Economy, jobs and prices in Saalfeld-Rudolstadt (Thuringia, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 29,100 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 76% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 345th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Saalfeld-Rudolstadt?
The local economy produced €3.3 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Saalfeld-Rudolstadt?
About 43,920 people worked in Saalfeld-Rudolstadt in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Saalfeld-Rudolstadt?
At 6.1% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Saalfeld-Rudolstadt ranked 110th highest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). In 2019 the figure was 5.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Saalfeld-Rudolstadt?
In 2023, Saalfeld-Rudolstadt recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 7.5%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 51st highest of 400 districts. That is up from 6.2% 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 Saalfeld-Rudolstadt?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Saalfeld-Rudolstadt was 34.5% in 2023, 149th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. It was 33.7% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Saalfeld-Rudolstadt?
In 2023, Saalfeld-Rudolstadt recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,132, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 50th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €2,646 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Saalfeld-Rudolstadt?
In 2023, Saalfeld-Rudolstadt recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 94.4%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 74th highest of 400 districts. That is up from 89.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Saalfeld-Rudolstadt?
In 2023, Saalfeld-Rudolstadt recorded a purchasing power per resident of €27,372, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 67th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €21,544.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Saalfeld-Rudolstadt?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Saalfeld-Rudolstadt was 13.4% in 2023, 67th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. That is up from 13.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Saalfeld-Rudolstadt?
In 2023, Saalfeld-Rudolstadt recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -18.1, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 151st lowest of 400 districts. It was -16.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Saalfeld-Rudolstadt?
In 2023, Saalfeld-Rudolstadt had 3.4 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 152nd lowest of 400 districts. It was 1.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Saalfeld-Rudolstadt?
The largest part of the economy of Saalfeld-Rudolstadt in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 34.8% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (27.5%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Saalfeld-Rudolstadt?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 34.8% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Saalfeld-Rudolstadt growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.3 billion in 2015 to €3.0 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 30% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Saalfeld-Rudolstadt?
Of the 43,920 jobs located in Saalfeld-Rudolstadt in 2023, 34% in public services, education, health and other services, 27% in industry and 2.0% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Saalfeld-Rudolstadt?
The number of people working in Saalfeld-Rudolstadt fell by 6.7% between 2015 and 2023, to 43,920.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Saalfeld-Rudolstadt compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Saalfeld-Rudolstadt ranks 111 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 108 | Aschaffenburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.2% |
| 109 | Rhein-Erft-Kreis | 6.1% |
| 110 | Pforzheim, Stadtkreis | 6.1% |
| 111 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | 6.1% |
| 112 | Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.1% |
| 113 | Aurich | 6.1% |
| 114 | Bautzen | 6.1% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Saalfeld-Rudolstadt ranks 351 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 348 | Spree-Neiße | €3,141 |
| 349 | Helmstedt | €3,138 |
| 350 | Oberspreewald-Lausitz | €3,135 |
| 351 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | €3,132 |
| 352 | Nordhausen | €3,131 |
| 353 | Cloppenburg | €3,128 |
| 354 | Hof, Landkreis | €3,109 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Saalfeld-Rudolstadt ranks 334 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 331 | Kaiserslautern, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,410 |
| 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 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Saalfeld-Rudolstadt ranks 71 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Weimarer Land | 69.6% |
| 69 | Aschaffenburg, Landkreis | 69.6% |
| 70 | Freudenstadt | 69.6% |
| 71 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | 69.6% |
| 72 | Roth | 69.6% |
| 73 | Bayreuth, Landkreis | 69.6% |
| 74 | Burgenlandkreis | 69.6% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Saalfeld-Rudolstadt ranks 76 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Oberbergischer Kreis | 35.2% |
| 74 | Neuwied | 35.0% |
| 75 | Soest | 35.0% |
| 76 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | 34.8% |
| 77 | Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis | 34.8% |
| 78 | Kelheim | 34.8% |
| 79 | Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm | 34.8% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Saalfeld-Rudolstadt ranks 363 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 360 | Wittenberg | 16.8% |
| 361 | Amberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.8% |
| 362 | Emden, Kreisfreie Stadt | 16.6% |
| 363 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | 16.6% |
| 364 | Gotha | 16.5% |
| 365 | Kyffhäuserkreis | 16.5% |
| 366 | Burgenlandkreis | 16.3% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Saalfeld-Rudolstadt ranks 114 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 111 | Altenburger Land | 27.8% |
| 112 | Vogtlandkreis | 27.7% |
| 113 | Kaiserslautern, Landkreis | 27.6% |
| 114 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | 27.5% |
| 115 | Görlitz | 27.4% |
| 116 | Mönchengladbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | 27.4% |
| 117 | Lippe | 27.2% |
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