Number of commuters in Saxony-Anhalt slightly down - Saxony-Anhalt Sees Decline in Cross-State Worker Commuting Trends
Fewer workers in Saxony-Anhalt are crossing state lines for jobs, according to the latest figures. As of June 2025, around 148,000 residents commuted out of the state—a drop of roughly 600 from the previous year. The number of employees travelling into Saxony-Anhalt for work also fell slightly, continuing a broader trend of declining cross-border commuting.
The decline affects both directions of travel. About 75,700 people from other federal states worked in Saxony-Anhalt by mid-2025, a small decrease from earlier numbers. Meanwhile, roughly one in five employed residents still commutes out of the state, with most heading to Saxony, Lower Saxony, or Thuringia.
Skilled professionals make up the bulk of outbound commuters. Key sectors include manufacturing, retail and vehicle repairs, logistics, and construction. Many leave for higher wages in western German states, where labour shortages in manufacturing, technology, and healthcare remain acute. Inbound commuters largely come from neighbouring regions. Saxony sends the most workers into Saxony-Anhalt, followed by Lower Saxony, Thuringia, and Brandenburg. Around 5,400 employees also travel from abroad to work in the state. Economic gaps and demographic shifts in eastern Germany have long pushed workers toward better-paying jobs elsewhere. Markus Behrens, regional head of the Federal Employment Agency, linked the recent drop in commuting to weaker job growth across the board.
The latest figures show a slight but steady reduction in cross-border work travel. Both inbound and outbound commuting have eased, reflecting broader economic and demographic pressures. For now, Saxony-Anhalt continues to see a net outflow of workers, particularly in skilled trades and industries facing shortages elsewhere.
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