Economy, jobs and prices in Steinburg (Schleswig-Holstein, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 32,300 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 84% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 290th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Steinburg?
The local economy produced €4.8 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Steinburg?
About 59,110 people worked in Steinburg in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Steinburg?
In 2023, Steinburg recorded an unemployment rate of 5.7%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 144th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 5.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Steinburg?
At 5.6% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Steinburg ranked 123rd highest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). It was also 5.6% 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 Steinburg?
In 2023, Steinburg recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 32.6%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 178th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 34.3%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Steinburg?
At €3,550 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Steinburg ranked 179th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). It was €3,165 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Steinburg?
At 90.4% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Steinburg ranked 149th highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). That is up from 86.3% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Steinburg?
The purchasing power per resident in Steinburg was €29,202 in 2023, 178th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. In 2019 the figure was €22,989.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Steinburg?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Steinburg was 21.1% in 2023, 135th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. 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 Steinburg?
At -28.8 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Steinburg ranked 85th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is up from -29.9 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Steinburg?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Steinburg was 3.7 in 2023, 180th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. That is down from 4.0 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Steinburg?
The largest part of the economy of Steinburg in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 26.5% of gross value added, followed by finance, property and business services (25.7%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Steinburg?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 24.0% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Steinburg growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.4 billion in 2015 to €4.4 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 30% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Steinburg?
Of the 59,110 jobs located in Steinburg in 2023, 38% in public services, education, health and other services, 16% in industry and 4.7% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Steinburg?
The number of people working in Steinburg rose by 5.5% between 2015 and 2023, to 59,110.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Steinburg compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Steinburg ranks 144 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 141 | Saarlouis | 5.7% |
| 142 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.7% |
| 143 | Peine | 5.7% |
| 144 | Steinburg | 5.7% |
| 145 | Lahn-Dill-Kreis | 5.7% |
| 146 | Havelland | 5.7% |
| 147 | Cuxhaven | 5.7% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Steinburg ranks 222 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 219 | Herford | €3,551 |
| 220 | Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,550 |
| 221 | Leipzig, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,550 |
| 222 | Steinburg | €3,550 |
| 223 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | €3,544 |
| 224 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | €3,540 |
| 225 | Straubing, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,535 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Steinburg ranks 223 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 220 | Bottrop, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,217 |
| 221 | Kulmbach | €29,211 |
| 222 | Hildesheim | €29,203 |
| 223 | Steinburg | €29,202 |
| 224 | Bamberg, Landkreis | €29,176 |
| 225 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,151 |
| 226 | Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt | €29,137 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Steinburg ranks 266 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 263 | Wittmund | 64.3% |
| 264 | Südliche Weinstraße | 64.3% |
| 265 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | 64.2% |
| 266 | Steinburg | 64.2% |
| 267 | Region Hannover | 64.2% |
| 268 | Baden-Baden, Stadtkreis | 64.2% |
| 269 | Leipzig, Kreisfreie Stadt | 64.2% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Steinburg ranks 224 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 221 | Eichstätt | 24.4% |
| 222 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | 24.3% |
| 223 | Oberhavel | 24.2% |
| 224 | Steinburg | 24.0% |
| 225 | Göttingen | 24.0% |
| 226 | Hildesheim | 23.8% |
| 227 | Merzig-Wadern | 23.6% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Steinburg ranks 92 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 89 | Lichtenfels | 25.9% |
| 90 | Ebersberg | 25.8% |
| 91 | Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 25.7% |
| 92 | Steinburg | 25.7% |
| 93 | Neuburg-Schrobenhausen | 25.6% |
| 94 | Alzey-Worms | 25.6% |
| 95 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | 25.6% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Steinburg ranks 126 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 123 | Amberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 26.8% |
| 124 | Rhein-Sieg-Kreis | 26.8% |
| 125 | Schleswig-Flensburg | 26.8% |
| 126 | Steinburg | 26.5% |
| 127 | Region Hannover | 26.4% |
| 128 | Nordfriesland | 26.4% |
| 129 | Salzlandkreis | 26.4% |
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