Economy, jobs and prices in Vogtlandkreis (Saxony, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 28,200 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 73% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 361st highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Vogtlandkreis?
The local economy produced €7.0 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Vogtlandkreis?
About 102,180 people worked in Vogtlandkreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Vogtlandkreis?
In 2023, Vogtlandkreis recorded an unemployment rate of 5.8%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 135th highest 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 Vogtlandkreis?
In 2023, Vogtlandkreis recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 7.1%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 61st 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 many long-term unemployed are there in Vogtlandkreis?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Vogtlandkreis was 29.9% in 2023, 170th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. In 2019 the figure was 27.8%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Vogtlandkreis?
In 2023, Vogtlandkreis recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €2,907, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 7th lowest of 400 districts. It was €2,458 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Vogtlandkreis?
At 95.1% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Vogtlandkreis ranked 67th highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). In 2019 the figure was 91.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Vogtlandkreis?
At €27,156 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Vogtlandkreis ranked 49th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). That is up from €21,435 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Vogtlandkreis?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Vogtlandkreis was 12.7% in 2023, 56th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. It was 12.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Vogtlandkreis?
In 2023, Vogtlandkreis recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -9.3, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 187th highest of 400 districts. It was -8.6 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Vogtlandkreis?
At 3.9 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Vogtlandkreis ranked 198th highest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). In 2019 the figure was 2.9.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Vogtlandkreis?
The largest part of the economy of Vogtlandkreis in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 27.7% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (25.9%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Vogtlandkreis?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 25.9% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Vogtlandkreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €4.9 billion in 2015 to €6.4 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 32% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Vogtlandkreis?
Of the 102,180 jobs located in Vogtlandkreis in 2023, 31% in public services, education, health and other services, 25% in industry and 1.8% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Vogtlandkreis?
The number of people working in Vogtlandkreis fell by 2.8% between 2015 and 2023, to 102,180.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Vogtlandkreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Vogtlandkreis ranks 135 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 132 | Lüneburg, Landkreis | 5.8% |
| 133 | Dithmarschen | 5.8% |
| 134 | Leer | 5.8% |
| 135 | Vogtlandkreis | 5.8% |
| 136 | Northeim | 5.7% |
| 137 | Schaumburg | 5.7% |
| 138 | Groß-Gerau | 5.7% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Vogtlandkreis ranks 394 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 391 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | €2,922 |
| 392 | Elbe-Elster | €2,920 |
| 393 | Altenburger Land | €2,919 |
| 394 | Vogtlandkreis | €2,907 |
| 395 | Vorpommern-Rügen | €2,906 |
| 396 | Hildburghausen | €2,901 |
| 397 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | €2,899 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Vogtlandkreis ranks 352 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 349 | Nordwestmecklenburg | €27,162 |
| 350 | Wittenberg | €27,157 |
| 351 | Ludwigslust-Parchim | €27,157 |
| 352 | Vogtlandkreis | €27,156 |
| 353 | Leer | €27,151 |
| 354 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | €27,088 |
| 355 | Altenburger Land | €27,068 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Vogtlandkreis ranks 76 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Bayreuth, Landkreis | 69.6% |
| 74 | Burgenlandkreis | 69.6% |
| 75 | Heilbronn, Landkreis | 69.5% |
| 76 | Vogtlandkreis | 69.5% |
| 77 | Enzkreis | 69.5% |
| 78 | Altötting | 69.5% |
| 79 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | 69.4% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Vogtlandkreis ranks 195 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 192 | Oldenburg, Landkreis | 26.0% |
| 193 | Unna | 26.0% |
| 194 | Vogelsbergkreis | 26.0% |
| 195 | Vogtlandkreis | 25.9% |
| 196 | Steinfurt | 25.8% |
| 197 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.8% |
| 198 | Jerichower Land | 25.8% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Vogtlandkreis ranks 337 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 340 | Teltow-Fläming | 17.7% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Vogtlandkreis ranks 112 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 109 | Rendsburg-Eckernförde | 27.9% |
| 110 | Höxter | 27.9% |
| 111 | Altenburger Land | 27.8% |
| 112 | Vogtlandkreis | 27.7% |
| 113 | Kaiserslautern, Landkreis | 27.6% |
| 114 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | 27.5% |
| 115 | Görlitz | 27.4% |
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