Rising unemployment in Burgenland: A look at the numbers

Rising unemployment in Burgenland: A look at the numbers

Current figures from the Burgenland labor market service (AMS) show that a total of 9,051 people in Burgenland are unemployed in the late September 2023. This represents an alarming increase, especially in the south of the federal state.

As reported by the AMS, 7,051 people are actively registered as a job seeker of Burgenland, which corresponds to an increase of 7.6 percent compared to the previous year. There are also 1,884 people in various training programs.

particularly heavily affected groups

A remarkable trend is evident among young people under the age of 25, where unemployment has increased by 18.8 percent. Long -term unemployed also have a significant increase in 11.9 percent compared to the previous year. Men in particular are affected by the sexes whose unemployment increased by 8 percent.

The industry analysis reveals that trading has the highest number of unemployed, with 1,247 people registered. Densified by the manufacture of goods, which recorded 788 unemployed, as well as the construction with 655 and tourism with 672 people affected.

regional differences

With regard to the regional distribution of unemployment, there is a general increase in all Burgenland districts. The Stegersbach and Jennersdorf regions are most affected with an increase of 21.7 percent, followed by Oberpullendorf with 14.5 percent. In the districts of Mattersburg and Oberwart, the increase was the lowest with 1.1 and 1.8 percent.

Currently 1,475 vacancies are available at the AMS Burgenland, which represents a decrease of 4 percent compared to September 2023. The imbalance between open apprenticeships and apprenticeship seekers is particularly striking; There are currently 125 open apprenticeships, while 164 people are looking for an apprenticeship.

This development raises questions about the future situation on the labor market in Burgenland and increases the discussion about necessary measures to support job seekers, especially younger people, who currently have a particularly difficult state. More information is in the detailed report at www.meinbezirk.at find.