Unemployment in Meerbusch rises slightly to 5.6 percent

Unemployment in Meerbusch rises slightly to 5.6 percent

In Meerbusch, the number of unemployed people increased in June 2025. According to RP Online, 1,653 people are currently unemployed, which corresponds to a rate of 5.6 percent. There is a slight increase compared to the previous month of May, where 1,638 people were unemployed (5.5 percent). If you look at the situation in the spring, the situation was even more challenging: At that time the number of unemployed was 1,714 and the rate was 5.8 percent. This suggests that the situation in Meerbusch could gradually ease compared to spring.

A similar picture emerges throughout the Rhine district of Neuss. 15,761 people were unemployed here in June, which corresponds to a rate of 6.3 percent. This is an increase of almost 300 unemployed people since January, when 15,461 people were unemployed. Given the circumstances, there is noticeable pressure on the labor markets in the region.

Current trends in the Mönchengladbach agency district

Mönchengladbach employment agency. In the Mönchengladbach agency district, 31,360 unemployed people were registered in June, 278 fewer than in the previous month. This represents a decrease of 0.9 percent month-on-month, but an increase of 2,047 people or 7 percent compared to the previous year. Younger people are particularly affected: 2,532 unemployed people are under 25 years old, while the number of unemployed people over 50 years old is 10,615 people.

With 10,187 people receiving unemployment insurance benefits (SGB III), the region is recording a decline, while the number of recipients of basic security (SGB II) remains a fixed part of the statistics at 21,173. The unemployment rate in the agency district is falling slightly to 7.9 percent, compared to 7.5 percent in the previous year.

Prospects for the future

Economically, the situation of young people and women in the region appears to be improving slightly. However, the number of unprovided people interested in training has increased, and 1,891 young people are still looking for a training place. In the career guidance year 2024, 3,100 company training positions were reported, of which 1,737 have not yet been filled - so there is still room for improvement.

Overall, it can be said that the challenges on the labor market in the Rhine district of Neuss and the agency district of Mönchengladbach are still present. The figures underline the need for active labor market policies and social programs to strengthen the region's labor market. Those interested can find further statistics and information on the employment agency statistics page.