Overview

• Brandenburg experienced its first increase in total working hours since 2021, rising to 1.58 billion hours in 2024, with average hours per worker up by 0.5%.
• Berlin reached a record high of 2.98 billion total working hours in 2024, with average hours per worker increasing by 0.8%.
• Niedersachsen saw a slight decline in total working hours, with average hours per worker dropping by 0.4% and significant decreases in the construction sector.
• Part-time employment and secondary jobs rose in both Brandenburg and Berlin, reflecting shifts in work arrangements and broader labor market adjustments.
• Sector-specific changes were notable, with agriculture leading work hour increases in Brandenburg and manufacturing experiencing growth in Berlin, while construction faced challenges in Niedersachsen.