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Stagnation on the Stormarn labor market: unemployment rate at 4.4%
In the Stormarn district, the unemployment rate will remain stable at 4.4 percent in July 2025. The article highlights current developments on the job market, new training positions and challenges for job seekers.
Stagnation on the Stormarn labor market: unemployment rate at 4.4%
The development on the labor market in the Stormarn district remains rather stable, even if there were slight movements in one place or another. Loud BargteheideCurrent The unemployment rate remained constant at 4.4 percent in June 2025. With only ten fewer people registered as unemployed compared to the previous month, the changes are minimal.
At the moment a total of 5,998 people in Bad Oldesloe, Ahrensburg, Reinbek and the Stormarn job center are registered as unemployed. If you compare this number with June of the previous year, there is an increase, as there were 5,498 unemployed people at that time - a full 500 fewer people.
Underemployment and the training market
An interesting aspect is underemployment, which currently stands at 7,611 people and therefore has an underemployment rate of 5.5 percent. This number fell by 1.4 percentage points compared to the previous month, which brings hope for an improvement soon.
There are currently 1,315 advertised training positions for those seeking training, of which 643 are still unfilled. This opens up good opportunities for school leavers in 2026 to find suitable apprenticeships. According to the Bad Oldesloe employment agency, a list of professional fields that are currently very popular can be seen:
| apprenticeship | Number of positions |
|---|---|
| Saleswoman | 118 |
| Retail merchant | 56 |
| Specialist – trade (training) | 34 |
| Warehouse specialist | 30 |
| Specialist – warehouse logistics | 28 |
| Merchant – wholesale/foreign trade management | 26 |
| Businessman/woman – office management | 16 |
| Plant mechanic – plumbing/heating/air conditioning technology | 15 |
| Electronics technician – energy/building technology | 14 |
| Specialist – kitchen/furniture/moving service | 13 |
The career advisors are available to provide those seeking training with advice and support. This can be crucial for the future of young people, who should start planning their own careers in a helpful way.
A look at the entire labor market situation
The labor market figures also show a decline in employment subject to social insurance contributions by 1,111 to 90,381 compared to the previous year. Despite this worrying development, the number of job openings recorded an increase of 81 positions compared to the previous month. There are now 2,055 positions available here, although this is 255 fewer than last year.
More and more challenges, such as digitalization and demographic change, are presenting the labor market with major tasks that require new skills. The Bad Oldesloe Employment Agency points to the importance of a common regional network to promote training and further education, an approach that can not only meet current requirements, but also help shape the future world of work.
For all interested employers and job seekers it is worth taking a look at the comprehensive statistics and information BMAS as well as the Employment Agency to find out about current trends and developments on the job market in the Stormarn district.