Economy, jobs and prices in Nordfriesland (Schleswig-Holstein, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 41,100 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 107% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 145th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Nordfriesland?
The local economy produced €7.8 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Nordfriesland?
About 95,470 people worked in Nordfriesland in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Nordfriesland?
At 4.8% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Nordfriesland ranked 190th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). It was also 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 Nordfriesland?
In 2023, Nordfriesland recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 4.3%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 186th lowest of 400 districts. It was also 4.3% 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 Nordfriesland?
At 36.9% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Nordfriesland ranked 102nd highest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). It was 37.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Nordfriesland?
In 2023, Nordfriesland recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,273, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 78th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €2,923 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Nordfriesland?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Nordfriesland was 87.9% in 2023, 186th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. That is up from 83.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Nordfriesland?
In 2023, Nordfriesland recorded a purchasing power per resident of €29,796, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 169th highest of 400 districts. It was €23,140 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Nordfriesland?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Nordfriesland was 22.2% in 2023, 101st highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. That is down from 23.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Nordfriesland?
In 2023, Nordfriesland recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -2.8, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 140th highest of 400 districts. That is up from -3.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Nordfriesland?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Nordfriesland was 4.5 in 2023, 145th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. It was 4.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Nordfriesland?
The largest part of the economy of Nordfriesland in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 26.4% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (23.9%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Nordfriesland?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 18.6% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Nordfriesland growing?
Gross value added rose from €4.7 billion in 2015 to €7.1 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 51% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Nordfriesland?
Of the 95,470 jobs located in Nordfriesland in 2023, 36% in public services, education, health and other services, 9% in industry and 4.0% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Nordfriesland?
The number of people working in Nordfriesland rose by 7.5% between 2015 and 2023, to 95,470.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Nordfriesland compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Nordfriesland ranks 211 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 208 | Ostholstein | 4.9% |
| 209 | Saarpfalz-Kreis | 4.9% |
| 210 | Offenbach, Landkreis | 4.8% |
| 211 | Nordfriesland | 4.8% |
| 212 | Odenwaldkreis | 4.8% |
| 213 | Amberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.8% |
| 214 | Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.8% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Nordfriesland ranks 323 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 320 | Fürth, Landkreis | €3,300 |
| 321 | Passau, Landkreis | €3,292 |
| 322 | Lüchow-Dannenberg | €3,278 |
| 323 | Nordfriesland | €3,273 |
| 324 | Hof, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,271 |
| 325 | Leer | €3,252 |
| 326 | Lichtenfels | €3,249 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Nordfriesland ranks 169 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 166 | Schaumburg | €29,864 |
| 167 | Straubing-Bogen | €29,839 |
| 168 | Neuwied | €29,826 |
| 169 | Nordfriesland | €29,796 |
| 170 | Kassel, Landkreis | €29,792 |
| 171 | Bad Kreuznach | €29,788 |
| 172 | Heidenheim | €29,776 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Nordfriesland ranks 304 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | Uckermark | 63.1% |
| 302 | Erfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 63.0% |
| 303 | Friesland (DE) | 62.9% |
| 304 | Nordfriesland | 62.9% |
| 305 | Unna | 62.9% |
| 306 | Worms, Kreisfreie Stadt | 62.9% |
| 307 | Mannheim, Stadtkreis | 62.8% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Nordfriesland ranks 303 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | Straubing, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.8% |
| 301 | Chemnitz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.8% |
| 302 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.8% |
| 303 | Nordfriesland | 18.6% |
| 304 | Friesland (DE) | 18.5% |
| 305 | Heilbronn, Stadtkreis | 18.4% |
| 306 | Trier, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.3% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Nordfriesland ranks 137 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 134 | Magdeburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.1% |
| 135 | Enzkreis | 24.1% |
| 136 | Neumünster, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.1% |
| 137 | Nordfriesland | 23.9% |
| 138 | Minden-Lübbecke | 23.7% |
| 139 | Gießen, Landkreis | 23.7% |
| 140 | Halle (Saale), Kreisfreie Stadt | 23.7% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Nordfriesland ranks 128 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 125 | Schleswig-Flensburg | 26.8% |
| 126 | Steinburg | 26.5% |
| 127 | Region Hannover | 26.4% |
| 128 | Nordfriesland | 26.4% |
| 129 | Salzlandkreis | 26.4% |
| 130 | Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 26.4% |
| 131 | Landkreis Rostock | 26.3% |
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