Jena, August 31, 2026 – The number of unemployed persons in Jena increased in August 2026 compared to the previous month and the previous year. The unemployment rate climbed to 6.8 percent.
- Event: Increase in unemployment in August 2026
- Total unemployed: 3,927 persons (94 more than in July, 257 more than in the previous year)
- Unemployment rate: 6.8 percent (August 2025: 6.4 percent)
- Job vacancies: 1,166 registered vacancies (232 newly reported positions in August)
Labor market development in Jena
According to the Employment Agency, a total of 3,927 people were registered as unemployed in Jena at the end of August. This is 94 more people than in July and 257 more than in the same month last year. At the same time, the number of registered benefit communities (Bedarfsgemeinschaften) fell by two percent compared to the previous year to 3,283. During the month, 258 previously unemployed people took up new employment.
Highest labor demand by sector
Despite the slight increase in unemployment, companies in various economic sectors continue to report a need for personnel. Currently, labor is primarily sought in the following areas:
- Health and social services
- Manufacturing
- Construction industry
- Trade
In total, local companies recorded 232 new job offers in August, bringing the total number of open vacancies registered with the Employment Agency to 1,166.
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Arbeitslosigkeit in Jena stieg im August
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