Unemployment is rising in the Celle district - only decreased in the Heidekreis!

Unemployment is rising in the Celle district - only decreased in the Heidekreis!

There is currently a mixed picture on the job market in the Celle employment agency district. Loud Celle press A total of 10,729 people were registered as unemployed in October 2025. This represents an increase of 40 people or 0.4% compared to September. The number of unemployed people also increased compared to the previous year, namely by 344 people or 3%. The unemployment rate is now 6.2%, which corresponds to a slight increase of 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month.

When looking at underemployment, there is a downward trend: 12,707 people are currently affected, which corresponds to a decrease of 49 people or 0.4% compared to September. Compared to the previous year, the number of underemployed people fell by 475 people or 3.6%. It is striking that the majority of unemployed people are cared for in the SGB II jurisdiction: 68% are registered in the job center.

Regional view of the Celle district and the Heidekreis

Different developments can be seen in the Celle district and the Heidekreis. While unemployment in the Celle district fell by 20 people or 0.4% with 5,694 registered unemployed, the Heidekreis recorded an increase: 5,035 people are registered as unemployed here, which means an increase of 60 people or 1%. In the Celle district, the unemployment rate remains stable at 6%; in the Heidekreis it is 6.4%, which corresponds to an increase of 0.1 percentage points.

A more detailed analysis shows that in the Celle district, unemployment in the SGB III legal district is 2,016 people, while 1,414 people are unemployed in the Heidekreis. The number of newly reported jobs also suggests a positive trend: 564 new jobs were registered in October, which is 12 more than in the previous month and 231 more than in the previous year. There are currently 2,856 vacant positions in the employment agency's database.

Causes and outlook

The numbers offer an exciting insight into the current situation on the labor market, but what will happen next remains to be seen. The employment agency continually adapts its online offerings to user needs. Information about usage is collected anonymously in order to further improve the platform. Employment agency statistics reports that users can decide which cookies they want to allow when using the website, promoting a personalized and user-friendly experience.

Given the current challenges in the labor market, it remains crucial to closely monitor developments. The coming months could bring both opportunities and challenges for employers and employees.