Unemployment Rate in Germany remained unchanged at 6.30 percent in November. 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 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 Since January 2023 though, Arbeitlosengeld has been replaced by Bürgergeld, since this is a new transition, it is still possible that people will still refer to the benefits as Arbeitlosengeld or Hartz IV.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Registered Unemployment and Job Vacancies: Total Economy: Registered Unemployment for Germany (LMUNRRTTDEQ156S) from Q1 1969 to Q4 2023 about Germany, unemployment, and rate.

Germany - Unemployment rate was 3.70% in June of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Germany - Unemployment rate - last updated from the EUROSTAT on December of 2025. Historically, Germany - Unemployment rate reached a record high of 7.50% in September of 2009 and a record low of 2.90% in September of 2019.

Registered Unemployment Rate: West Germany data was reported at 5.800 % in Nov 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.900 % for Oct 2025. Registered Unemployment Rate: West Germany data is updated monthly, averaging 9.100 % from Jan 1972 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 647 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.600 % in Mar 2005 and a record low of 0.700 % in Sep 1972. Registered Unemployment Rate: West Germany data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Employment Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.G: Registered Unemployment Rate.

In September 2025, the German unemployment rate was 6.3 percent. The rate of unemployment was fairly stable throughout the timeframe under review.

Youth Unemployment Rate in Germany remained unchanged at 6.60 percent in October. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Germany Youth Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Monthly and long-term Germany Unemployment data: historical series and analyst forecasts curated by FocusEconomics.

In 2024, the unemployment rate of Europe's five largest economies ranged from 3.4 percent in Germany, to 11.35 percent in Spain. Throughout this provided time period, unemployment has consistently been lowest in Germany, and except for 2005, 2006, and 2007, highest in Spain, when Germany briefly had a higher unemployment rate.

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Key information about Germany Unemployment Rate

• Germany Unemployment Rate remained the same at 3.80% in Oct 2025, from the previously reported figure of 3.80% in Sep 2025.
• Germany Unemployment Rate is updated monthly, available from Jan 1991 to Oct 2025, with an average rate of 7.50%.
• The data reached an all-time high of 11.20% in Aug 2005 and a record low of 2.90% in Oct 2019.
• The data is reported by reported by Statistisches Bundesamt.
• In the latest reports, Germany Population reached 83.58 million people in Dec 2024.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Monthly Unemployment Rate Total: 15 Years or over for Germany (LRHUTTTTDEM156S) from Jan 1991 to Sep 2025 about Germany, harmonized, persons, unemployment, and rate.

Germany Registered Unemployment Rate: Foreigners data was reported at 14.100 % in Nov 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14.300 % for Oct 2025. Germany Registered Unemployment Rate: Foreigners data is updated monthly, averaging 15.300 % from May 2007 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 223 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.G: Registered Unemployment Rate.

Harmonised Unemployment Rate in Germany remained unchanged at 3.80 percent in October. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Germany Harmonised Unemployment Rate.

Registered Unemployment Rate: East Germany data was reported at 7.800 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.900 % for Mar 2025. Registered Unemployment Rate: East Germany data is updated monthly, averaging 13.400 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 401 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.800 % in Feb 2005 and a record low of 6.000 % in Nov 2019. Registered Unemployment Rate: East Germany 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.

Overview with Chart & Report: Unemployment figures reflect the total number of unemployed Germans. The indicator growth is usually accompanied with a decrease in the purchasing power of the population, which may have a negative

The number of unemployed persons in Germany remained unchanged at 2973 Thousand in November of 2025 from 2973 Thousand in October of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Germany Unemployed Persons - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Germany Registered Unemployment Rate: Age: between 50 & 65 data was reported at 5.900 % in Nov 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.000 % for Oct 2025. Germany Registered Unemployment Rate: Age: between 50 & 65 data is updated monthly, averaging 6.000 % from May 2007 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 223 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.100 % in May 2007 and a record low of 4.700 % in Nov 2019. Germany Registered Unemployment Rate: Age: between 50 & 65 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Employment Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.G: Registered Unemployment Rate.

Germany DE: Unemployment Rate: % Change data was reported at -9.073 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of -10.791 % for 2016. Germany DE: Unemployment Rate: % Change data is updated yearly, averaging -2.641 % from Dec 1951 (Median) to 2017, with 63 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 195.455 % in 1967 and a record low of -49.831 % in 1960. Germany DE: Unemployment Rate: % Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.IMF.IFS: Labour Force, Employment and Unemployment: Annual.

Registered Unemployment: West Germany data was reported at 2,219.572 Person th in Nov 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,241.597 Person th for Oct 2025. Registered Unemployment: West Germany data is updated monthly, averaging 2,308.230 Person th from Jan 1950 (Median) to Nov 2025, with 911 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,486.369 Person th in Feb 2005 and a record low of 84.974 Person th in Sep 1965. Registered Unemployment: West Germany data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Employment Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.G: Registered Unemployment. [COVID-19-IMPACT]