Economy, jobs and prices in Saale-Holzland-Kreis (Thuringia, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 27,600 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 72% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 366th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Saale-Holzland-Kreis?
The local economy produced €2.6 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Saale-Holzland-Kreis?
About 34,500 people worked in Saale-Holzland-Kreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Saale-Holzland-Kreis?
At 4.6% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Saale-Holzland-Kreis ranked 180th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). It was 4.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Saale-Holzland-Kreis?
At 5.2% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Saale-Holzland-Kreis ranked 147th highest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). In 2019 the figure was 5.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Saale-Holzland-Kreis?
At 33.8% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Saale-Holzland-Kreis ranked 165th highest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). That is up from 32.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Saale-Holzland-Kreis?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Saale-Holzland-Kreis was €2,922 in 2023, 10th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. That is up from €2,490 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Saale-Holzland-Kreis?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Saale-Holzland-Kreis was 98.4% in 2023, 44th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. That is up from 96.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Saale-Holzland-Kreis?
At €27,347 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Saale-Holzland-Kreis ranked 66th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €21,503.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Saale-Holzland-Kreis?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Saale-Holzland-Kreis was 12.5% in 2023, 51st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. That is up from 11.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Saale-Holzland-Kreis?
At -28.7 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Saale-Holzland-Kreis ranked 86th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is down from -27.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Saale-Holzland-Kreis?
In 2023, Saale-Holzland-Kreis had 4.7 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 134th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 3.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Saale-Holzland-Kreis?
The largest part of the economy of Saale-Holzland-Kreis in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 30.0% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (23.1%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Saale-Holzland-Kreis?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 30.0% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Saale-Holzland-Kreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €1.6 billion in 2015 to €2.4 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 45% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Saale-Holzland-Kreis?
Of the 34,500 jobs located in Saale-Holzland-Kreis in 2023, 27% in public services, education, health and other services, 26% in industry and 3.6% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Saale-Holzland-Kreis?
The number of people working in Saale-Holzland-Kreis rose by 0.9% between 2015 and 2023, to 34,500.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Saale-Holzland-Kreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Saale-Holzland-Kreis ranks 221 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 218 | Friesland (DE) | 4.7% |
| 219 | Darmstadt-Dieburg | 4.7% |
| 220 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | 4.7% |
| 221 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | 4.6% |
| 222 | Ansbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | 4.6% |
| 223 | Weimarer Land | 4.6% |
| 224 | Teltow-Fläming | 4.6% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Saale-Holzland-Kreis ranks 391 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 388 | Ludwigslust-Parchim | €2,942 |
| 389 | Greiz | €2,931 |
| 390 | Mittelsachsen | €2,925 |
| 391 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | €2,922 |
| 392 | Elbe-Elster | €2,920 |
| 393 | Altenburger Land | €2,919 |
| 394 | Vogtlandkreis | €2,907 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Saale-Holzland-Kreis ranks 335 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 332 | Merzig-Wadern | €27,409 |
| 333 | Brandenburg an der Havel, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,376 |
| 334 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | €27,372 |
| 335 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | €27,347 |
| 336 | Salzgitter, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,320 |
| 337 | Erfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,319 |
| 338 | Bautzen | €27,282 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Saale-Holzland-Kreis ranks 98 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 95 | Emmendingen | 69.0% |
| 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% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Saale-Holzland-Kreis ranks 134 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 131 | Mannheim, Stadtkreis | 30.4% |
| 132 | Borken | 30.3% |
| 133 | Ortenaukreis | 30.3% |
| 134 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | 30.0% |
| 135 | Lörrach | 29.9% |
| 136 | Göppingen | 29.8% |
| 137 | Mansfeld-Südharz | 29.8% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Saale-Holzland-Kreis ranks 318 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 315 | Traunstein | 18.8% |
| 316 | Cochem-Zell | 18.7% |
| 317 | Cloppenburg | 18.7% |
| 318 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | 18.7% |
| 319 | Altötting | 18.7% |
| 320 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | 18.5% |
| 321 | Vechta | 18.5% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Saale-Holzland-Kreis ranks 206 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 203 | Wartburgkreis | 23.3% |
| 204 | Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt | 23.2% |
| 205 | Hochsauerlandkreis | 23.1% |
| 206 | Saale-Holzland-Kreis | 23.1% |
| 207 | Zwickau | 22.9% |
| 208 | Viersen | 22.9% |
| 209 | Greiz | 22.9% |
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