Anton Klaus

Anton Klaus studied economics at the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen, Nuremberg.

He has been a senior expert in statistics at the Federal Labour Agency since April 2026. Before moving to statistics in 2013, he went through several specializations at the headquarters of the Federal Labour Agency. Its main themes include skills shortages and immigration.

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Portraits of employees from a wide range of sectors, ethnic backgrounds and generations.

June 26, 2026 | Structural Change and the Labour Market

Employment growth in Germany from 2017 to 2024: What drives employment in an ageing society?

Davit Adunts, Ehsan Vallizadeh, Anton Klaus

Between 2017 and 2024, employment growth in Germany was mainly driven by a rising population and increasing employment rates. Gains were concentrated among migrants, women and older workers, while ...read more