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Germany's March Unemployment Decline Weakest Since 2009

National unemployment fell by 22,000 in March 2025, but the rate remains at 6.4% with sluggish job creation and declining vacancies highlighting economic challenges.

Die Uhr an der Fassade einer Hamburger Agentur für Arbeit zeigt fünf vor zwölf. Dramatisch ist die Lage am Hamburger Arbeitsmarkt nicht, aber nicht so gut wie in Vorjahren
Ein Schild weist den Weg zur Agentur für Arbeit
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Overview

  • The unemployment rate in Germany stayed at 6.4% in March 2025, with a decrease of 22,000 unemployed people, marking the weakest March decline since 2009.
  • Job vacancies across Germany fell by 64,000 compared to March 2024, with 643,000 open positions reported, reflecting cautious employer behavior.
  • In Rheinland-Pfalz, unemployment dropped by 1,500 people (1.2%) in March, bringing the unemployment rate to 5.5%, while job vacancies showed a slight monthly increase but a yearly decline.
  • North Rhine-Westphalia saw a minimal decrease of 970 unemployed people in March, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 7.9%, though youth unemployment improved by 1.5%.
  • Short-time work benefits increased earlier in the year, with 240,000 workers receiving support in January, signaling ongoing economic strain and reduced job creation.