By the year 2024, the public service sector is projected to employ over 5.4 million individuals.
Hey there! 👋Did you know that last year saw a major boost in public sector employment, surging to an astounding 5.4 million people? That's right, a whopping 1.8% increase compared to the year before! 🥳 According to the Federal Statistical Office, this trend continued in 2024, with 12% of all employed individuals in Germany working in the public sector. 🇩🇪
💼 Who's working in the public sector?
If you guessed schools, you'd be spot on! 🏫 Over a million people were employed in educational institutions, breaking down into general and vocational schools, and civil service positions. The number of employees in the former rose by 0.9%, while the latter expanded by an impressive 2.4%.
👩👦👶 Daycare facilities are booming!
Municipal daycare facilities saw a continuous expansion in 2024, with a whopping 11,000 new workers joining the crew, accounting for a 4% increase compared to 2023. That's a lot of little ones receiving quality care! 😇
🏥 Universities and health care on the rise!
Another growth area was universities and health care facilities, with staff numbers increasing by 2.3% to 636,100 public servants.
The community policy and employment policy of Germany, intrinsically linked to the public sector, have played significant roles in the surge of employment in these institutions. Positions in finance, business, and politics, as well as general news, were not left untouched, illustrating the widespread impact of increased employment in the public sector.
