Number of employed persons at 4.2 million - Lower Saxony's 2025 job market grows modestly despite sector declines
Employment figures in Lower Saxony showed modest growth in 2025. The total number of workers increased by 0.1 percent, reaching around 4.24 million. However, not all sectors followed this upward trend, with some industries facing declines instead.
The public and other services sector led the way with a 1.7 percent rise in employment. This growth rate surpassed the national average for the same period.
Meanwhile, other key industries struggled. Manufacturing (excluding construction) saw a 1.8 percent drop in jobs. Construction employment also fell, though by a smaller margin of 0.7 percent. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing experienced the sharpest decline, losing 2.2 percent of their workforce compared to 2024. By November 2025, the number of employees subject to social security contributions had grown by 10,600. This brought the total to 3.1916 million. However, detailed statistics—such as the company paying the highest social security contributions—remain unavailable as of January 2026. Such data is typically released later by authorities like the Deutsche Rentenversicherung or statistical offices.
Lower Saxony's job market displayed mixed results in 2025. While overall employment edged up slightly, key sectors like manufacturing and agriculture saw reductions. The rise in social security-covered roles suggests stability in certain areas, though full details on specific employers are still pending.
