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Data | Education reporting

The BIBB conducts its own surveys in addition to processing external data. This provides the basis for evaluations and analyses, which then are included in publications such as the annual Data Report.

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Monday, 9 March 2026

Occupational gender segregation - taking different routes

Gender-atypical VET could have the potential to reduce gender segregation on the labour market and to lessen gender-specific inequalities. The BIBB article identifies challenges people face in their employment trajectory if they opted for training in an occupation dominated by the other gender.

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Cover of the BIBB analysis "The training market in 2024"
Monday, 23 February 2026

The training market in 2024

Following a gradual recovery from the pandemic-related downturn, the number of newly concluded training contracts decreased slightly by 0.5 per cent in 2024. The BIBB publication outlines unsuccessful market entries, matching problems, and trends in the supply of and demand for training places.

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Cover of the Data Report 2023
Monday, 2 February 2026

VET Data Report 2023

The Data Report of the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) provides an overview of the actual data on the German Vocational Education and Training system, published in German. This English version presents a selection of the data and analyses of the 2023 Data Report.

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Wednesday, 30 October 2024

IT skills: Requirements for employed persons

IT skills are among the key competencies needed to meet the challenges of the world of work. Based on the 2024 BIBB/BAuA Employment Survey, this article shows which IT skills are currently required in the workplace and how the IT skill requirements differ depending on the job’s level of complexity.

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Monday, 8 May 2023

Vocational orientation

This issue of BWP looks at how young people can be supported in their vocational orientation. Which instruments, concepts and general conditions are proving conducive in this regard? Both findings from current studies and experiences from practice are presented.

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Data research

The VET research carried out by the BIBB uses a broad spectrum of qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Overview of surveys and statistics on VET topics
Research Data Centre

In its capacity as a departmental research institution of the Federal Government, BIBB has comprehensive VET data records at its disposal. This data is made available outside BIBB via the Research Data Centre.

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Report on Vocational Education and Training

The Report on Vocational Education and Training is published annually by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and can be downloaded from the Ministry's website.

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