US EditionPart-Time Employment in Germany Peaked in 2025
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As many employees as never before have worked part-time in 2025, but the number of hours these workers work has also increased, and the average weekly working time has even increased in recent years.[more]]>
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As many employees as never before work part-time. What is the reason?
Almost four out of ten Germans worked part-time in 2025, showing data from labour market researchers. This is a new peak. Among the reasons for this are more employees in the social sector.
Above all, the Union believes that the high part-time rate does not make the economy in Germany start again. Merz and Co. demand more work. In 2025, however, employees do the opposite and work as much part-time as never before. Fear of too few hours of work is unfounded.
As many employees as never before work part-time. What is the reason?
Nuremberg – According to calculations, part-time employment in Germany reached a peak in 2025. However, part-time workers worked slightly more hours per week compared to the previous year, as reported by the Nuremberg Institute for Employment Research (IAB). Thus, the average...
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