Economy, jobs and prices in Mansfeld-Südharz (Saxony-Anhalt, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 25,500 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 66% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 378th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Mansfeld-Südharz?
The local economy produced €3.7 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Mansfeld-Südharz?
About 50,150 people worked in Mansfeld-Südharz in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Mansfeld-Südharz?
In 2023, Mansfeld-Südharz recorded an unemployment rate of 9.9%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 15th highest of 400 districts. That is up from 9.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Mansfeld-Südharz?
In 2023, Mansfeld-Südharz recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 11.6%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 3rd highest of 400 districts. It was 11.9% 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 Mansfeld-Südharz?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Mansfeld-Südharz was 47.6% in 2023, 6th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. That is up from 45.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Mansfeld-Südharz?
In 2023, Mansfeld-Südharz recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €2,989, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 24th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €2,510 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Mansfeld-Südharz?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Mansfeld-Südharz was 102.9% in 2023, 18th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. In 2019 the figure was 100.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Mansfeld-Südharz?
The purchasing power per resident in Mansfeld-Südharz was €26,435 in 2023, 17th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. It was €20,506 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Mansfeld-Südharz?
At 11.2% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Mansfeld-Südharz ranked 16th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). It was also 11.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Mansfeld-Südharz?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Mansfeld-Südharz was -21.0 in 2023, 125th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. It was -19.6 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Mansfeld-Südharz?
In 2023, Mansfeld-Südharz had 4.3 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 167th highest of 400 districts. That is down from 7.6 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Mansfeld-Südharz?
The largest part of the economy of Mansfeld-Südharz in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 29.8% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (28.7%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Mansfeld-Südharz?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 29.8% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Mansfeld-Südharz growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.4 billion in 2015 to €3.4 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 41% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Mansfeld-Südharz?
Of the 50,150 jobs located in Mansfeld-Südharz in 2023, 36% in public services, education, health and other services, 20% in industry and 2.7% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Mansfeld-Südharz?
The number of people working in Mansfeld-Südharz fell by 3.8% between 2015 and 2023, to 50,150.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Mansfeld-Südharz compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Mansfeld-Südharz ranks 15 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Oberhausen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 10.4% |
| 13 | Delmenhorst, Kreisfreie Stadt | 10.3% |
| 14 | Bremen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 10.0% |
| 15 | Mansfeld-Südharz | 9.9% |
| 16 | Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | 9.7% |
| 17 | Salzgitter, Kreisfreie Stadt | 9.5% |
| 18 | Wuppertal, Kreisfreie Stadt | 9.5% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Mansfeld-Südharz ranks 377 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 374 | Weimarer Land | €2,999 |
| 375 | Sömmerda | €2,995 |
| 376 | Leipzig | €2,994 |
| 377 | Mansfeld-Südharz | €2,989 |
| 378 | Bautzen | €2,972 |
| 379 | Sonneberg | €2,968 |
| 380 | Landkreis Rostock | €2,962 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Mansfeld-Südharz ranks 384 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 381 | Salzlandkreis | €26,555 |
| 382 | Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,521 |
| 383 | Hildburghausen | €26,521 |
| 384 | Mansfeld-Südharz | €26,435 |
| 385 | Kyffhäuserkreis | €26,418 |
| 386 | Stendal | €26,403 |
| 387 | Vorpommern-Rügen | €26,373 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Mansfeld-Südharz ranks 221 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 218 | Lippe | 65.8% |
| 219 | Bad Dürkheim | 65.8% |
| 220 | Vulkaneifel | 65.7% |
| 221 | Mansfeld-Südharz | 65.7% |
| 222 | Weiden i. d. Opf, Kreisfreie Stadt | 65.7% |
| 223 | Rosenheim, Kreisfreie Stadt | 65.6% |
| 224 | Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 65.6% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Mansfeld-Südharz ranks 137 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 134 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | 30.0% |
| 135 | Lörrach | 29.9% |
| 136 | Göppingen | 29.8% |
| 137 | Mansfeld-Südharz | 29.8% |
| 138 | Frankenthal (Pfalz), Kreisfreie Stadt | 29.8% |
| 139 | Mayen-Koblenz | 29.7% |
| 140 | Aschaffenburg, Landkreis | 29.5% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Mansfeld-Südharz ranks 374 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 371 | Wesermarsch | 16.0% |
| 372 | Oder-Spree | 15.9% |
| 373 | Greiz | 15.9% |
| 374 | Mansfeld-Südharz | 15.9% |
| 375 | Biberach | 15.6% |
| 376 | Salzlandkreis | 15.6% |
| 377 | Uckermark | 15.5% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Mansfeld-Südharz ranks 98 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 95 | Harz | 29.0% |
| 96 | Vulkaneifel | 28.9% |
| 97 | Helmstedt | 28.8% |
| 98 | Mansfeld-Südharz | 28.7% |
| 99 | Osterholz | 28.6% |
| 100 | Euskirchen | 28.5% |
| 101 | Städteregion Aachen | 28.5% |
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