Economy, jobs and prices in Eichsfeld (Thuringia, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 28,500 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 74% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 359th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Eichsfeld?
The local economy produced €3.2 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Eichsfeld?
About 45,530 people worked in Eichsfeld in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Eichsfeld?
The unemployment rate in Eichsfeld was 4.2% in 2023, 146th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 3.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Eichsfeld?
In 2023, Eichsfeld recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 4.5%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 196th highest of 400 districts. It was 3.7% 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 Eichsfeld?
At 32.6% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Eichsfeld ranked 180th highest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). In 2019 the figure was 26.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Eichsfeld?
At €2,945 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Eichsfeld ranked 16th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). That is up from €2,567 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Eichsfeld?
At 91.6% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Eichsfeld ranked 123rd highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). That is up from 88.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Eichsfeld?
The purchasing power per resident in Eichsfeld was €25,663 in 2023, 4th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. It was €20,952 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Eichsfeld?
At 14.9% in 2023, the share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Eichsfeld ranked 87th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 19.7%). That is up from 14.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Eichsfeld?
In 2023, Eichsfeld recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -21.0, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 126th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was -16.5.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Eichsfeld?
In 2023, Eichsfeld had 1.5 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 8th lowest of 400 districts. That is down from 2.0 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Eichsfeld?
The largest part of the economy of Eichsfeld in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 31.1% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (25.5%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Eichsfeld?
Factories, mines and energy produced 31.1% of the value added in Eichsfeld in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Eichsfeld growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.1 billion in 2015 to €2.9 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 37% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Eichsfeld?
Of the 45,530 jobs located in Eichsfeld in 2023, 29% in public services, education, health and other services, 27% in industry and 1.9% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Eichsfeld?
The number of people working in Eichsfeld fell by 0.7% between 2015 and 2023, to 45,530.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Eichsfeld compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Eichsfeld ranks 255 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 252 | Plön | 4.2% |
| 253 | Südliche Weinstraße | 4.2% |
| 254 | Borken | 4.2% |
| 255 | Eichsfeld | 4.2% |
| 256 | Cloppenburg | 4.2% |
| 257 | Vulkaneifel | 4.2% |
| 258 | Mainz-Bingen | 4.2% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Eichsfeld ranks 385 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 382 | Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge | €2,961 |
| 383 | Altmarkkreis Salzwedel | €2,957 |
| 384 | Prignitz | €2,946 |
| 385 | Eichsfeld | €2,945 |
| 386 | Schmalkalden-Meiningen | €2,944 |
| 387 | Havelland | €2,943 |
| 388 | Ludwigslust-Parchim | €2,942 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Eichsfeld ranks 397 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 394 | Halle (Saale), Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,061 |
| 395 | Vorpommern-Greifswald | €25,755 |
| 396 | Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt | €25,737 |
| 397 | Eichsfeld | €25,663 |
| 398 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | €25,628 |
| 399 | Greiz | €25,486 |
| 400 | Trier, Kreisfreie Stadt | €25,444 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Eichsfeld ranks 27 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Zwickau | 71.1% |
| 25 | Günzburg | 71.1% |
| 26 | Landshut, Landkreis | 71.0% |
| 27 | Eichsfeld | 71.0% |
| 28 | Main-Spessart | 71.0% |
| 29 | Vechta | 71.0% |
| 30 | Börde | 70.9% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Eichsfeld ranks 118 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 115 | Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis | 31.2% |
| 116 | Pforzheim, Stadtkreis | 31.2% |
| 117 | Schmalkalden-Meiningen | 31.2% |
| 118 | Eichsfeld | 31.1% |
| 119 | Rhein-Kreis Neuss | 31.1% |
| 120 | Waldshut | 31.0% |
| 121 | Osnabrück, Landkreis | 30.9% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Eichsfeld ranks 331 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 328 | Freudenstadt | 18.4% |
| 329 | Prignitz | 18.3% |
| 330 | Wartburgkreis | 18.2% |
| 331 | Eichsfeld | 18.2% |
| 332 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | 18.1% |
| 333 | Lübeck, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.0% |
| 334 | Erlangen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 18.0% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Eichsfeld ranks 141 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 138 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | 25.6% |
| 139 | Heinsberg | 25.6% |
| 140 | Mittelsachsen | 25.5% |
| 141 | Eichsfeld | 25.5% |
| 142 | Bad Kreuznach | 25.5% |
| 143 | Aurich | 25.4% |
| 144 | Hildburghausen | 25.4% |
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