Nearly 400,000 Ukrainians Now Employed in Germany

About 400,000 Ukrainians are currently employed in Germany, with nearly 350,000 of them paying social insurance contributions. The employment rate reached 39.7% as of June 2026, according to German labor statistics.

Positive Employment Trend

The number of employed Ukrainians in Germany is growing at an average rate of more than 5,000 per month. Year-on-year, the number of employed Ukrainians increased by 64,000, while those receiving basic unemployment assistance fell by 19,163 (a 3.9% decrease).

In May 2026, 474,534 Ukrainians in Germany were receiving basic unemployment assistance — a figure that continues to fall as more integrate into the workforce.

• ~400,000 Ukrainians employed in Germany (as of June 2026)
• ~350,000 paying social insurance
• Employment rate: 39.7%
• Monthly growth: 5,000+ new employed Ukrainians
• Year-on-year: +64,000 employed; -19,163 on basic assistance