Unemployment in the Minden-Lübbecke district: Numbers rise again!

Unemployment in the Minden-Lübbecke district: Numbers rise again!
On April 30, 2025, the labor market in the Minden-Lübbecke district does not yet show any significant spring revival. According to Radio Westfalica , the number of unemployed has risen slightly in the current month. Around 11,000 people are currently unemployed, which corresponds to an increase of around 50 people compared to the previous month.
In the region, companies are increasingly looking for new employees, which is reflected in the number of vacancies reported. This is available at almost 900, about twice as much as in March. Nevertheless, the employment agency has difficulty assessing the future development of the labor market.
mixed: the job market in detail
Frauke Schwietert, head of the Herford Employment Agency, evaluates the situation in the district as mixed. In January 2025, an increase in unemployment was found that affects all groups of people. Almost 1,900 people were newly unemployed, while about 1,380 their unemployment ended. This led to an increase to 10,893 people, which corresponds to an increase of 478 unemployed or 4.6 percent to the previous month, such as the Federal Agency for Labor reported.
Compared to the previous year, the number of unemployed rose by 211 people. The unemployment rate was 6.3 percent in January. Of the 4,146 people in unemployment insurance (SGB III), 292 were newly registered, which corresponds to an increase of 7.6 percent. On the other hand, the number drops by 36 people compared to the previous year.
numbers and trends on the job market
Currently 6,747 people receive citizens' money (SGB II), which means an increase of 186 people or 2.8 percent to the previous month. In addition, there are 1,219 people under the age of 25, an increase of 79 people (+6.9 %). The group of over 50s has also grown, with an increase to 3,418 unemployed people (+6.3 % for the previous month).
Long -term unemployment remains an urgent problem, with 4,436 people in this category, which corresponds to an increase of 4.4 percent. The underemployment rose to 14,107 people, as well as an increase of 394 people compared to the previous month. Employers have reported 303 jobs in the current period, which corresponds to a decline of 27 positions or 8.2 percent compared to the previous month. A total of 2,703 positions are available in the region, which also means a decrease of 91 positions.
Interested information about the labor market can be found on the website of the Federal Employment Agency , which provides current statistics and reports. Trends regarding unemployment, job search and financial support services can also be pursued here.
In summary, the job market in the Minden-Lübbecke district remains tense without showing the hoped-for revival. Employers are looking for new employees, but the numbers speak for themselves: a sustainable turnaround has not yet been in sight.Details | |
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