Overview
- The number of employed people in Germany reached a national high of 46.1 million in 2024, marking a 0.2% increase compared to 2023.
- Eastern states, including Thuringia and Saxony, experienced significant declines in employment, with Thuringia losing 8,400 workers (-0.8%) and Saxony seeing a 0.3% drop.
- Berlin and Schleswig-Holstein bucked the trend with modest employment growth of 0.3% and 0.5%, respectively, driven by gains in the service sectors.
- Regions like Baden-Württemberg and Brandenburg experienced declines in industrial and manufacturing jobs, reflecting broader economic challenges in these sectors.
- Experts forecast continued struggles for 2025, with weak economic growth and rising unemployment expected to impact several regions.