Economy, jobs and prices in Herzogtum Lauenburg (Schleswig-Holstein, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 25,300 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 66% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 381st highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Herzogtum Lauenburg?
The local economy produced €5.8 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Herzogtum Lauenburg?
About 74,060 people worked in Herzogtum Lauenburg in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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The unemployment rate in Herzogtum Lauenburg was 5.2% in 2023, 187th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 4.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Herzogtum Lauenburg?
At 5.2% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Herzogtum Lauenburg ranked 145th highest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). 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 Herzogtum Lauenburg?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Herzogtum Lauenburg was 35.4% in 2023, 133rd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 33.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Herzogtum Lauenburg?
At €3,448 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Herzogtum Lauenburg ranked 136th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). That is up from €3,029 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Herzogtum Lauenburg?
At 91.8% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Herzogtum Lauenburg ranked 119th highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). That is up from 87.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Herzogtum Lauenburg?
At €31,718 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Herzogtum Lauenburg ranked 52nd highest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). That is up from €25,237 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Herzogtum Lauenburg?
In 2023, Herzogtum Lauenburg recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 22.1%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 102nd highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 22.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Herzogtum Lauenburg?
In 2023, Herzogtum Lauenburg recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -57.9, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 19th lowest of 400 districts. That is down from -54.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Herzogtum Lauenburg?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Herzogtum Lauenburg was 5.1 in 2023, 97th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. That is down from 7.3 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Herzogtum Lauenburg?
The largest part of the economy of Herzogtum Lauenburg in 2023 was finance, property and business services, at 27.3% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (26.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Herzogtum Lauenburg?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 20.1% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Herzogtum Lauenburg growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.6 billion in 2015 to €5.3 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 46% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Herzogtum Lauenburg?
Of the 74,060 jobs located in Herzogtum Lauenburg in 2023, 37% in public services, education, health and other services, 15% in industry and 2.8% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Herzogtum Lauenburg?
The number of people working in Herzogtum Lauenburg rose by 8.0% between 2015 and 2023, to 74,060.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Herzogtum Lauenburg compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Herzogtum Lauenburg ranks 187 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 184 | Harz | 5.2% |
| 185 | Pinneberg | 5.2% |
| 186 | Schleswig-Flensburg | 5.2% |
| 187 | Herzogtum Lauenburg | 5.2% |
| 188 | Lippe | 5.2% |
| 189 | Landshut, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.2% |
| 190 | Werra-Meißner-Kreis | 5.2% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Herzogtum Lauenburg ranks 265 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 262 | Roth | €3,455 |
| 263 | Augsburg, Landkreis | €3,455 |
| 264 | Rostock, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,452 |
| 265 | Herzogtum Lauenburg | €3,448 |
| 266 | Viersen | €3,446 |
| 267 | Bad Kissingen | €3,446 |
| 268 | Halle (Saale), Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,444 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Herzogtum Lauenburg ranks 52 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Olpe | €31,845 |
| 50 | Rhein-Sieg-Kreis | €31,792 |
| 51 | Tuttlingen | €31,723 |
| 52 | Herzogtum Lauenburg | €31,718 |
| 53 | Lörrach | €31,716 |
| 54 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | €31,712 |
| 55 | Schwabach, Kreisfreie Stadt | €31,710 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Herzogtum Lauenburg ranks 298 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 295 | Dithmarschen | 63.2% |
| 296 | Uelzen | 63.1% |
| 297 | Aurich | 63.1% |
| 298 | Herzogtum Lauenburg | 63.1% |
| 299 | Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.1% |
| 300 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | 63.1% |
| 301 | Uckermark | 63.1% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Herzogtum Lauenburg ranks 280 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 277 | Recklinghausen | 20.2% |
| 278 | Kaiserslautern, Kreisfreie Stadt | 20.2% |
| 279 | Helmstedt | 20.2% |
| 280 | Herzogtum Lauenburg | 20.1% |
| 281 | München, Landkreis | 20.0% |
| 282 | Schaumburg | 20.0% |
| 283 | Fürth, Landkreis | 20.0% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Herzogtum Lauenburg ranks 62 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Bad Dürkheim | 27.5% |
| 60 | Rosenheim, Kreisfreie Stadt | 27.5% |
| 61 | Wuppertal, Kreisfreie Stadt | 27.4% |
| 62 | Herzogtum Lauenburg | 27.3% |
| 63 | Main-Kinzig-Kreis | 27.3% |
| 64 | Regensburg, Landkreis | 27.3% |
| 65 | Harburg | 27.3% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Herzogtum Lauenburg ranks 132 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 129 | Salzlandkreis | 26.4% |
| 130 | Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 26.4% |
| 131 | Landkreis Rostock | 26.3% |
| 132 | Herzogtum Lauenburg | 26.3% |
| 133 | Neunkirchen | 26.1% |
| 134 | Bautzen | 26.0% |
| 135 | Northeim | 25.9% |
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