Eisenberg/Saale-Holzland-Kreis, 27.02.2026 – The labor market in Saale-Holzland-Kreis recorded a slight easing in February. The number of unemployed persons fell marginally compared to January, while the demand for labor remains high in several key sectors.
- Current unemployed: 2,273 persons (-17 compared to previous month, +16 compared to previous year)
- Unemployment rate: 5.2 percent
- Job vacancies: 746 registered vacancies
- Benefit communities: 1,666 (-182 compared to previous year)
Movement in the Labor Market
The current statistics from the Agentur für Arbeit show exactly 2,273 women and men registered as unemployed in the district for February. The unemployment rate thus stands at 5.2 percent, slightly below the level of the previous month. The care of those affected is split almost equally: 1,097 people are registered directly with the Agentur für Arbeit, while the municipal Jobcenter supports 1,176 people (around 52 percent) in basic security.
Behind the overall figures lies a continuous dynamic in the employment market: 352 people newly registered as unemployed during February. At the same time, 360 people were able to end their unemployment. It is encouraging that 120 of them were able to take up new employment directly.
Good Opportunities in Industry and Crafts
The region continues to offer diverse perspectives for job seekers. In February, companies in Saale-Holzland-Kreis reported 205 new vacancies. The greatest demand currently exists in the sectors of services, manufacturing, trade, main and secondary construction trades, as well as health and social services. A total of 746 open positions are currently officially registered.
The number of so-called benefit communities (Bedarfsgemeinschaften) – households dependent on state support – is also developing positively. This has fallen significantly year-on-year. With 1,666 registered communities, there is a decrease of 182 households compared to February of the previous year.
Background: The Jena / Saale-Holzland Economic Area
The Saale-Holzland-Kreis completely surrounds the independent city of Jena. Both regions are economically closely intertwined. Thousands of commuters change their place of work across the district borders every day. While Jena functions as a center for high technology, research, and science, Saale-Holzland-Kreis is strongly characterized by a robust medium-sized business sector. Traditional crafts, construction, logistics, and a strong medium-sized industry form the backbone of the economy in the district. An unemployment rate around the 5 percent mark is considered by economists as an indicator of a largely depleted specialist labor market near full employment, underlining the structural stability of East Thuringia.
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Arbeitslosigkeit im Saale-Holzland-Kreis leicht gesunken
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