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Unemployment in Brandenburg: Where is the spirit of optimism?
In May 2025, Brandenburg recorded 85,885 unemployed people. Despite a slight decline, the mood on the labor market remains tense.
Unemployment in Brandenburg: Where is the spirit of optimism?
In the state of Brandenburg, the labor market is showing weak signs of recovery in May 2025. A total of 85,885 people are registered as unemployed in the region, which corresponds to a decrease of 517 unemployed compared to the previous month. Despite this slight decline, the unemployment rate remains at 6.3 percent. These figures reflect an ongoing tense situation, as the rate is 0.3 percentage points higher than in May 2024 and 0.1 points lower than in April 2025. The data for this survey is from May 13, 2025.
Ramona Schröder, head of the regional directorate, emphasizes that this decline is not enough to speak of a seasonal spring revival. She describes the situation as not very optimistic and points to the lack of optimism in the region's labor market.
Development of unemployment
The long-term trend in the development of unemployed people in Brandenburg is difficult. The current unemployment rate means that Brandenburg has a tense situation compared to other federal states. Despite the slight decline, there is currently no sustained improvement in the employment situation in sight.
According to official statistics, labor market developments have proven challenging, especially in recent years. Further details on the labor market data in Brandenburg can be found on the website Federal Employment Agency can be viewed.
The situational analysis makes it clear that the labor market in Brandenburg is characterized by both structural and economic challenges. The recovery process is hampered by various factors that require a comprehensive revitalization of the labor market. The coming months will have to show whether it is possible to reverse these trends and find long-term solutions.