Economy, jobs and prices in Wittenberg (Saxony-Anhalt, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 27,800 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 72% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 364th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Wittenberg?
The local economy produced €3.8 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Wittenberg?
About 52,880 people worked in Wittenberg in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Wittenberg?
In 2023, Wittenberg recorded an unemployment rate of 6.8%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 90th highest of 400 districts. It was 6.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Wittenberg?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Wittenberg was 7.7% in 2023, 48th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. It was 7.5% 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 Wittenberg?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Wittenberg was 37.0% in 2023, 100th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 32.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Wittenberg?
In 2023, Wittenberg recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €2,962, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 20th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €2,495.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Wittenberg?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Wittenberg was 100.7% in 2023, 31st highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. That is up from 99.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Wittenberg?
The purchasing power per resident in Wittenberg was €27,157 in 2023, 51st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. It was €21,021 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Wittenberg?
At 13.2% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Wittenberg ranked 63rd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). That is up from 11.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Wittenberg?
In 2023, Wittenberg recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -16.9, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 159th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from -18.0 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Wittenberg?
At 2.8 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Wittenberg ranked 82nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). That is down from 6.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Wittenberg?
The largest part of the economy of Wittenberg in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 29.3% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (25.2%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Wittenberg?
Factories, mines and energy produced 29.3% of the value added in Wittenberg in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Wittenberg growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.8 billion in 2015 to €3.5 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 25% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Wittenberg?
Of the 52,880 jobs located in Wittenberg in 2023, 30% in public services, education, health and other services, 23% in industry and 3.6% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Wittenberg?
The number of people working in Wittenberg fell by 0.4% between 2015 and 2023, to 52,880.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Wittenberg compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Wittenberg ranks 90 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 87 | Hildesheim | 6.9% |
| 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% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Wittenberg ranks 381 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 378 | Bautzen | €2,972 |
| 379 | Sonneberg | €2,968 |
| 380 | Landkreis Rostock | €2,962 |
| 381 | Wittenberg | €2,962 |
| 382 | Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge | €2,961 |
| 383 | Altmarkkreis Salzwedel | €2,957 |
| 384 | Prignitz | €2,946 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Wittenberg ranks 350 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 347 | Mittelsachsen | €27,183 |
| 348 | Offenbach am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,182 |
| 349 | Nordwestmecklenburg | €27,162 |
| 350 | Wittenberg | €27,157 |
| 351 | Ludwigslust-Parchim | €27,157 |
| 352 | Vogtlandkreis | €27,156 |
| 353 | Leer | €27,151 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Wittenberg ranks 36 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Gütersloh | 70.7% |
| 34 | Schwäbisch Hall | 70.7% |
| 35 | Rastatt | 70.7% |
| 36 | Wittenberg | 70.6% |
| 37 | Oberallgäu | 70.6% |
| 38 | Regensburg, Landkreis | 70.5% |
| 39 | Rottweil | 70.5% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Wittenberg ranks 144 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 141 | Karlsruhe, Landkreis | 29.4% |
| 142 | Stendal | 29.4% |
| 143 | Lippe | 29.3% |
| 144 | Wittenberg | 29.3% |
| 145 | Jena, Kreisfreie Stadt | 29.2% |
| 146 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | 29.2% |
| 147 | Landsberg am Lech | 29.1% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Wittenberg ranks 360 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 357 | Leipzig | 16.9% |
| 358 | Hildburghausen | 16.9% |
| 359 | Holzminden | 16.8% |
| 360 | Wittenberg | 16.8% |
| 361 | Amberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.8% |
| 362 | Emden, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.6% |
| 363 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | 16.6% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Wittenberg ranks 157 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 154 | Oberhavel | 25.2% |
| 155 | Wesel | 25.2% |
| 156 | Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.2% |
| 157 | Wittenberg | 25.2% |
| 158 | Offenbach am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.1% |
| 159 | Düren | 25.1% |
| 160 | Vogelsbergkreis | 25.0% |
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