German Unemployment Rate at 6.4% in September
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In gross data, less representative but very commented on in the public debate, the number of unemployed fell by 67,000 over one month, returning to below the three million mark, which had been crossed in July. In seasonally adjusted data (CVS), the number of unemployed persons rose by 12,000 over one month. "In September, the labour market usually benefits from a rise in seasonal activity in the autumn. But this year, the start-up remains sluggi…
In September, 2.994 million people were unemployed, but the economic improvement has not yet reached the labour market.
With the end of the summer break, there is usually movement on the labour market. In September, however, the number of people without a job declined only slightly. Companies are still hardly looking for new staff.
The unemployment rate in Germany remained unchanged at 6.40% in September. The unemployment rate in Germany averaged 6.03% from 1950 to 2026, reaching a historical peak of 12.10% in March 2005 and a record low of 0.40% in March 1966.
Due to seasonal factors, unemployment is falling in September. Nevertheless, autumn recovery is weak this year.
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In September, 2.994 million people were unemployed in Germany. Despite a slight decline, the number remains higher than a year ago.
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