Stagnating unemployment figures in Rostock: A look at the situation

Stagnating unemployment figures in Rostock: A look at the situation

The labor market situation in Rostock and the surrounding region will remain almost constant in June 2025. As the daily news reported, the unemployment rate in both the city of Rostock and the district is 6.7 percent. This corresponds to around 15,000 people who are currently registered as unemployed - an increase of almost 600 unemployed compared to the same month last year.

The situation is particularly tense in the city of Rostock: Here the unemployment rate has risen to 7.7 percent, while the Rostock district boasts a rate of 5.8 percent - the lowest in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Despite these stable numbers, the challenge remains great: over 5,000 positions are unfilled. The demand for workers is particularly high in health and social services, as well as in manufacturing and catering.

Shortage of skilled workers and training places

Anke Diettrich, head of the Rostock employment agency, explains the situation with macroeconomic challenges. As a result, 2024 was a challenging year for many companies and job seekers. The need for well-trained specialists is high, and many job seekers are faced with the challenge that their knowledge and skills often do not match the requirements of the open positions. The employment agency has therefore decided to take targeted measures to help both job seekers and companies.

A concrete example of the challenges on the training market: 864 training positions are currently unfilled. The employment agency appeals to school leavers without a training place to take these offers into account, because vocational training is emphasized as the cornerstone for a successful working life. The agency's advisors are ready to offer those interested personal support, be it by phone or online.

Statistics and outlook

The Federal Employment Agency offers a wide range of information about developments on the labor market. In the current reports, among other things, the high number of vacancies is linked to the shortage of skilled workers. The average number of unemployed people has also increased to around 14,860 in 2024 - around 500 more than in the previous year.

The labor market situation in Rostock shows that, despite stable figures, there is a certain pressure on the labor market. The close cooperation between the companies and the employment agency should help to overcome the challenges and better cover the need for skilled workers. The final figures from the report for July are still pending and will show whether the situation continues to improve or worsen.