Kassel's labor market: Unemployment increases despite the spring revival!

Overall, the Employment Agency in Kassel has a slight decline in unemployment in the entire agency district. Here 19,061 people are unemployed, which corresponds to a decline in 235 people compared to February, but an increase in 1,317 people compared to the previous year. The unemployment rate in Kassel is now 6.5 percent reports the Kassel .

Overview of the labor market situation

The situation on the labor market remains tense. The spring revival, which has often brought a positive turn in the past, is also weak this year. In the Werra-Meißner-Kreis 577 vacancies are registered , which means a decline of 27 jobs compared to the previous month and 74 jobs compared to the previous year. However, the employment agency describes that despite these challenges, the number of training position applicants has increased by about 4 percent .

A detailed view of the age structure of unemployment shows that around 33 percent of the unemployed (such as 6,292 people ) are assigned to unemployment insurance. This segment has a decline in 346 people compared to the previous month, but an increase in 831 people compared to the previous year. In contrast, 67 percent (corresponding to 12,769 people ) are assigned to the basic security for job seekers who show an increase of 111 people in the month comparison and 486 people in the year.

In summary, the labor market numbers for March 2025 reveal both light and dark sides. While some areas, such as demand for training positions, remain stable or even increase, others are under pressure. The challenges on the job market are therefore still present and signs of sustainable improvement are long in coming.