Tourism brings shine! Unemployment in the Lake District is falling

Tourism brings shine! Unemployment in the Lake District is falling

The labor market situation in the Lake District has improved slightly in light of the current tourism season. Loud Northern Courier The unemployment rate near Müritz was 6.2 percent, which was below the national average. In Neubrandenburg, however, the situation is tense: at 12.6 percent, the city has the highest unemployment rate in the region. While the unemployment rate in the district is just below the psychological limit of 9 percent, 250 fewer people are unemployed compared to the previous month, but 280 more than in the previous year.

The development of unemployment figures poses various challenges. Andreas Wegner, managing director of the Neubrandenburg employment agency, comments on the situation and states that the decline in unemployment figures does not have an “overwhelming effect”. In this context, 800 people moved to new jobs in May, while 580 lost their jobs. Nevertheless, the region offers prospects for job seekers and companies.

Challenges and opportunities in the labor market

Wegner emphasizes that qualifications play a central role in attracting skilled workers and that mobility is a crucial criterion for balancing out regional differences. The employment agency actively works with schools and companies to create training and job opportunities. A trend can be observed particularly among young people: they tend to move to larger cities. As a result, youth unemployment in Neubrandenburg varies greatly from region to region at 15.7 percent compared to the Röbel area at 5.6 percent.

The current figures also show that unemployment in Brandenburg is stable overall, after recording a continuous downward trend over the last five years. According to information from mwaek.brandenburg.de The unemployment rate in the state of Brandenburg fell moderately to 6.3 percent. This rate slightly exceeded the national average of 6.2 percent. In May 2025, a total of 85,885 people in Brandenburg were unemployed, which represents a decrease of 0.6 percent compared to the previous month, but shows an increase of 6.2 percent year-on-year.

Regional differences and trends

The regional distribution of unemployment in Brandenburg shows striking differences. In the Dahme-Spreewald district the unemployment rate is only 3.8 percent, while in the Uckermark it is 11.2 percent. This discrepancy illustrates the challenges faced by different regions. In addition to the overall data, the figures for younger unemployed people (15-24 years old) are particularly noteworthy; Here unemployment fell by 2.5 percent compared to the previous month, but shows an increase of 8.3 percent year-on-year.

In summary, the situation in the Lake District and the whole of Brandenburg shows a mixed picture. While the tourism season offers hope for relaxation, the challenge remains of counteracting regional differences and the attractiveness of larger cities for youth.