Germany’s number of unemployed people reached 3.08 million in January 2026, marking the highest level in nearly 12 years. This followed an increase of about 177,000 from December 2025, pushing the unadjusted unemployment rate up to 6.6%.

Germany’s number of unemployed people reached 3.08 million in January 2026, marking the highest level in nearly 12 years.

This followed an increase of about 177,000 from December 2025, pushing the unadjusted unemployment rate up to 6.6%.

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