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Unemployment in Jena is falling slightly: New jobs are waiting for skilled workers!
Unemployment in Jena fell slightly to 6.2% in October 2025. Skilled workers are particularly in demand. Current statistics here.
Unemployment in Jena is falling slightly: New jobs are waiting for skilled workers!
There is reason for hope in Jena: unemployment figures showed a slight decline in October. With 3,586 unemployed, the number has fallen by 54 people compared to September. Nevertheless, the situation remains tense, with an increase of 286 people recorded year-on-year. These developments reflect an unemployment rate of 6.2%, which has therefore improved slightly compared to the previous month (6.3%), but is higher than the 5.7% of the previous year, as Jena TV reported.
What is particularly striking is that of the 3,586 unemployed, 1,403 people are registered with the employment agency and 2,183 with the job center. In October, 780 people registered as newly unemployed, while 835 people ended their unemployment. These movements on the job market show that there are still dynamic changes and that many Jena residents are looking for new perspectives.
New jobs and demand
A positive aspect is the creation of new jobs. Jena companies reported 272 new jobs in October, which means an increase of 34 jobs compared to the previous month. This demand is particularly strong in healthcare, technical professions, construction and services sectors. This makes it clear that there are still good opportunities for skilled workers in these areas Federal Employment Agency reported.
The monthly unemployment statistics in Germany, which are based on the labor force survey, not only provide us with figures on unemployment, but also insights into the economic and social structure of the population. The data is an important indicator that both politics and business can adapt to in order to address challenges in the labor market. This is what it offers Federal Statistical Office a comprehensive overview of unemployment and employment trends.
Overall, the development of unemployment figures in Jena shows that there is still a lot to do despite the slight decline. The high number of new registrations and the increasing number of unemployed compared to the previous year call for caution. But with the creation of new jobs and the targeted demand for skilled workers in certain sectors, there are also bright spots on the horizon. The people of Jena can be optimistic that the situation will improve sustainably.