Employment Rate in Germany increased to 77.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 77.40 percent in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Germany Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar 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.

In 2022, around 80.6 percent of men and 73.1 percent of women were employed in Germany. Since 1991, women have had a consistently lower rate of employment than men. However, the difference in employment rate has been decreasing.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Employment Rate Male: From 15 to 64 Years for Germany (LREM64MADEQ156S) from Q1 2005 to Q3 2024 about employment-population ratio, 15 to 64 years, males, Germany, employment, population, and rate.

The number of employed people in Germany was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2025 by in total 0.1 million people (+0.23 percent). The number is estimated to amount to 42.95 million people in 2025. As defined by the International Monetary Fund, the number of employed people 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.Find more statistics on other topics about Germany with key insights such as the total population, the gross domestic product per capita, and ratio of the national debt to the gross domestic product.

Germany - Employment rate: From 55 to 64 years was 75.20% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Germany - Employment rate: From 55 to 64 years - last updated from the EUROSTAT on March of 2025. Historically, Germany - Employment rate: From 55 to 64 years reached a record high of 75.20% in December of 2024 and a record low of 55.30% in December of 2009.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Unemployment Rate Total: From 15 to 24 Years for Germany (LRUN24TTDEQ156S) from Q1 2005 to Q3 2024 about 15 to 24 years, Germany, unemployment, and rate.

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.

Germany - Employment rate of older workers, age group 55-64 was 75.20% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Germany - Employment rate of older workers, age group 55-64 - last updated from the EUROSTAT on March of 2025. Historically, Germany - Employment rate of older workers, age group 55-64 reached a record high of 75.20% in December of 2024 and a record low of 55.30% in December of 2009.

Job Vacancy Rate in Germany increased to 3.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 3 percent in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Germany Job Vacancy Rate.

Germany Registered Unemployment Rate: Foreigners data was reported at 15.700 % in Feb 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 15.700 % for Jan 2025. Germany Registered Unemployment Rate: Foreigners data is updated monthly, averaging 14.800 % from May 2007 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 214 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.

Germany - Employment rate: Tertiary education (levels 5-8) was 87.90% 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: Tertiary education (levels 5-8) - last updated from the EUROSTAT on March of 2025. Historically, Germany - Employment rate: Tertiary education (levels 5-8) reached a record high of 89.00% in December of 2019 and a record low of 82.80% in December of 2005.

Employment in Germany decreased by 0 in December of 2024. This dataset provides - Germany Employment Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2025, the unemployment rate was 15.7 percent. This was mostly 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.

Germany Registered Unemployment Rate: Age: between 50 & 65 data was reported at 6.100 % in Feb 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.200 % for Jan 2025. Germany Registered Unemployment Rate: Age: between 50 & 65 data is updated monthly, averaging 6.400 % from May 2007 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 214 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.G021: Registered Unemployment Rate.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Employment in Industry in Germany (DISCONTINUED) (DEUPEDANA) from 1970 to 2012 about Germany, percent, employment, and industry.

Registered Unemployment Rate: West Germany: Hessen data was reported at 5.900 % in Feb 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 5.900 % for Jan 2025. Registered Unemployment Rate: West Germany: Hessen data is updated monthly, averaging 6.100 % from Apr 1997 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 335 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.

Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.

Registered Unemployment Rate: West Germany: Hamburg data was reported at 8.300 % in Feb 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.400 % for Jan 2025. Registered Unemployment Rate: West Germany: Hamburg data is updated monthly, averaging 8.100 % from Apr 1997 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 335 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.

The service sector continues to employ the largest share of workers in Germany, with around 71.88 percent of employees working in the sector in 2022. In recent years, the distribution of workers has slowly shifted away from the industry and agriculture sectors. Urbanization and the service economy Big cities continue to be the focal point for the service sector, which includes the fields of health, education, finance, telecommunications, and tourism. More than three-quarters of the German population live in urbanized areas, and this growing urbanization is helping the service sector to flourish. Subsequently, as fewer people live in rural areas, the agriculture sector continues to employ a smaller percentage of the workforce each year. A marker of industrialization Rising revenues from the IT services sector is likely to be another reason for the growing service sector and has increased business confidence in Germany. The gross domestic product of Germany has shown strong signs of recovery following a few years of fluctuation caused by the 2008 financial crisis.