Economy, jobs and prices in Nordsachsen (Saxony, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 33,200 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 86% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 266th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Nordsachsen?
The local economy produced €7.5 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
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About 95,370 people worked in Nordsachsen in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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The unemployment rate in Nordsachsen was 6.6% in 2023, 91st highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 6.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Nordsachsen?
At 7.9% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Nordsachsen ranked 41st highest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). It was 8.1% 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 Nordsachsen?
In 2023, Nordsachsen recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 40.4%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 51st highest of 400 districts. It was 39.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Nordsachsen?
At €3,083 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Nordsachsen ranked 43rd lowest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). That is up from €2,601 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Nordsachsen?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Nordsachsen was 96.8% in 2023, 55th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. In 2019 the figure was 95.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Nordsachsen?
At €27,419 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Nordsachsen ranked 72nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). It was €21,411 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Nordsachsen?
In 2023, Nordsachsen recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 10.5%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 9th lowest of 400 districts. That is down from 11.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Nordsachsen?
At -7.1 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Nordsachsen ranked 173rd highest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). It was -10.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Nordsachsen?
In 2023, Nordsachsen had 2.9 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 98th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 2.5.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Nordsachsen?
The largest part of the economy of Nordsachsen in 2023 was trade, transport, hospitality and communications, at 31.6% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (22.8%).
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Factories, mines and energy produced 19.5% of the value added in Nordsachsen in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Nordsachsen growing?
Gross value added rose from €4.6 billion in 2015 to €6.8 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 48% before inflation.
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Of the 95,370 jobs located in Nordsachsen in 2023, 28% in public services, education, health and other services, 17% in industry and 2.9% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Nordsachsen?
The number of people working in Nordsachsen rose by 5.3% between 2015 and 2023, to 95,370.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Nordsachsen compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Nordsachsen ranks 92 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 89 | Wesel | 6.8% |
| 90 | Wittenberg | 6.8% |
| 91 | Wesermarsch | 6.6% |
| 92 | Nordsachsen | 6.6% |
| 93 | Elbe-Elster | 6.6% |
| 94 | Zweibrücken, Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.5% |
| 95 | Birkenfeld | 6.5% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Nordsachsen ranks 358 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 355 | Teltow-Fläming | €3,101 |
| 356 | Suhl, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,098 |
| 357 | Harz | €3,093 |
| 358 | Nordsachsen | €3,083 |
| 359 | Barnim | €3,079 |
| 360 | Meißen | €3,078 |
| 361 | Börde | €3,074 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Nordsachsen ranks 329 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 326 | Aurich | €27,564 |
| 327 | Regen | €27,446 |
| 328 | Hamm, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,426 |
| 329 | Nordsachsen | €27,419 |
| 330 | Gera, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,416 |
| 331 | Kaiserslautern, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,410 |
| 332 | Merzig-Wadern | €27,409 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Nordsachsen ranks 65 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Sonneberg | 70.0% |
| 63 | Traunstein | 69.8% |
| 64 | Kulmbach | 69.7% |
| 65 | Nordsachsen | 69.7% |
| 66 | Ansbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | 69.7% |
| 67 | Bad Kissingen | 69.7% |
| 68 | Weimarer Land | 69.6% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Nordsachsen ranks 290 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 287 | Neumünster, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.9% |
| 288 | Kusel | 19.7% |
| 289 | Mecklenburgische Seenplatte | 19.7% |
| 290 | Nordsachsen | 19.5% |
| 291 | Ahrweiler | 19.4% |
| 292 | Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis | 19.3% |
| 293 | Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | 19.2% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Nordsachsen ranks 385 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 382 | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt | 15.4% |
| 383 | Tuttlingen | 15.2% |
| 384 | Olpe | 15.2% |
| 385 | Nordsachsen | 15.0% |
| 386 | Altmarkkreis Salzwedel | 14.9% |
| 387 | Germersheim | 14.7% |
| 388 | Dingolfing-Landau | 14.7% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Nordsachsen ranks 211 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 208 | Viersen | 22.9% |
| 209 | Greiz | 22.9% |
| 210 | Siegen-Wittgenstein | 22.9% |
| 211 | Nordsachsen | 22.8% |
| 212 | Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.8% |
| 213 | Erding | 22.7% |
| 214 | Frankenthal (Pfalz), Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.5% |
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