Rise in Joblessness Levels in August
In the realm of Germany's labour market, recent months have seen a series of fluctuations and trends that offer insights into the country's economic health. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO) guidelines, monthly figures on the labour force are published, providing a comprehensive view of the employment landscape.
One of the notable trends is the behaviour of the unemployment rate among different age groups. While the unemployment rate among those aged 15 to 24 has shown a slight fluctuation, the story is different for older age groups. In a positive development, the unemployment rate among people aged 45 and over has seen a decrease, with the rate dropping to 2.1% in December 2024 and further reducing to 2.5% in August 2025.
On the other hand, the unemployment rate among people aged 25 to 44 has been on an upward trajectory since December 2024, currently standing at 3.0%. This trend is a departure from the declining rates observed in the older age brackets.
The unemployment rate among the youngest workers, those aged 15 to 24, remains a concern, with August 2025 seeing an unemployment rate of 8.6%. However, it's important to note that over the past three months, there has been an encouraging increase in the number of people from the nonworking population who have started seeking work.
In August 2025, the total number of people who became unemployed was approximately 248 thousand. Among these, 187.4 thousand received unemployment benefits, while 21.8 thousand new unemployment benefits were issued. Conversely, 22.1 thousand unemployment benefits were terminated during the same month.
It's worth noting that the total number of unemployed persons in August 2025, who did not receive unemployment benefits, were not actively seeking work, were not immediately available for work, and thus were not counted as part of the labor force, is not explicitly stated in the available data. However, the total registered unemployed were about 3.025 million, with only those registered as unemployed, actively seeking, and available being officially included in the labour force statistics.
The employment and unemployment indicators are widely used worldwide to describe cyclical developments on the labour market. These figures, while essential for understanding labour market developments, should be interpreted with care, as they do not correspond directly with the figures published by UWV, Germany's employment agency, on unemployment benefits.
In conclusion, the labour market in Germany continues to evolve, with trends among different age groups offering a nuanced view of the current economic climate. Monthly figures remain crucial for tracking these developments and gaining insights into the health of the labour market. For a more comprehensive understanding, one can refer to the Dashboard - Labour market and Dossier - Business cycle.
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