Saxony-Anhalt's share of Germany's GDP
Saxony-Anhalt's share of Germany's GDP stood at 1.83% in 2025, according to Working Group Regional Accounts of the Federal States (Arbeitskreis VGR der Länder), Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder. It is one of the indicators in the GDP by federal state table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1991 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the GDP by federal state table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of German GDP | |||||||||||
| Saxony-Anhalt | 1.83 | 1.84 | 1.85 | 1.86 | 1.84 | 1.86 | 1.85 | 1.82 | 1.84 | 1.85 | |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 2.94 | 2.92 | 2.9 | 2.98 | 2.89 | 2.9 | 2.84 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.75 |
Understanding saxony-Anhalt's share of Germany's GDP
Displaying the exact fraction of total national production attributable to Saxony-Anhalt, this percentage divides the region's current-price gross domestic product by the federal aggregate. The underlying data encompasses all final goods and services generated by local units operating within the state's borders, after subtracting intermediate consumption. Transforming the absolute currency values into a relative share effectively neutralises the impact of general macroeconomic cycles and country-wide price inflation. This specific formulation is governed by the workplace principle, meaning the recorded value added reflects the physical location of the business operations. Consequently, the output relies on the labour of anyone employed within the state, regardless of whether their primary residence is located in a different jurisdiction.
Proper evaluation of this annual metric involves recognising the statistical balancing act required to ensure the sum of all states perfectly matches the national accounts. The initial estimates for Saxony-Anhalt are constructed using partial indicator models, which are subsequently overwritten during standard revision cycles as definitive structural business statistics become available. While the annual frequency eliminates the need for complex seasonal adjustment algorithms, researchers should track how variations in state-specific working days subtly influence underlying production volumes from year to year. A critical analytical pitfall is the assumption that a growing economic share directly correlates with increased per capita prosperity; demographic shifts and population outflows can simultaneously distort the relationship between total regional output and individual living standards.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the shadow economy included in this regional estimate?
- National accounts methodology incorporates estimates for hidden and illegal economic activities, which are apportioned to the regional level.
- Can I calculate the state's absolute GDP from this figure?
- If the total federal gross domestic product in current prices is known, it can be multiplied by this share to find the absolute regional level.
- Are corporate profits earned in the state included?
- Gross value added includes corporate operating surplus generated locally, regardless of where the company's headquarters are situated.