XING is a professional networking and job-search platform focused on German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland—often referred to as the D-A-CH region). While it’s commonly compared to LinkedIn, XING’s positioning has increasingly emphasized job discovery and recruiting—connecting professionals with employers through listings, recruiter tools, and company insights.
Because XING is operated by New Work SE, the most reliable public “XING stats” come from New Work SE’s investor reporting (member milestones, recruiting customers, headcount) and platform descriptions (job inventory and recruiter reach).
Answer box: XING reached about 22.5 million members in the D-A-CH region as of June 30, 2024. XING also promotes a job marketplace where professionals can browse 1 million+ jobs and get discovered by 20,000+ recruiters. On the employer side, New Work SE reported 14,184 B2B e-recruiting customers (subscriptions) in D-A-CH and 1,444 employees (FTE) in its H1 2024 reporting.
Key metrics table (latest available)
These metrics are either New Work SE KPIs (most verifiable) or platform-published benchmarks (jobs/recruiters). All figures are labeled with the date/period they refer to.
| Metric | Value | Year / Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| XING members (D-A-CH) | 22.5M | June 30, 2024 | New Work SE (press release) |
| XING members (D-A-CH) | 21.9M | June 30, 2023 (comparison point) | New Work SE H1 2024 report (PDF KPI table) |
| Job listings available | 1M+ jobs | Current listing | Apple App Store |
| Recruiter reach | 20,000+ recruiters | Current listing | Apple App Store |
| B2B e-recruiting customers (subscriptions, D-A-CH) | 14,184 | H1 2024 | New Work SE H1 2024 report (PDF KPI table) |
| Employees (FTE, New Work SE) | 1,444 | H1 2024 | New Work SE H1 2024 report (PDF KPI table) |
What these numbers mean
1) XING is being repositioned from “network” to “jobs network”
New Work SE has described a strategic realignment of XING toward hiring outcomes—expanding employers’ access to professionals. In that context, the company has said monetizing B2C users is less of a priority than before.
2) “Members” is the main public user metric
XING’s headline audience metric is its member count in the D-A-CH region. New Work SE reported ~22.5M members as of June 30, 2024 (up from ~21.9M a year earlier).
3) For businesses, B2B recruiting customers are a useful demand indicator
The “B2B e-recruiting customers” KPI is an employer-side view of demand for recruiting subscriptions in the region. It’s one of the most consistent public indicators of commercial activity tied to hiring.
FAQ
How many people use XING?
New Work SE reported about 22.5 million XING members in German-speaking countries (D-A-CH) as of June 30, 2024.
How many jobs are on XING?
XING’s app listing states professionals can browse over 1 million jobs. Job inventory can fluctuate, so treat this as a platform benchmark rather than a fixed number.
Who owns XING?
XING is operated by New Work SE (the parent company of XING and kununu). New Work SE reports on XING metrics in its investor materials.
Is XING only used in Germany?
XING is primarily focused on the German-speaking market (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), though the brand and services may be accessible beyond the region.
What’s the difference between XING members and recruiting customers?
Members are individuals on the platform. Recruiting customers typically refer to businesses paying for recruiting-related subscriptions or products.