Job creation in companies slows to 2.3% in 2025 for the second consecutive year

The pace of job creation in the private sector fell to 2.3% in 2025, down from 3.7% in 2024 and 4.7% in 2023. According to data from Informa D&B, only 19% of companies expanded their workforce during the year, while 16% reduced headcount and 65% remained stable. The construction sector led hiring with 5.7% growth, while agriculture was the only sector to report a net decline in jobs, falling by 2.7%.