Economy, jobs and prices in Meißen (Saxony, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 30,400 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 79% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 324th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Meißen?
The local economy produced €8.2 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Meißen?
About 111,620 people worked in Meißen in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Meißen?
At 5.7% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Meißen ranked 137th highest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). That is up from 5.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Meißen?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Meißen was 5.2% in 2023, 153rd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. In 2019 the figure was 4.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Meißen?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Meißen was 43.2% in 2023, 24th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. That is up from 38.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Meißen?
At €3,078 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Meißen ranked 41st lowest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). In 2019 the figure was €2,611.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Meißen?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Meißen was 100.6% in 2023, 33rd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. That is up from 96.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Meißen?
The purchasing power per resident in Meißen was €28,276 in 2023, 117th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. In 2019 the figure was €22,315.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Meißen?
At 11.7% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Meißen ranked 25th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). It was 11.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Meißen?
In 2023, Meißen recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -8.6, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 181st highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was -6.9.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Meißen?
At 5.0 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Meißen ranked 99th highest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). That is up from 2.5 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Meißen?
The largest part of the economy of Meißen in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 25.7% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (25.2%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Meißen?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 25.7% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Meißen growing?
Gross value added rose from €5.9 billion in 2015 to €7.5 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 27% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Meißen?
Of the 111,620 jobs located in Meißen in 2023, 30% in public services, education, health and other services, 23% in industry and 2.5% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Meißen?
The number of people working in Meißen fell by 0.7% between 2015 and 2023, to 111,620.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Meißen compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Meißen ranks 139 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 136 | Northeim | 5.7% |
| 137 | Schaumburg | 5.7% |
| 138 | Groß-Gerau | 5.7% |
| 139 | Meißen | 5.7% |
| 140 | Celle | 5.7% |
| 141 | Saarlouis | 5.7% |
| 142 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.7% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Meißen ranks 360 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 357 | Harz | €3,093 |
| 358 | Nordsachsen | €3,083 |
| 359 | Barnim | €3,079 |
| 360 | Meißen | €3,078 |
| 361 | Börde | €3,074 |
| 362 | Kyffhäuserkreis | €3,073 |
| 363 | Stendal | €3,063 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Meißen ranks 284 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 281 | Birkenfeld | €28,326 |
| 282 | Emsland | €28,319 |
| 283 | Schwerin, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,285 |
| 284 | Meißen | €28,276 |
| 285 | Lichtenfels | €28,274 |
| 286 | Vulkaneifel | €28,246 |
| 287 | Gießen, Landkreis | €28,222 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Meißen ranks 81 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | Altötting | 69.5% |
| 79 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | 69.4% |
| 80 | Ostallgäu | 69.4% |
| 81 | Meißen | 69.4% |
| 82 | Straubing-Bogen | 69.4% |
| 83 | Lichtenfels | 69.4% |
| 84 | Altmarkkreis Salzwedel | 69.4% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Meißen ranks 199 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 196 | Steinfurt | 25.8% |
| 197 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.8% |
| 198 | Jerichower Land | 25.8% |
| 199 | Meißen | 25.7% |
| 200 | Rottal-Inn | 25.7% |
| 201 | Bergstraße | 25.6% |
| 202 | Northeim | 25.6% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Meißen ranks 339 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 336 | Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge | 17.9% |
| 337 | Vogtlandkreis | 17.9% |
| 338 | Brandenburg an der Havel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 17.8% |
| 339 | Meißen | 17.7% |
| 340 | Teltow-Fläming | 17.7% |
| 341 | Vulkaneifel | 17.7% |
| 342 | Sigmaringen | 17.7% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Meißen ranks 152 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Havelland | 25.3% |
| 150 | Ahrweiler | 25.3% |
| 151 | Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.3% |
| 152 | Meißen | 25.2% |
| 153 | Gotha | 25.2% |
| 154 | Oberhavel | 25.2% |
| 155 | Wesel | 25.2% |
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