Job market: Contrary to popular belief: Generation Z works more frequently than all predecessors
For as long as anyone can remember, young people have been regarded as lazy, and this is especially said of Gen Z. Data from the Federal Agency now refutes the common cliché about the lack of willingness to work among young people.
German Chancellor has called for Germans to work more hours, with CSU leader Markus Söder suggesting one extra hour of work per week could bring significant economic growth. A study by the Institute for Labour Market and Vocational Research (IAB) at the Federal Employment Agency found that young people, specifically Generation Z, are highly active in the labour market.
The study showed that the employment rate of 20- to 24-year-olds increased by 7.1 percentage points to 76.8% between 2015 and 2025. This trend continued even during the recent economic crisis, with a further 0.9 percentage point increase since 2023.
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