Economy, jobs and prices in Mittelsachsen (Saxony, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 30,000 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 78% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 332nd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Mittelsachsen?
The local economy produced €10.0 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Mittelsachsen?
About 135,220 people worked in Mittelsachsen in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Mittelsachsen?
In 2023, Mittelsachsen recorded an unemployment rate of 5.0%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 200th lowest of 400 districts. It was 4.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Mittelsachsen?
In 2023, Mittelsachsen recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 5.6%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 126th highest of 400 districts. It was also 5.6% 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 Mittelsachsen?
In 2023, Mittelsachsen recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 36.9%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 102nd highest of 400 districts. That is down from 40.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Mittelsachsen?
In 2023, Mittelsachsen recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €2,925, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 11th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €2,454.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Mittelsachsen?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Mittelsachsen was 94.8% in 2023, 69th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. In 2019 the figure was 91.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Mittelsachsen?
At €27,183 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Mittelsachsen ranked 54th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €21,393.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Mittelsachsen?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Mittelsachsen was 12.7% in 2023, 57th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. It was 12.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Mittelsachsen?
At -12.1 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Mittelsachsen ranked 198th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is down from -11.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Mittelsachsen?
At 2.7 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Mittelsachsen ranked 79th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). It was 3.1 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Mittelsachsen?
The largest part of the economy of Mittelsachsen in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 28.1% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (25.5%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Mittelsachsen?
Factories, mines and energy produced 28.1% of the value added in Mittelsachsen in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Mittelsachsen growing?
Gross value added rose from €7.0 billion in 2015 to €9.2 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 31% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Mittelsachsen?
Of the 135,220 jobs located in Mittelsachsen in 2023, 30% in public services, education, health and other services, 25% in industry and 2.5% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Mittelsachsen?
The number of people working in Mittelsachsen fell by 5.0% between 2015 and 2023, to 135,220.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Mittelsachsen compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Mittelsachsen ranks 201 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 198 | Neuwied | 5.1% |
| 199 | Stuttgart, Stadtkreis | 5.1% |
| 200 | Fürth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.1% |
| 201 | Mittelsachsen | 5.0% |
| 202 | Erzgebirgskreis | 5.0% |
| 203 | Kaiserslautern, Landkreis | 5.0% |
| 204 | Main-Taunus-Kreis | 4.9% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Mittelsachsen ranks 390 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 387 | Havelland | €2,943 |
| 388 | Ludwigslust-Parchim | €2,942 |
| 389 | Greiz | €2,931 |
| 390 | Mittelsachsen | €2,925 |
| 391 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | €2,922 |
| 392 | Elbe-Elster | €2,920 |
| 393 | Altenburger Land | €2,919 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Mittelsachsen ranks 347 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 344 | Anhalt-Bitterfeld | €27,210 |
| 345 | Magdeburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,207 |
| 346 | Weimar, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,201 |
| 347 | Mittelsachsen | €27,183 |
| 348 | Offenbach am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,182 |
| 349 | Nordwestmecklenburg | €27,162 |
| 350 | Wittenberg | €27,157 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Mittelsachsen ranks 57 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | 70.1% |
| 55 | Biberach | 70.0% |
| 56 | Dillingen a.d. Donau | 70.0% |
| 57 | Mittelsachsen | 70.0% |
| 58 | Neuburg-Schrobenhausen | 70.0% |
| 59 | Bamberg, Landkreis | 70.0% |
| 60 | Haßberge | 70.0% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Mittelsachsen ranks 162 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 159 | Nordwestmecklenburg | 28.2% |
| 160 | Minden-Lübbecke | 28.2% |
| 161 | Vulkaneifel | 28.1% |
| 162 | Mittelsachsen | 28.1% |
| 163 | Günzburg | 28.1% |
| 164 | Mainz-Bingen | 27.9% |
| 165 | Oberallgäu | 27.7% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Mittelsachsen ranks 335 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 332 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | 18.1% |
| 333 | Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.0% |
| 334 | Erlangen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.0% |
| 335 | Mittelsachsen | 17.9% |
| 336 | Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge | 17.9% |
| 337 | Vogtlandkreis | 17.9% |
| 338 | Brandenburg an der Havel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 17.8% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Mittelsachsen ranks 140 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 137 | Marburg-Biedenkopf | 25.7% |
| 138 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | 25.6% |
| 139 | Heinsberg | 25.6% |
| 140 | Mittelsachsen | 25.5% |
| 141 | Eichsfeld | 25.5% |
| 142 | Bad Kreuznach | 25.5% |
| 143 | Aurich | 25.4% |
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