Economy, jobs and prices in Weimarer Land (Thuringia, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 33,700 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 88% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 261st highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Weimarer Land?
The local economy produced €3.1 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Weimarer Land?
About 33,140 people worked in Weimarer Land in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Weimarer Land?
In 2023, Weimarer Land recorded an unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 179th lowest of 400 districts. It was 4.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Weimarer Land?
At 5.9% in 2023, the unemployment rate among under-25s in Weimarer Land ranked 104th highest of 400 German districts (district median 4.4%). That is up from 4.7% 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 Weimarer Land?
In 2023, Weimarer Land recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 29.0%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 151st lowest of 400 districts. That is up from 27.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Weimarer Land?
At €2,999 in 2023, the median monthly gross wage of full-time employees in Weimarer Land ranked 27th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €3,604). In 2019 the figure was €2,548.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Weimarer Land?
At 100.2% in 2023, the median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Weimarer Land ranked 36th highest of 400 German districts (district median 88.5%). In 2019 the figure was 97.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Weimarer Land?
At €26,789 in 2023, the purchasing power per resident in Weimarer Land ranked 27th lowest of 400 German districts (district median €29,371). In 2019 the figure was €20,860.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Weimarer Land?
The share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' in Weimarer Land was 13.7% in 2023, 74th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 19.7%. That is up from 13.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Weimarer Land?
In 2023, Weimarer Land recorded a commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) of -32.2, compared with -11.7 in the median German district, which ranks it 69th lowest of 400 districts. That is down from -31.7 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Weimarer Land?
At 3.4 in 2023, the number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Weimarer Land ranked 148th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 3.9). In 2019 the figure was 2.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Weimarer Land?
The largest part of the economy of Weimarer Land in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 39.5% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (21.6%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Weimarer Land?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 39.5% of output in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Weimarer Land growing?
Gross value added rose from €1.6 billion in 2015 to €2.9 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 75% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Weimarer Land?
Of the 33,140 jobs located in Weimarer Land in 2023, 32% in public services, education, health and other services, 20% in industry and 2.8% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Weimarer Land?
The number of people working in Weimarer Land rose by 1.5% between 2015 and 2023, to 33,140.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Weimarer Land compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Weimarer Land ranks 223 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 225 | Karlsruhe, Stadtkreis | 4.6% |
| 226 | Steinfurt | 4.6% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Weimarer Land ranks 374 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 371 | Gotha | €3,014 |
| 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 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Weimarer Land ranks 374 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 371 | Sonneberg | €26,855 |
| 372 | Frankfurt (Oder), Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,827 |
| 373 | Kiel, Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,792 |
| 374 | Weimarer Land | €26,789 |
| 375 | Nordhausen | €26,762 |
| 376 | Elbe-Elster | €26,734 |
| 377 | Cottbus, Kreisfreie Stadt | €26,711 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Weimarer Land ranks 68 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Nordsachsen | 69.7% |
| 66 | Ansbach, Kreisfreie Stadt | 69.7% |
| 67 | Bad Kissingen | 69.7% |
| 68 | Weimarer Land | 69.6% |
| 69 | Aschaffenburg, Landkreis | 69.6% |
| 70 | Freudenstadt | 69.6% |
| 71 | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt | 69.6% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Weimarer Land ranks 48 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Sonneberg | 39.9% |
| 46 | Haßberge | 39.7% |
| 47 | Leverkusen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 39.6% |
| 48 | Weimarer Land | 39.5% |
| 49 | Kronach | 39.3% |
| 50 | Heidenheim | 39.2% |
| 51 | Ludwigsburg | 39.1% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Weimarer Land ranks 396 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 398 | Spree-Neiße | 10.4% |
| 399 | Ingolstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 9.9% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Weimarer Land ranks 236 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 233 | Regen | 21.8% |
| 234 | Steinfurt | 21.8% |
| 235 | Fürstenfeldbruck | 21.6% |
| 236 | Weimarer Land | 21.6% |
| 237 | Warendorf | 21.5% |
| 238 | Anhalt-Bitterfeld | 21.5% |
| 239 | Ortenaukreis | 21.4% |
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