Zweibrücken's labor market: stable despite challenges until 2026!

Zweibrücken's labor market: stable despite challenges until 2026!

Despite certain challenges, the labor market situation in Zweibrücken appears to be more stable than initially feared. The head of the Kaiserslautern-Pirmasens employment agency, Peter Weißler, expressed optimism about developments in the labor market up to 2026. In this regard, the planned Amazon logistics center on the Steitzhof site is seen as a potential source of inspiration for positive changes. Rheinpfalz reports that the layoffs at crane manufacturer Tadano last year raised concerns, but the current situation shows more stability than expected.

Current figures show that unemployment increased in the Kaiserslautern-Pirmasens employment agency district in December 2025. A total of 18,750 people were unemployed, an increase of 138 people compared to November and 243 people year-on-year. This results in an unemployment rate of 6.6%, which remains unchanged compared to both the previous month and the previous year. Employment agency

Details on the local labor market situation

From a regional perspective, the situation in the surrounding cities looks different. In Zweibrücken, for example, 1,394 people are currently registered as unemployed, which is 11 fewer than in the previous month. However, compared to the previous year, there is an increase of 53 people. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is slightly below the previous month's level. 42 new positions were reported in the city area, while 247 vacancies remain in the agency's portfolio.

• Kaiserslautern: 5.261 Arbeitslose, Arbeitslosenquote: 9,4%
• Pirmasens: 2.581 Arbeitslose, Arbeitslosenquote: 12,1%
• Donnersbergkreis: 2.379 Arbeitslose, Arbeitslosenquote: 5,7%
• Kaiserslautern Landkreis: 3.033 Arbeitslose, Arbeitslosenquote: 5,4%
• Kusel: 1.805 Arbeitslose, Arbeitslosenquote: 5%
• Südwestpfalz: 2.297 Arbeitslose, Arbeitslosenquote: 4,5%

Another interesting point is the development of new hiring: a total of 551 new jobs were reported in December 2025, which is 56 fewer than the previous month and 88 fewer than the previous year. Despite this declining number, there is hope that the upcoming Amazon location could create new jobs.

outlook

Overall, the labor market in the region remains challenging, but the positive trend in Zweibrücken gives reason for a certain optimism. The prospect of new jobs through Amazon in particular could improve the situation in the long term and offer employees in the city prospects. According to current statistics, there is still a lot to do, but with a good hand and the right measures, the recovery could soon be in full swing.