Economy, jobs and prices in Sömmerda (Thuringia, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 29,300 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 76% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 342nd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Sömmerda?
The local economy produced €2.2 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Sömmerda?
About 28,330 people worked in Sömmerda in 2023 (employment by place of work).
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The unemployment rate in Sömmerda was 6.4% in 2023, 99th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5.0%. In 2019 the figure was 5.5%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Sömmerda?
The unemployment rate among under-25s in Sömmerda was 8.1% in 2023, 39th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 4.4%. That is up from 7.2% 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 Sömmerda?
The share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Sömmerda was 35.0% in 2023, 142nd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 31.8%. That is up from 31.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Sömmerda?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Sömmerda was €2,995 in 2023, 26th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. In 2019 the figure was €2,625.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Sömmerda?
In 2023, Sömmerda recorded a median full-time wage of women as a share of men's of 90.8%, compared with 88.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 138th highest of 400 districts. That is up from 84.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Sömmerda?
At €26,917 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Sömmerda ranked 36th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €21,136.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Sömmerda?
In 2023, Sömmerda recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 11.6%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 24th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 11.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Sömmerda?
In 2023, Sömmerda recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -18.6, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 145th lowest of 400 districts. That is down from -15.2 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Sömmerda?
In 2023, Sömmerda had 3.0 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 101st lowest of 400 districts. That is up 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 Sömmerda?
The largest part of the economy of Sömmerda in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 37.6% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (21.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Sömmerda?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 37.6% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Sömmerda growing?
Gross value added rose from €1.4 billion in 2015 to €2.1 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 42% before inflation.
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Of the 28,330 jobs located in Sömmerda in 2023, 27% in public services, education, health and other services, 29% in industry and 4.0% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Sömmerda?
The number of people working in Sömmerda fell by 2.7% between 2015 and 2023, to 28,330.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Sömmerda compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Sömmerda ranks 99 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 96 | Göttingen | 6.5% |
| 97 | Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.5% |
| 98 | Mettmann | 6.4% |
| 99 | Sömmerda | 6.4% |
| 100 | Saalekreis | 6.4% |
| 101 | Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.3% |
| 102 | Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.3% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Sömmerda ranks 375 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 372 | Mecklenburgische Seenplatte | €3,011 |
| 373 | Burgenlandkreis | €3,006 |
| 374 | Weimarer Land | €2,999 |
| 375 | Sömmerda | €2,995 |
| 376 | Leipzig | €2,994 |
| 377 | Mansfeld-Südharz | €2,989 |
| 378 | Bautzen | €2,972 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Sömmerda ranks 365 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 362 | Prignitz | €26,979 |
| 363 | Trier-Saarburg | €26,969 |
| 364 | Delmenhorst, Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,968 |
| 365 | Sömmerda | €26,917 |
| 366 | Erzgebirgskreis | €26,913 |
| 367 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | €26,905 |
| 368 | Herne, Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,900 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Sömmerda ranks 155 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 152 | Weilheim-Schongau | 67.5% |
| 153 | Aichach-Friedberg | 67.5% |
| 154 | Eichstätt | 67.5% |
| 155 | Sömmerda | 67.5% |
| 156 | Augsburg, Landkreis | 67.4% |
| 157 | Alzey-Worms | 67.4% |
| 158 | Hersfeld-Rotenburg | 67.3% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Sömmerda ranks 60 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Ostallgäu | 37.8% |
| 58 | Uckermark | 37.7% |
| 59 | Zollernalbkreis | 37.7% |
| 60 | Sömmerda | 37.6% |
| 61 | Wartburgkreis | 37.5% |
| 62 | Reutlingen | 37.5% |
| 63 | Schwandorf | 37.5% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Sömmerda ranks 394 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 391 | Stendal | 14.3% |
| 392 | Börde | 14.2% |
| 393 | Saale-Orla-Kreis | 14.0% |
| 394 | Sömmerda | 14.0% |
| 395 | Hohenlohekreis | 13.9% |
| 396 | Weimarer Land | 12.2% |
| 397 | Salzgitter, Kreisfreie Stadt | 11.7% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Sömmerda ranks 243 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 240 | Neuwied | 21.4% |
| 241 | Soest | 21.4% |
| 242 | Rosenheim, Landkreis | 21.3% |
| 243 | Sömmerda | 21.3% |
| 244 | Trier-Saarburg | 21.3% |
| 245 | Nürnberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.2% |
| 246 | Herford | 21.1% |
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