Poverty and living standards in Salzlandkreis (Saxony-Anhalt, Germany): official figures
The share of residents under 65 living on basic income support (Bürgergeld, formerly Hartz IV) in Salzlandkreis was 12.4% in 2023, 45th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 6.5%. That is down from 12.5% in 2019.
How high is child poverty in Salzlandkreis?
The number of children under 15 per 100 living in households on basic income support in Salzlandkreis was 15.6 in 2023, 83rd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 10.2. That is down from 17.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many pensioners need basic income support in Salzlandkreis?
The share of people aged 65 and over receiving basic income support in old age in Salzlandkreis was 1.6% in 2023, 93rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 2.4%. It was 0.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many households get Wohngeld in Salzlandkreis?
In 2022, Salzlandkreis had 24.3 households per 1,000 receiving housing benefit (Wohngeld), compared with 14.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 26th highest of 400 districts. In 2018 the figure was 18.9.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many households are on a low income in Salzlandkreis?
The share of households with a net income below €1,500 a month in Salzlandkreis was 31.2% in 2023, 11th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 23.1%. In 2019 the figure was 37.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people are in debt in Salzlandkreis?
In 2023, Salzlandkreis recorded a share of adults who are over-indebted (private debtors) of 11.1%, compared with 7.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 37th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 13.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many personal bankruptcies are there in Salzlandkreis?
At 1.25 in 2023, the number of personal insolvency cases per 1,000 adults in Salzlandkreis ranked 101st highest of 400 German districts (district median 0.81). It was 1.47 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much is rent in Salzlandkreis?
At about €6 in 2024, the asking rent per square metre for advertised flats (rounded to the euro) in Salzlandkreis ranked 24th lowest of 400 German districts (district median about €9). In 2019 the figure was about €5.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the crime rate in Salzlandkreis?
At 6,157 in 2022, the number of recorded crimes per 100,000 residents in Salzlandkreis ranked 146th highest of 400 German districts (district median 5,341). It was 6,501 in 2018.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many single parents receive Bürgergeld in Salzlandkreis?
At 13.5% in 2023, the share of single parents among working-age people on basic income support in Salzlandkreis ranked 67th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 14.9%). In 2019 the figure was 12.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Salzlandkreis compares with other districts in Germany
Residents under 65 on basic income support (%) (2023)
Salzlandkreis ranks 45 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der erwerbsfähigen und nicht erwerbsfähigen Leistungsberechtigten nach SGB II an den unter 65-jährigen Einwohnern in %
| Rank | Area | Residents under 65 on basic income support (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Mansfeld-Südharz | 12.7% |
| 43 | Offenbach am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | 12.7% |
| 44 | Region Hannover | 12.4% |
| 45 | Salzlandkreis | 12.4% |
| 46 | Leverkusen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 12.3% |
| 47 | Hamburg | 12.2% |
| 48 | Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt | 12.0% |
Children under 15 on basic income support per 100 (2023)
Salzlandkreis ranks 83 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Nicht erwerbsfähige SGBII-Leistungsberechtigte unter 15 Jahren je 100 Einwohner unter 15 Jahren
| Rank | Area | Children under 15 on basic income support per 100 |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Frankenthal (Pfalz), Kreisfreie Stadt | 15.7 |
| 81 | Nordhausen | 15.7 |
| 82 | Hildesheim | 15.6 |
| 83 | Salzlandkreis | 15.6 |
| 84 | Prignitz | 15.5 |
| 85 | Nürnberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 15.4 |
| 86 | Stade | 15.3 |
Over-65s on basic income support in old age (%) (2023)
Salzlandkreis ranks 308 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Bevölkerung mit Grundsicherung im Alter an den Einwohnern 65 Jahre und älter in %
| Rank | Area | Over-65s on basic income support in old age (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 305 | Trier-Saarburg | 1.6% |
| 306 | Oberallgäu | 1.6% |
| 307 | Vorpommern-Greifswald | 1.6% |
| 308 | Salzlandkreis | 1.6% |
| 309 | Neuburg-Schrobenhausen | 1.6% |
| 310 | Forchheim | 1.6% |
| 311 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | 1.6% |
Asking rent for advertised flats (€ per m², rounded) (2024)
Salzlandkreis ranks 394 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Wiedervermietungsmieten inserierter Wohnungen (Angebotsmieten)
| Rank | Area | Asking rent for advertised flats (€ per m², rounded) |
|---|---|---|
| 391 | Börde | about €6 |
| 392 | Burgenlandkreis | about €6 |
| 393 | Mansfeld-Südharz | about €6 |
| 394 | Salzlandkreis | about €6 |
| 395 | Gera, Kreisfreie Stadt | about €6 |
| 396 | Nordhausen | about €6 |
| 397 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | about €6 |
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Sources
- Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung: INKAR – Indikatoren und Karten zur Raum- und Stadtentwicklung: 43 district (Kreise) indicators, 2012-2024 (table service extract), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c743f54caf6…)
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