Economy, jobs and prices in Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis (Thuringia, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 28,700 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 75% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 353rd highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis?
The local economy produced €3.2 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis?
About 45,950 people worked in Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis?
At 7.4% in 2023, the unemployment rate in Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis ranked 63rd highest of 400 German districts (district median 5.0%). It was 6.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis?
In 2023, Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 9.6%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 17th highest of 400 districts. That is up from 8.2% 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 Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis?
At 34.0% in 2023, the share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer in Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis ranked 161st highest of 400 German districts (district median 31.8%). That is down from 35.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis?
The median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis was €2,899 in 2023, 4th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €3,604. It was €2,453 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis?
At 99.6% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis ranked 39th highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). That is up from 93.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis?
The purchasing power per resident in Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis was €26,371 in 2023, 13th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at €29,371. It was €20,699 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis?
In 2023, Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 12.7%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 58th lowest of 400 districts. It was 12.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis?
At -11.9 in 2023, the commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis ranked 200th lowest of 400 German districts (district median -11.7). That is up from -15.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis?
In 2023, Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis had 2.2 company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses, compared with 3.9 in the median German district, which ranks it 43rd 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 Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis?
The largest part of the economy of Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis in 2023 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 33.4% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (21.9%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 21.9% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis growing?
Gross value added rose from €2.2 billion in 2015 to €3.0 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 37% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis?
Of the 45,950 jobs located in Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis in 2023, 37% in public services, education, health and other services, 17% in industry and 2.5% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis?
The number of people working in Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis fell by 1.4% between 2015 and 2023, to 45,950.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis ranks 63 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Kiel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.6% |
| 61 | Anhalt-Bitterfeld | 7.6% |
| 62 | Region Hannover | 7.5% |
| 63 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | 7.4% |
| 64 | Hamburg | 7.4% |
| 65 | Städteregion Aachen | 7.4% |
| 66 | Neunkirchen | 7.4% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis ranks 397 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 394 | Vogtlandkreis | €2,907 |
| 395 | Vorpommern-Rügen | €2,906 |
| 396 | Hildburghausen | €2,901 |
| 397 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | €2,899 |
| 398 | Saale-Orla-Kreis | €2,831 |
| 399 | Görlitz | €2,820 |
| 400 | Erzgebirgskreis | €2,815 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis ranks 388 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 385 | Kyffhäuserkreis | €26,418 |
| 386 | Stendal | €26,403 |
| 387 | Vorpommern-Rügen | €26,373 |
| 388 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | €26,371 |
| 389 | Leipzig, Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,349 |
| 390 | Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,301 |
| 391 | Görlitz | €26,286 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis ranks 124 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 121 | Neumarkt i. d. OPf. | 68.4% |
| 122 | Mühldorf a. Inn | 68.3% |
| 123 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | 68.3% |
| 124 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | 68.3% |
| 125 | Fürth, Kreisfreie Stadt | 68.3% |
| 126 | Heidenheim | 68.3% |
| 127 | Südwestpfalz | 68.3% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis ranks 260 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 257 | Coburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 22.0% |
| 258 | Starnberg | 22.0% |
| 259 | Kassel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 21.9% |
| 260 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | 21.9% |
| 261 | Pinneberg | 21.8% |
| 262 | Alzey-Worms | 21.8% |
| 263 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | 21.7% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis ranks 332 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 335 | Mittelsachsen | 17.9% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis ranks 44 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Birkenfeld | 33.8% |
| 42 | Koblenz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 33.8% |
| 43 | Rhein-Lahn-Kreis | 33.7% |
| 44 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | 33.4% |
| 45 | Speyer, Kreisfreie Stadt | 33.2% |
| 46 | Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 33.2% |
| 47 | Lüneburg, Landkreis | 32.9% |
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