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German Public Sector Workforce Reaches 5.4 Million with Expansion in Schools and Childcare

Concentrated growth in schools alongside childcare underscores a policy emphasis on education jobs within the country’s wider labor market challenges.

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Die Zahl der Beschäftigten im öffentlichen Dienst ist im vergangenen Jahr auf 5,4 Millionen gestiegen. Das waren 95.900 Menschen und 1,8 Prozent mehr als im Vorjahr, wie das Statistische Bundesamt in Wiesbaden mitteilte.

Overview

  • Germany’s public sector employed roughly 5.4 million people as of June 30, 2024, a 1.8% increase from the previous year.
  • General and vocational schools saw staffing rise by 19,500 employees, bringing total school personnel to over one million.
  • Municipal childcare centers added 11,000 positions (a 4.0% increase) to reach 289,900 workers and have more than doubled educator numbers since 2009.
  • Higher education and university hospital staffing grew by 14,200 (2.3%) to 636,100, marking a 41% rise over 15 years.
  • Public sector workers now account for nearly 12% of Germany’s total workforce, highlighting sustained job growth despite rising unemployment in other sectors.