Weak spring revival: Labor market shows worrying numbers

Weak spring revival: Labor market shows worrying numbers

In March 2025,

in the district of the Montabaur Employment Agency will be weak spring revival. 7,770 people are currently unemployed, which represents a decline in 86 people compared to the previous month of February 2025. In contrast, however, there was an increase in unemployment by 681 people compared to March 2024. The unemployment rate fell slightly by 0.1 percentage points and is now 4.2 percent, but is 0.3 percentage points higher than in the previous year.

In March 2025, the employment agencies reported 2,111 new unemployed, which is a slight decline. At the same time, 2,209 people were able to leave unemployment. The companies in the district reported 448 new positions - a decline of 70 offers compared to the previous month and around 62 compared to the previous year. So there are a total of 3,105 vacancies, which is 117 less than a year ago.

forecasts and training market

The forecast for the current year 2025 provides for a minimal growth of gross domestic product of only 0.2 percent. Since October 2024, 1,442 young people have been advised on the training market. These 1,831 registered apprenticeships face this. Despite an oversupply of apprenticeships, there is often a discrepancy between the career wishes of the young people and the actually available offers of the companies.

Demographic development could lead to not all employers ready to training are able to gain suitable young people. In this context, the employer service of the employment agency offers advice on the qualification of unskilled employees to combat the shortage of skilled workers.

regional overview

The labor market situation varies greatly within the district. The Westerwaldkreis currently has 4,713 unemployed, which means 27 people compared to February, but 403 more than in March 2024. The unemployment rate remains constant at 4.0 percent.

The Rhein-Lahn-Kreis presents itself somewhat cheaper with 3,057 unemployed-here 59 people less are registered unemployed in February and 278 less than in the previous year. The unemployment rate fell by 0.1 percentage points to 4.6 percent, but is 0.4 percentage points above the value from March 2024.

For further details on the location of the labor market, the information from the employment agency on the website of Statistik.arbeitsagentur.de , which have relevant data and analyzes.