Unemployment in Leipzig: Alarming numbers in May 2025!

Unemployment in Leipzig: Alarming numbers in May 2025!

In May 2025, a worrying picture is emerging on the job market in Leipzig. The unemployment rate has slightly increased to 8.4 percent, which corresponds to 29,362 unemployed people. This means that 47 people are more without employment compared to the previous month, and the number has increased by 3,786 people or 15 percent compared to the previous year. Customers seem to be particularly concerned according to the third book Social Code (SGB III), where the unemployment rate is 11,000 people, which means an increase of 128 compared to April. These developments are part of a broader market development that is also shaped by the increase in long -term unemployment, in which 8,130 people have been waiting for a job for more than a year, which corresponds to an increase of 12.9 percent compared to the previous year Leipziger Internet Zeitung.

The situation on the job market shows that the spring -related revival has not occurred. In May, 6,185 people were registered unemployed, 2,487 of whom came directly from employment. At the same time, 6,172 people took up employment. At around 6,100, the vacancies are significantly less than in the previous year, with industries such as economic services and healthcare currently have the most open positions. Only 1,189 newly reported positions were registered, which means 64 less than in May 2024.

Young people and long -term unemployed in focus

The number of young people is particularly alarming. Around 2,873 people under the age of 25 are currently without employment, which corresponds to an increase of 393 or 15.8 percent compared to the previous year. The group of older unemployed over the age of 50 has also experienced a significant increase of 12.2 percent (833 people) compared to the previous year's period with 7,659 persons reported. These trends are also reflected in the numbers of Federal Employment Agency Against that has already seen an increase in unemployment in different age groups since July 2024.

In the past few months, 39,402 people have been recorded with civil allowance, 983 less than in the previous year. The number of communities in basic security has been reduced by 551 to 31,311.

A look at future developments

The current data of the Leipzig labor market show a worrying trend. The declining number of training positions does not make the situation easier. In July 2024, the number of reported apprenticeships was 2,385, which corresponds to a decline of 17.6 percent compared to the previous year. In addition, 838 training positions are currently vacant, while 2,171 applicants for apprenticeships struggle. According to the current statistics, the 15- to 20-year-olds in particular hit it significantly harder, with an increase in unemployment in this age group by 27.4 percent.

Overall, the Leipzig labor market faces major challenges. The already noticeable changes require targeted measures to combat unemployment and to promote the integration of young people into the labor market. Further statistics and current developments are on the Website of the employment agency to find.