Economy, jobs and prices in Stormarn (Schleswig-Holstein, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 37,900 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 99% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 193rd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Stormarn?
The local economy produced €10.5 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Stormarn?
About 121,690 people worked in Stormarn in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Stormarn?
In 2023, Stormarn recorded an unemployment rate of 3.8%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 120th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 3.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Stormarn?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Stormarn was 3.7% in 2023, 146th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. In 2019 the figure was 2.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Stormarn?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Stormarn was 25.3% in 2023, 92nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. That is up from 23.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Stormarn?
In 2023, Stormarn recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,596, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 197th lowest of 400 districts. It was €3,211 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Stormarn?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Stormarn was 92.2% in 2023, 115th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. In 2019 the figure was 90.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Stormarn?
The purchasing power per resident in Stormarn was €33,715 in 2023, 16th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. In 2019 the figure was €27,281.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Stormarn?
In 2023, Stormarn recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 19.3%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 190th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 20.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Stormarn?
In 2023, Stormarn recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -8.6, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 180th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was -10.4.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Stormarn?
At 5.6 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Stormarn ranked 65th highest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). It was 5.8 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Stormarn?
The largest part of the economy of Stormarn in 2023 was trade, transport, hospitality and communications, at 28.2% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (23.4%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Stormarn?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 23.4% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Stormarn growing?
Gross value added rose from €6.7 billion in 2015 to €9.6 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 43% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Stormarn?
Of the 121,690 jobs located in Stormarn in 2023, 27% in public services, education, health and other services, 17% in industry and 1.6% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Stormarn?
The number of people working in Stormarn rose by 8.7% between 2015 and 2023, to 121,690.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Stormarn compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Stormarn ranks 281 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 278 | Verden | 3.9% |
| 279 | Kaufbeuren, Kreisfreie Stadt | 3.9% |
| 280 | Reutlingen | 3.9% |
| 281 | Stormarn | 3.8% |
| 282 | Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis | 3.8% |
| 283 | Rems-Murr-Kreis | 3.8% |
| 284 | Bernkastel-Wittlich | 3.8% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Stormarn ranks 204 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | Solingen, Kreisfreie Stadt | €3,604 |
| 202 | Segeberg | €3,602 |
| 203 | Rhön-Grabfeld | €3,598 |
| 204 | Stormarn | €3,596 |
| 205 | Recklinghausen | €3,593 |
| 206 | Regensburg, Landkreis | €3,592 |
| 207 | Miltenberg | €3,584 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Stormarn ranks 16 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis | €34,357 |
| 14 | Mainz-Bingen | €34,315 |
| 15 | Dachau | €34,148 |
| 16 | Stormarn | €33,715 |
| 17 | Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen | €33,598 |
| 18 | Harburg | €33,582 |
| 19 | Landsberg am Lech | €33,206 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Stormarn ranks 228 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 225 | Wetteraukreis | 65.6% |
| 226 | Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Kreisfreie Stadt | 65.6% |
| 227 | Oberbergischer Kreis | 65.6% |
| 228 | Stormarn | 65.6% |
| 229 | Offenbach am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | 65.6% |
| 230 | Chemnitz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 65.5% |
| 231 | Rhein-Neckar-Kreis | 65.4% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Stormarn ranks 229 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 226 | Hildesheim | 23.8% |
| 227 | Merzig-Wadern | 23.6% |
| 228 | Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen | 23.5% |
| 229 | Stormarn | 23.4% |
| 230 | Pirmasens, Kreisfreie Stadt | 23.4% |
| 231 | Nienburg (Weser) | 23.2% |
| 232 | Segeberg | 23.2% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Stormarn ranks 169 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 166 | Vogelsbergkreis | 23.1% |
| 167 | Konstanz | 23.1% |
| 168 | Altenkirchen (Westerwald) | 23.1% |
| 169 | Stormarn | 23.1% |
| 170 | Wesel | 22.9% |
| 171 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | 22.9% |
| 172 | Wittmund | 22.9% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Stormarn ranks 307 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 304 | Diepholz | 18.5% |
| 305 | Hamburg | 18.4% |
| 306 | Rhein-Erft-Kreis | 18.4% |
| 307 | Stormarn | 18.3% |
| 308 | Lindau (Bodensee) | 18.3% |
| 309 | Kelheim | 18.3% |
| 310 | Mülheim an der Ruhr, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.2% |
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