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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