Employment Rate in Germany decreased to 77.20 percent in the second quarter of 2025 from 77.30 percent in the first quarter of 2025. 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 December 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 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.

The number of employed people in Germany stood at 42.48 million people in 2024. From 1980 to 2024, the number rose by 7.95 million people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. Between 2024 and 2026, the number will decrease by 110,000 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.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Employment Rate Total: From 55 to 64 Years for Germany (LREM55TTDEA156N) from 2005 to 2024 about 55 to 64 years, employment-population ratio, Germany, population, employment, 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.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Employment Rate Total: From 25 to 54 Years for Germany (LREM25TTDEQ156S) from Q1 2005 to Q2 2025 about 25 to 54 years, employment-population ratio, Germany, population, employment, and rate.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Employment Rate Female: From 15 to 64 Years for Germany (LREM64FEDEQ156S) from Q1 2005 to Q2 2025 about employment-population ratio, 15 to 64 years, females, Germany, population, employment, and 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 December 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.

Germany - Employment rate: From 15 to 64 years was 77.50% 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 15 to 64 years - last updated from the EUROSTAT on December of 2025. Historically, Germany - Employment rate: From 15 to 64 years reached a record high of 77.50% in December of 2024 and a record low of 69.40% in December of 2009.

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.

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.

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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.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Employment Rate Total: 15 Years or over for Germany (LREMTTTTDEA156S) from 2005 to 2024 about 15 years +, employment-population ratio, Germany, population, employment, and rate.

Germany - Employment rate of non-EU nationals, age group 20-64 was 62.70% 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 non-EU nationals, age group 20-64 - last updated from the EUROSTAT on November of 2025. Historically, Germany - Employment rate of non-EU nationals, age group 20-64 reached a record high of 62.70% in December of 2024 and a record low of 49.30% in December of 2005.

This data compilation on the basis of official statistics of labor force gives a summarized overview over participation in work force in Germany.Those are the key themes of the compilation: - Overviews on population development (population by age groups, employable resident population by age groups and sex);- Resident population by participation in work force; - School leavers, trainees by se and by training area; - Labor force, working population, employment rates by age groups;- Working population by occupational status; - Working population by economic sectors;- Participation in labor force in the federal states;- Working time.The compilation contains data tables with (synthetic) annual averages as well as chosen results of the micro census. These data were complemented with data on employment from the national accounts after the revised version if ESA 95. Data tables in Histat:A. Overviews on population developmentA1 Population and areas (annual averages), former West Germany, newly formed German states, Germany (1946-2000)A2 Population by age group (at the end of each year), former West Germany, former GDR, Germany (1950-2000)A3 Employable resident population by age groups and sex (annual averages), former West Germany (1950-2000)A4a Employable resident population by age groups and sex (at the end of each year), Germany (1989-2000)A4b Employable resident population by age groups and sex (at the end of each year),Newly formed German states (1989-2000) B. Resident population by participation in work force B1 Tables with annual averages B1.1 Population, working population (nationals, residents) and employers (annual averages, national accounts), former West Germany, Germany (1950-1997)B1.2 Resident population, working population, employment rate, unemployed (annual averages is 1000), former West Germany, Germany (1950-1997)B1.3 Population by sex, foreigners (annual averages), former West Germany, Germany (1950-2000)B1.4 Population, employment and unemployment (annual averages), former West Germany, Germany (1950-1997)B1.5 Employees subject to mandatory social insurance contribution (end of June), former West Germany, Germany (1974-2000)B1.6 Employees (inland) in full-time and part time employment, short-time workers, unemployed (annual averages), former West Germany (1960-2000)B1.7 Foreign employees, unemployed foreigners (annual averages), former West Germany (1954-2000)B1.8 School leavers and trainees, former West Germany, Germany (1950-2000)B1.9 Trainees by sex and training areas (at the end of each year), former West Germany, Germany (1960-2000) B2 Tables with extrapolated results from the micro censusB2.1 Employable population, working population, unemployed, labor force altogether (micro census) former West Germany, Germany (1959-2000)B2.2 Employable population, working population, unemployed, labor force by sex (micro census), former West Germany, Germany (1959-2000)B2.3 Population by participation in labor force and sex (micro census), former West Germany, Newly formed German states (1957-2000)B2.4 Employees by volume of employment and sex (micro census), Former West Germany, newly formed German states, Germany (1985-2000)B2.5 Resident population by main income source and sex (micro census), former West Germany, newly formed German states, Germany (1975-2000)B2.6 Working population by nationality, occupational status and sex (micro census) former West Germany, Germany (1976-2000) B3 Revised results after ESA 95B3.1 Population, working population and employees (ESA 95), unemployed (ILO), former West Germany, Germany (1950-2000)B3.2 National working population: comparison of the revisions of the employment statistics, Germany (1991-2000) C. Working population, employees, employment rates by age groups C1 Tables with annual averages C2 Tables with extrapolated results from the micro censusC2.1a Employable resident population by age groups and sex in 1000 (micro census), Germany (1991-2000)C2.1b Employable resident population by age groups and sex in 1000 (micro census), former West Germany (1962-2000)C2.1c Employable resident population by age groups and sex in 1000 (micro census), newly formed German states (1991-2000)C2.2 Working population in 1000 by age groups (micro census), former West Germany, newly formed German states, Germany (1950-2000)C2.3 Labor force, employment rates by sex (micro census), former West Germany, Germany (1950-2000)C2.4 Labor force, employment rates and national working population by sex (annual averages) foreign employers, former West Germany, Germany (1950-1995)C2.5a Employment rates by age groups and sex (micro census), Germany (1991-2000)C2.5b Employment rates by age groups and sex (micro census), former West Germany (1959-2000)C2.5c Employment rates by age groups and sex (micro census), newly formed German states (1991-2000)C2.5d Employment rates by age groups and sex (micro census), former West Germany, Germany (1958-2000)C2.6a Labor force by age groups and sex...

In 2024, the employment rate of severely disabled people in Germany was around **** percent. This table shows various figures about the inclusion of people with disabilities in the German workforce.

Germany - Employment rate of low skilled persons, age group 20-64 was 65.60% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Germany - Employment rate of low skilled persons, age group 20-64 - last updated from the EUROSTAT on October of 2025. Historically, Germany - Employment rate of low skilled persons, age group 20-64 reached a record high of 65.60% in December of 2024 and a record low of 51.90% in December of 2005.

As of August 2025, around 45.83 million people were employed in Germany. The number of employed people has stayed at just below 46 million for the past year.