Economy, jobs and prices in Dithmarschen (Schleswig-Holstein, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 40,700 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 106% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 149th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Dithmarschen?
The local economy produced €6.1 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Dithmarschen?
About 63,660 people worked in Dithmarschen in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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At 5.8% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Dithmarschen ranked 133rd highest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). In 2019 the figure was 5.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Dithmarschen?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Dithmarschen was 6.1% in 2023, 100th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. In 2019 the figure was 6.0%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Dithmarschen?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Dithmarschen was 32.4% in 2023, 183rd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. That is up from 28.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Dithmarschen?
At €3,414 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Dithmarschen ranked 126th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). It was €3,043 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Dithmarschen?
At 85.9% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Dithmarschen ranked 133rd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). In 2019 the figure was 80.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Dithmarschen?
At €29,219 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Dithmarschen ranked 182nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €22,805.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Dithmarschen?
At 22.2% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Dithmarschen ranked 100th highest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). That is down from 23.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Dithmarschen?
At -14.8 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Dithmarschen ranked 178th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is down from -14.5 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Dithmarschen?
At 4.4 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Dithmarschen ranked 155th highest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). In 2019 the figure was 5.7.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Dithmarschen?
The largest part of the economy of Dithmarschen in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 35.7% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (21.0%).
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Factories, mines and energy produced 35.7% of the value added in Dithmarschen in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
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Gross value added rose from €3.6 billion in 2015 to €5.6 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 54% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Dithmarschen?
Of the 63,660 jobs located in Dithmarschen in 2023, 36% in public services, education, health and other services, 13% in industry and 6.0% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Dithmarschen?
The number of people working in Dithmarschen rose by 7.8% between 2015 and 2023, to 63,660.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Dithmarschen compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Dithmarschen ranks 133 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 130 | Minden-Lübbecke | 5.8% |
| 131 | Landkreis Rostock | 5.8% |
| 132 | Lüneburg, Landkreis | 5.8% |
| 133 | Dithmarschen | 5.8% |
| 134 | Leer | 5.8% |
| 135 | Vogtlandkreis | 5.8% |
| 136 | Northeim | 5.7% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Dithmarschen ranks 275 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 272 | Goslar | €3,418 |
| 273 | Grafschaft Bentheim | €3,417 |
| 274 | Tirschenreuth | €3,415 |
| 275 | Dithmarschen | €3,414 |
| 276 | Nienburg (Weser) | €3,405 |
| 277 | Bad Dürkheim | €3,405 |
| 278 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | €3,401 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Dithmarschen ranks 219 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 216 | Dingolfing-Landau | €29,238 |
| 217 | Steinfurt | €29,226 |
| 218 | Ansbach, Landkreis | €29,220 |
| 219 | Dithmarschen | €29,219 |
| 220 | Bottrop, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,217 |
| 221 | Kulmbach | €29,211 |
| 222 | Hildesheim | €29,203 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Dithmarschen ranks 295 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 292 | Kaiserslautern, Landkreis | 63.3% |
| 293 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 63.3% |
| 294 | Magdeburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.2% |
| 295 | Dithmarschen | 63.2% |
| 296 | Uelzen | 63.1% |
| 297 | Aurich | 63.1% |
| 298 | Herzogtum Lauenburg | 63.1% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Dithmarschen ranks 70 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt | 36.2% |
| 68 | Salzlandkreis | 36.1% |
| 69 | Oder-Spree | 36.1% |
| 70 | Dithmarschen | 35.7% |
| 71 | Cham | 35.3% |
| 72 | Groß-Gerau | 35.2% |
| 73 | Oberbergischer Kreis | 35.2% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Dithmarschen ranks 347 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 344 | Tirschenreuth | 17.6% |
| 345 | Elbe-Elster | 17.5% |
| 346 | Bautzen | 17.5% |
| 347 | Dithmarschen | 17.5% |
| 348 | Sonneberg | 17.4% |
| 349 | Saarpfalz-Kreis | 17.4% |
| 350 | Nordhausen | 17.4% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Dithmarschen ranks 251 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 248 | Pinneberg | 21.1% |
| 249 | Emmendingen | 21.0% |
| 250 | Memmingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.0% |
| 251 | Dithmarschen | 21.0% |
| 252 | Main-Tauber-Kreis | 20.8% |
| 253 | Neustadt a. d. Aisch-Bad Windsheim | 20.8% |
| 254 | Deggendorf | 20.7% |
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