Economy, jobs and prices in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge (Saxony, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 25,400 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 66% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 380th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge?
The local economy produced €7.0 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge?
About 102,740 people worked in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge?
In 2023, Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge recorded an unemployment rate of 5.2%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 194th highest of 400 districts. That is up from 4.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge?
In 2023, Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 5.6%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 129th highest of 400 districts. It was 5.3% 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 Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge?
In 2023, Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 34.0%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 162nd highest of 400 districts. That is down from 34.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge?
At €2,961 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge ranked 19th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). That is up from €2,504 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge was 100.9% in 2023, 30th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. In 2019 the figure was 97.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge?
The purchasing power per resident in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge was €28,057 in 2023, 103rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. In 2019 the figure was €22,181.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge?
In 2023, Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 12.6%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 54th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 12.3%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge was -24.3 in 2023, 106th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. It was -23.1 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge?
In 2023, Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge had 3.5 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 169th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 3.3 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge?
The largest part of the economy of Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 30.3% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (24.8%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 24.8% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge growing?
Gross value added rose from €4.7 billion in 2015 to €6.4 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 35% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge?
Of the 102,740 jobs located in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge in 2023, 34% in public services, education, health and other services, 22% in industry and 2.8% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge?
The number of people working in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge rose by 2.0% between 2015 and 2023, to 102,740.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge ranks 195 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 192 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | 5.2% |
| 193 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.2% |
| 194 | Freiburg im Breisgau, Stadtkreis | 5.2% |
| 195 | Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge | 5.2% |
| 196 | Börde | 5.1% |
| 197 | Sonneberg | 5.1% |
| 198 | Neuwied | 5.1% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge ranks 382 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 385 | Eichsfeld | €2,945 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge ranks 298 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 295 | Dortmund, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,131 |
| 296 | Neustadt a. d. Waldnaab | €28,105 |
| 297 | Cham | €28,100 |
| 298 | Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge | €28,057 |
| 299 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | €28,048 |
| 300 | Harz | €28,042 |
| 301 | Holzminden | €28,039 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge ranks 40 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Oberallgäu | 70.6% |
| 38 | Regensburg, Landkreis | 70.5% |
| 39 | Rottweil | 70.5% |
| 40 | Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge | 70.4% |
| 41 | Schmalkalden-Meiningen | 70.4% |
| 42 | Nürnberger Land | 70.4% |
| 43 | Ludwigsburg | 70.3% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge ranks 212 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 209 | Nordhausen | 24.9% |
| 210 | Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.9% |
| 211 | Neustadt a. d. Aisch-Bad Windsheim | 24.8% |
| 212 | Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge | 24.8% |
| 213 | Bremen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.8% |
| 214 | Ansbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.8% |
| 215 | Brandenburg an der Havel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.8% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge ranks 336 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 339 | Meißen | 17.7% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge ranks 75 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Bottrop, Kreisfreie Stadt | 30.5% |
| 73 | Berlin | 30.5% |
| 74 | Hagen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 30.3% |
| 75 | Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge | 30.3% |
| 76 | Jerichower Land | 30.3% |
| 77 | Recklinghausen | 30.2% |
| 78 | Schmalkalden-Meiningen | 30.1% |
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