Economy, jobs and prices in Salzlandkreis (Saxony-Anhalt, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 30,600 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 80% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 321st highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Salzlandkreis?
The local economy produced €6.3 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Salzlandkreis?
About 76,530 people worked in Salzlandkreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Salzlandkreis?
In 2023, Salzlandkreis recorded an unemployment rate of 8.4%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 39th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 8.3%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Salzlandkreis?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Salzlandkreis was 8.6% in 2023, 32nd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. It was 8.2% 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 Salzlandkreis?
At 39.0% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Salzlandkreis ranked 70th highest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). It was 33.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Salzlandkreis?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Salzlandkreis was €3,168 in 2023, 59th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. In 2019 the figure was €2,639.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Salzlandkreis?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Salzlandkreis was 100.6% in 2023, 32nd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. That is up from 98.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Salzlandkreis?
The purchasing power per resident in Salzlandkreis was €26,555 in 2023, 20th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. It was €20,585 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Salzlandkreis?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Salzlandkreis was 10.4% in 2023, 8th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. It was 10.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Salzlandkreis?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Salzlandkreis was -16.0 in 2023, 166th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. That is up from -16.1 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Salzlandkreis?
In 2023, Salzlandkreis had 4.0 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 188th highest of 400 districts. It was 5.1 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Salzlandkreis?
The largest part of the economy of Salzlandkreis in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 36.1% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (26.4%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Salzlandkreis?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 36.1% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Salzlandkreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.9 billion in 2015 to €5.7 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 46% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Salzlandkreis?
Of the 76,530 jobs located in Salzlandkreis in 2023, 36% in public services, education, health and other services, 24% in industry and 1.8% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Salzlandkreis?
The number of people working in Salzlandkreis fell by 4.1% between 2015 and 2023, to 76,530.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Salzlandkreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Salzlandkreis ranks 39 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Görlitz | 8.5% |
| 37 | Magdeburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 8.5% |
| 38 | Chemnitz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 8.4% |
| 39 | Salzlandkreis | 8.4% |
| 40 | Neumünster, Kreisfreie Stadt | 8.3% |
| 41 | Nordhausen | 8.3% |
| 42 | Altenburger Land | 8.3% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Salzlandkreis ranks 342 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 339 | Südwestpfalz | €3,184 |
| 340 | Ostholstein | €3,177 |
| 341 | Coburg, Landkreis | €3,175 |
| 342 | Salzlandkreis | €3,168 |
| 343 | Dahme-Spreewald | €3,167 |
| 344 | Potsdam-Mittelmark | €3,165 |
| 345 | Saalekreis | €3,158 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Salzlandkreis ranks 381 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 378 | Pirmasens, Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,678 |
| 379 | Mecklenburgische Seenplatte | €26,649 |
| 380 | Rostock, Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,606 |
| 381 | Salzlandkreis | €26,555 |
| 382 | Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,521 |
| 383 | Hildburghausen | €26,521 |
| 384 | Mansfeld-Südharz | €26,435 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Salzlandkreis ranks 160 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 157 | Alzey-Worms | 67.4% |
| 158 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | 67.3% |
| 159 | Tirschenreuth | 67.3% |
| 160 | Salzlandkreis | 67.2% |
| 161 | Ostalbkreis | 67.2% |
| 162 | Reutlingen | 67.2% |
| 163 | Osterholz | 67.2% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Salzlandkreis ranks 68 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 36.9% |
| 66 | Coburg, Landkreis | 36.3% |
| 67 | Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt | 36.2% |
| 68 | Salzlandkreis | 36.1% |
| 69 | Oder-Spree | 36.1% |
| 70 | Dithmarschen | 35.7% |
| 71 | Cham | 35.3% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Salzlandkreis ranks 376 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 373 | Greiz | 15.9% |
| 374 | Mansfeld-Südharz | 15.9% |
| 375 | Biberach | 15.6% |
| 376 | Salzlandkreis | 15.6% |
| 377 | Uckermark | 15.5% |
| 378 | Ilm-Kreis | 15.5% |
| 379 | Anhalt-Bitterfeld | 15.5% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Salzlandkreis ranks 129 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 126 | Steinburg | 26.5% |
| 127 | Region Hannover | 26.4% |
| 128 | Nordfriesland | 26.4% |
| 129 | Salzlandkreis | 26.4% |
| 130 | Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 26.4% |
| 131 | Landkreis Rostock | 26.3% |
| 132 | Herzogtum Lauenburg | 26.3% |
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