 262 | Oder-Spree | €28,524 |
| 263 | Regionalverband Saarbrücken | €28,515 |
| 264 | Dessau-Roßlau, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,506 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Wesermarsch ranks 247 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 244 | Landkreis Rostock | 65.0% |
| 245 | Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald | 65.0% |
| 246 | Brandenburg an der Havel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 65.0% |
| 247 | Wesermarsch | 64.9% |
| 248 | Hamburg | 64.9% |
| 249 | Heidekreis | 64.9% |
| 250 | Bergstraße | 64.9% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Wesermarsch ranks 28 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Forchheim | 42.6% |
| 26 | Saalekreis | 42.3% |
| 27 | Freudenstadt | 42.2% |
| 28 | Wesermarsch | 41.8% |
| 29 | Kassel, Landkreis | 41.7% |
| 30 | Saarlouis | 41.7% |
| 31 | Enzkreis | 41.6% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Wesermarsch ranks 371 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 368 | Böblingen | 16.3% |
| 369 | Wilhelmshaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.2% |
| 370 | Zweibrücken, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.1% |
| 371 | Wesermarsch | 16.0% |
| 372 | Oder-Spree | 15.9% |
| 373 | Greiz | 15.9% |
| 374 | Mansfeld-Südharz | 15.9% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Wesermarsch ranks 351 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 348 | Zollernalbkreis | 16.4% |
| 349 | Kassel, Landkreis | 16.3% |
| 350 | Ostalbkreis | 16.3% |
| 351 | Wesermarsch | 16.3% |
| 352 | Hof, Landkreis | 16.1% |
| 353 | Emsland | 16.1% |
| 354 | Main-Spessart | 16.0% |
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