German remote work and industrial energy trends

Recent data indicates a shift in labor and energy patterns within Germany. While major companies such as Mercedes-Benz, SAP, and Volkswagen have increased office presence requirements, the broader trend toward remote work remains stable. In Germany, the percentage of employees working from home occasionally rose to approximately 25% in 2025, compared to 13% in 2019.

In the region of Saxony-Anhalt, specific labor and energy statistics for 2025 show that 12.3% of the workforce—roughly 107,000 employees—worked from home at least part-time. This represents an increase from previous years, though the frequency of remote work has changed; by 2025, 53.2% of remote workers reported spending less than half of their workdays at home, typically working remotely only one or two days per week. Additionally, women in the region utilized remote work more frequently than men.

Regarding industrial energy in Saxony-Anhalt, electricity consumption fell by 0.6% in 2025, totaling 9,680 million kilowatt-hours. Electricity accounted for 15.0% of total industrial energy consumption, while natural gas remained the primary source at 39.4%.