Remote Work Remains Stable in Germany with 24.5% of Workers at Home

Data from the Ifo Institute shows home office work has been steady since 2022, with hybrid models proving productive and sectoral differences persisting.

As of February 2025, 24.5% of workers in Germany continue to work at least partially from home, according to the Ifo Institute.
The home office rate has remained nearly unchanged since April 2022, despite isolated efforts by companies to bring employees back to the office.
Remote work is most prevalent in the service sector, where 34.3% of employees work from home, compared to only 4.6% in the construction industry.
Research indicates hybrid work models maintain productivity and enhance collaboration when in-office days are coordinated, though they may reduce flexibility for employees.
Economic pressures in the U.S. have led to restrictions on remote work, a trend linked to increased voluntary resignations, highlighting potential risks for companies.