Overview

• 3.1 million people aged 15 to 74 are not actively job hunting but express a desire to work
• 1.8 million individuals in the hidden reserve are deemed far from active employment
• 930,000 members of the hidden reserve say they do not look for work because they believe no suitable jobs are available
• In the 25 to 59 age group, 31.3% of women report caregiving as their main barrier while 35.5% of men point to health issues
• Including 1.5 million unemployed individuals available for work, Germany’s total untapped labor potential stood at 4.6 million in 2024