The labor market in Berlin
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- Information and tips on how to use the national and international services offered by the German Federal Employment Agency and the EURES network (including Europe-wide job postings and global recruitment projects)
- Support from our close-knit network of labor market stakeholders
Stable situation in the Berlin labor market
The Berlin labor market showed itself to be relatively stable in 2025, albeit slightly weakened. With 2.2 million people in employment, Berlin recorded a decrease of 0.2 percent compared to the previous year. This marked the first decline in the figure since 2020. The number of employees subject to social insurance contributions stood at around 1.7 million in 2025, roughly the same as the previous year.
