Foreign workers increase on Saxony's labor market

The number of foreign nationals employed in Saxony, Germany, has significantly increased, reaching 9.4% of the total workforce by the end of 2025. This represents a 5.2% rise from the previous year, with 7,644 more foreign employees. The growth is even more pronounced when looking back to 2020, with an overall increase of nearly 60% in foreign workers over five years.

Leipzig stands out as the city with the highest concentration of foreign employees, totaling 21,748 men and 12,870 women. In rural districts, Görlitz, located on the border with Poland, recorded the highest proportion at 13.3%. In contrast, the Erzgebirge region had a lower proportion of 6.2%.

Analysis by sector shows that foreign workers are primarily employed in economic services, transport and storage, and the health and social care sectors. Within the manufacturing industry, key areas include construction, the metal industry, and the production of food and beverages. The data was compiled by the State Office for Statistics.