Employment Rate in Germany decreased to 77.30 percent in the first quarter of 2025 from 78 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Germany Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Germany - Employment rate was 78.30% in December of 2020, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Germany - Employment rate - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Germany - Employment rate reached a record high of 79.60% in December of 2019 and a record low of 73.20% in December of 2009.

The average unemployment rate was six percent in Germany in 2024. Since 2005, the rate of unemployment has generally been declining, though a slight increase was evident in recent years. Unemployment in Germany and comparison with other countries Germany has a comparatively low unemployment rate compared to its European neighbors, and they are expected to stay at around three percent over the next few years. This is a result of the damage the economy suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the lockdown, most businesses were closed, and many companies lost revenue meaning employees were let go. It is also possible that higher unemployment figures will continue into later years because of inflation and rising energy prices. There is also a slightly higher unemployment rate among men than there is among women. Social support Social support is money paid out to those who are unable to work for some reason, its purpose is to protect those who are most vulnerable. The status of being unemployed is defined as when an employed person is laid off, fired, or quits his work and is still looking for a job, this is what qualifies someone to receive a citizens allowance (Bürgergeld) in Germany. The payments are only made if you are unemployed and worked for the last 12 months. Otherwise, benefits are received in the form of Arbeitslosengeld II, also called Hartz IV, which distributes social payments to people without an income who cannot work to make a living. Since January 2023 though, Arbeitlosengeld has been replaced by Bürgergeld, since this is a new transition, it is still possible that people will still refer to the benefits as Arbeitlosengeld or Hartz IV.

Unemployment Rate in Germany remained unchanged at 6.30 percent in June. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Germany Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The employment rate rose by to around 82.1 percent in 2023. Despite a declining economy and high inflation due to the war in Ukraine, the labor market in Germany remained relatively robust, and the employment rate rose by 0.2 percent. The labor force participation of women has increased continuously in recent years. The employment rate of women is converging towards the employment rate of men and is more than 15 percentage points higher than it was ten years ago.

Germany unemployment rate for 2024 was 3.41%, a 0.34% increase from 2023.

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<li>Germany unemployment rate for 2023 was <strong>3.07%</strong>, a <strong>0.05% decline</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Germany unemployment rate for 2022 was <strong>3.12%</strong>, a <strong>0.47% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Germany unemployment rate for 2021 was <strong>3.59%</strong>, a <strong>0.29% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
</ul>Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Employment Rate Total: From 15 to 24 Years for Germany (LREM24TTDEA156S) from 2005 to 2024 about 15 to 24 years, employment-population ratio, Germany, employment, population, and rate.

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Germany Registered Unemployment Rate: Foreigners data was reported at 15.400 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15.600 % for Mar 2025. Germany Registered Unemployment Rate: Foreigners data is updated monthly, averaging 14.800 % from May 2007 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 216 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.800 % in May 2007 and a record low of 11.500 % in May 2022. Germany Registered Unemployment Rate: Foreigners data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Employment Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.G021: Registered Unemployment Rate.

The number of employed people in Germany was about 43.06 million people in 2024. From 1980 to 2024, the number rose by around 8.53 million people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. Between 2024 and 2026, the number will decrease by approximately 100 thousand people.The indicator describes the number of employed people. This refers to persons who during a pre-defined period, either: a) performed wage or salary work, b) held a formal attachment to their job (even if not currently working), (c) performed for-profit work for personal or family gain , (d) were with an enterprise although temporarily not at work for any specific reason.

Key information about Germany Unemployment Rate

• Germany Unemployment Rate remained the same at 3.50% in Jan 2025, from the previously reported figure of 3.50% in Dec 2024.
• Germany Unemployment Rate is updated monthly, available from Jan 1991 to Jan 2025, with an average rate of 7.00%.
• The data reached an all-time high of 11.20% in Aug 2005 and a record low of 2.90% in May 2023.
• The data is reported by reported by Statistisches Bundesamt.
• In the latest reports, Germany Population reached 84.68 million people in Dec 2023.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Employment in Manufacturing in Germany (DISCONTINUED) (DEUPEFANA) from 1970 to 2012 about Germany, percent, manufacturing, and employment.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Employment Rate Female: From 15 to 64 Years for Germany (LREM64FEDEA156N) from 2005 to 2024 about employment-population ratio, 15 to 64 years, females, Germany, employment, population, and rate.

Registered Unemployment Rate: West Germany: Hamburg data was reported at 8.400 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 8.300 % for Mar 2025. Registered Unemployment Rate: West Germany: Hamburg data is updated monthly, averaging 8.100 % from Apr 1997 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 337 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.300 % in Jan 1998 and a record low of 5.900 % in Dec 2018. Registered Unemployment Rate: West Germany: Hamburg data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Employment Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.G021: Registered Unemployment Rate.

Germany - Employment rates of recent graduates was 92.20% in December of 2022, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Germany - Employment rates of recent graduates - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Germany - Employment rates of recent graduates reached a record high of 92.70% in December of 2019 and a record low of 82.10% in December of 2006.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Unemployment Rate Male: 15 Years or over for Germany (LRUNTTMADEQ156S) from Q1 1962 to Q4 2024 about 15 years +, males, Germany, unemployment, and rate.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Employment Rate Male: From 15 to 64 Years for Germany (LREM64MADEA156S) from 2005 to 2024 about employment-population ratio, 15 to 64 years, males, Germany, employment, population, and rate.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Employment Total: From 25 to 54 Years for Germany (LFEM25TTDEA647S) from 2005 to 2024 about 25 to 54 years, Germany, and employment.

Registered Unemployment Rate: West Germany: Hessen data was reported at 5.800 % in Apr 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 5.800 % for Mar 2025. Registered Unemployment Rate: West Germany: Hessen data is updated monthly, averaging 6.100 % from Apr 1997 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 337 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.200 % in Mar 2006 and a record low of 4.200 % in Nov 2019. Registered Unemployment Rate: West Germany: Hessen data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Employment Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.G021: Registered Unemployment Rate.