economy
April 1, 2026
Three million unemployed, no improvement in sight
The number of unemployed in Germany has decreased by 49,000 compared to the previous month, to 3.021 million.
TL;DR
- Unemployment in Germany fell by 49,000 to 3.021 million in March.
- The unemployment rate dropped by 0.1 percentage points to 6.4% in March.
- Unemployment is still 54,000 higher than in March of the previous year.
- The recovery is described as lacking significant momentum.
- Experts see no clear signs of a stronger economic recovery.
- The number of recipients of unemployment benefits increased by 98,000 year-on-year.
- The number of employable recipients of social assistance (Bürgergeld) fell by 147,000 year-on-year.
- Many social assistance recipients work but their income is insufficient to cover basic living costs.