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Germany Hits Record Employment Amid Slowing Job Growth

1/3/2025

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Germany's employment hit a record 46.1 million in 2024, the highest since reunification.
Job growth decelerated, adding only 72,000 jobs compared to 622,000 in 2022.
The service sector comprises 75.5% of jobs, while industrial and construction sectors declined.
Immigration and higher domestic labor participation fueled employment growth amid demographic challenges.
Policymakers need to tackle sectoral imbalances and improve skill development for sustained growth.

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Story summary

Germany's employment hit a record 46.1 million in 2024, the highest since reunification.
Job growth decelerated, adding only 72,000 jobs compared to 622,000 in 2022.
The service sector comprises 75.5% of jobs, while industrial and construction sectors declined.
Immigration and higher domestic labor participation fueled employment growth amid demographic challenges.
Policymakers need to tackle sectoral imbalances and improve skill development for sustained growth.