Economy, jobs and prices in Greiz (Thuringia, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 25,600 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 67% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 377th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Greiz?
The local economy produced €2.7 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Greiz?
About 37,510 people worked in Greiz in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Greiz?
The unemployment rate in Greiz was 5.4% in 2023, 173rd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. It was 4.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Greiz?
In 2023, Greiz recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 5.6%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 125th highest of 400 districts. That is up from 5.4% 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 Greiz?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Greiz was 32.2% in 2023, 191st highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 32.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Greiz?
In 2023, Greiz recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €2,931, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 12th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €2,435.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Greiz?
In 2023, Greiz recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 93.2%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 95th highest of 400 districts. It was 91.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Greiz?
The purchasing power per resident in Greiz was €25,486 in 2023, 2nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. In 2019 the figure was €21,326.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Greiz?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Greiz was 12.8% in 2023, 60th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. That is up from 12.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Greiz?
At -25.9 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Greiz ranked 98th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is up from -26.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Greiz?
In 2023, Greiz had 2.9 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 93rd lowest of 400 districts. It was 1.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Greiz?
The largest part of the economy of Greiz in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 28.8% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (22.9%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Greiz?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 28.8% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Greiz growing?
Gross value added rose from €1.8 billion in 2015 to €2.5 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 35% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Greiz?
Of the 37,510 jobs located in Greiz in 2023, 27% in public services, education, health and other services, 27% in industry and 3.2% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Greiz?
The number of people working in Greiz fell by 6.1% between 2015 and 2023, to 37,510.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Greiz compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Greiz ranks 174 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 171 | Heinsberg | 5.4% |
| 172 | Warendorf | 5.4% |
| 173 | Paderborn | 5.4% |
| 174 | Greiz | 5.4% |
| 175 | Zwickau | 5.4% |
| 176 | Uelzen | 5.3% |
| 177 | Donnersbergkreis | 5.3% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Greiz ranks 389 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 386 | Schmalkalden-Meiningen | €2,944 |
| 387 | Havelland | €2,943 |
| 388 | Ludwigslust-Parchim | €2,942 |
| 389 | Greiz | €2,931 |
| 390 | Mittelsachsen | €2,925 |
| 391 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | €2,922 |
| 392 | Elbe-Elster | €2,920 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Greiz ranks 399 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)
Greiz ranks 99 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 96 | Miesbach | 69.0% |
| 97 | Leipzig | 68.9% |
| 98 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | 68.9% |
| 99 | Greiz | 68.9% |
| 100 | Olpe | 68.9% |
| 101 | Vogelsbergkreis | 68.9% |
| 102 | Miltenberg | 68.8% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Greiz ranks 150 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 147 | Landsberg am Lech | 29.1% |
| 148 | Leipzig | 29.0% |
| 149 | Celle | 28.8% |
| 150 | Greiz | 28.8% |
| 151 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | 28.7% |
| 152 | Freyung-Grafenau | 28.6% |
| 153 | Passau, Landkreis | 28.5% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Greiz ranks 373 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 370 | Zweibrücken, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.1% |
| 371 | Wesermarsch | 16.0% |
| 372 | Oder-Spree | 15.9% |
| 373 | Greiz | 15.9% |
| 374 | Mansfeld-Südharz | 15.9% |
| 375 | Biberach | 15.6% |
| 376 | Salzlandkreis | 15.6% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Greiz ranks 209 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 206 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | 23.1% |
| 207 | Zwickau | 22.9% |
| 208 | Viersen | 22.9% |
| 209 | Greiz | 22.9% |
| 210 | Siegen-Wittgenstein | 22.9% |
| 211 | Nordsachsen | 22.8% |
| 212 | Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.8% |
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