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Labor market in Barnim: Figures show light and shadow in October 2025
In October 2023, 5,642 unemployed people were reported in Barnim. Current developments on the labor market and training opportunities are examined in more detail.
Labor market in Barnim: Figures show light and shadow in October 2025
What is going on in the working world of Barnim? In October 2023, a total of 12,069 unemployed women and men were reported in the Barnim and Uckermark districts, which means a decrease of 198 people compared to the previous month. Nevertheless, the number has increased by 202 compared to October of the previous year. The unemployment rate shows a clear picture: in the Barnim district it is 5.5 percent, while the Uckermark is significantly higher at 11.1 percent Barnim currently reports.
The Eberswalde employment agency recorded an unemployment rate of 7.5 percent in October, which represents a slight decrease of 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month. Employers in this region have reported 4,186 positions to be filled since the beginning of the year - a pleasing increase of 216 offers compared to the previous year. The developments in the labor market also include the 796 people who took part in funded further training measures in October, of which 605 come from Barnim and 191 from Uckermark.
Further education and training
The further training offers cover a wide spectrum, from nursing and health to IT and commercial professions. This shows that the demand for training is strong: in the careers advice year 2024/2025, a total of 1,902 applicants were recorded at the end of September, with 226 of them without a training contract. In contrast, 1,401 company training positions were available, of which 155 remained unfilled. The number of young people seeking in-company training significantly exceeds the number of apprenticeships on offer.
Two large training fairs are coming up soon: the Eberswalde careers market on January 17th and the Careers Day in Prenzlau on February 21st, 2026. These events could offer an ideal opportunity to show young people in the region new perspectives.
Effects of labor market developments
In a continuous comparison of the districts, 5,642 people were registered as unemployed in the Barnim district in October, including 3,352 recipients of citizen's benefit. The situation is similar for the Uckermark: 6,427 unemployed people are registered here, 4,820 of whom are also dependent on citizen's benefit. A look at young people under 25 shows that their unemployment rate was 8.5 percent in October - a decrease of 0.5 percentage points compared to the previous month.
The developments on the labor market in the region show an exciting dynamic that brings with it both challenges and opportunities. Employment agency statistics emphasizes that adapting online offerings to user needs is of great importance for the future design of employment services. In this context, it could also be valuable for young people in Barnim and Uckermark to use the various digital resources and further training offers to improve their chances in the job market.