Labor market in the southwest: stagnation despite a slight decline!

Labor market in the southwest: stagnation despite a slight decline!

Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland - The labor market situation in Baden-Württemberg remains tense. According to current reports, the number of unemployed in this state is 289,624, which represents a decline of 0.2 percent compared to the previous month. However, this does not mean that the situation has improved significantly. The unemployment rate remains at 4.5 percent. A look back shows that in May 2023 there were still 262,466 people without employment, which corresponds to an increase of over 27,000 unemployed within one year, so ZVW .

The easy season -adjusted increase in unemployment is particularly worrying by 1.5 percent, which has been observed since July 2024. The reasons for the increasing figures include job cuts in many companies and the expiry of temporary employment contracts. These developments mean that more and more unemployed have difficulty finding new jobs, while many companies do without new hires.

youth unemployment and vacancies

The figures on youth unemployment illustrate the precarious situation. In March 2025, the number of unemployed young people under the age of 25 was 25,323, which corresponds to a worrying increase of 13.9 percent compared to the previous year. The youth unemployment rate rose to 3.6 percent, while it was only 3.2 percent in the previous year, according to the assessments of wm.baden-wuerttemberg.de .

dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, Minister of Economic Affairs, Labor and Tourism, recently commented on the persistently high unemployment. Despite a slight decrease in the total number of the unemployed by 658 people compared to the previous month, the non -existent spring revival is alarming. The unemployment rate was 4.5 percent in March 2025, which represents a minimal decrease of 0.1 percent compared to the previous months.

market development and future outlook

The number of reported open spots illustrates the challenges on the job market. With 75,259 vacancies, an increase of 1,227 positions is shown. Nevertheless, these are 9,097 positions compared to the previous year, which means a decline of 10.8 percent. The uncertainty in export-dependent industries such as mechanical engineering and the automotive industry also heats the concerns about what Statistics.arbeitsagentur.de confirmed.

Overall, the marketing situation in Baden-Württemberg remains tense, and there is an urgent need for increased educational and qualification measures in order to improve the situation for job seekers and to better manage future challenges.