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 Since January 2023 though, Arbeitlosengeld has been replaced by Bürgergeld, since this is a new transition, it is still possible that people will still refer to the benefits as Arbeitlosengeld or Hartz IV.

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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.

In October 2025, the German unemployment rate was 6.2 percent. The annual average unemployment rate in Germany was six percent in 2024.

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.

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The city-state of Bremen had an unemployment rate of 11.6 percent in September 2025. This put the city's unemployment rate well above that of the other federal states. The lowest unemployment rate in Germany was found in the state of Bavaria, at only 4.2 percent. The total unemployment rate in Germany was around 6.3 percent.

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.

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.

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.

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In 2025 thus far, the unemployment rate was **** percent. This was unchanged from the previous year. The unemployment rate represents the share of unemployed people in the total civilian labor force (employees, civilian labor force, self-employed persons and contributing family members; here in relation to foreigners) and is an indicative indicator of the labor market and employment situation as well as part of the unemployment statistics.

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

Long Term Unemployment Rate in Germany increased to 1.10 percent in the second quarter of 2025 from 0.90 percent in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Germany Long Term Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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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.

Germany - Youth unemployment rate (15-24) was 3.60% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Germany - Youth unemployment rate (15-24) - last updated from the EUROSTAT on November of 2025. Historically, Germany - Youth unemployment rate (15-24) reached a record high of 5.80% in December of 2009 and a record low of 3.00% in December of 2019.

The youth unemployment rate in Germany was 6.7 percent in 2024. Between 1991 and 2024, the youth unemployment rate rose by 1.19 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

Unemployment Change in Germany increased to 1 Thousand in November from -2 Thousand in October of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Germany Unemployment Change - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.