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Unemployment Rate in Germany remained unchanged at 6.30 percent in May. 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 Since January 2023 though, Arbeitlosengeld has been replaced by Bürgergeld, since this is a new transition, it is still possible that people will still refer to the benefits as Arbeitlosengeld or Hartz IV.
The city-state of Bremen had an unemployment rate of 11.6 percent in April 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 percent. The total unemployment rate in Germany was around 6.3 percent.
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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.
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Germany - Unemployment rate was 3.60% in March 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 June 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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Registered Unemployment Rate: West Germany: Foreigners data was reported at 14.600 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14.800 % for Mar 2025. Registered Unemployment Rate: West Germany: Foreigners data is updated monthly, averaging 14.100 % from May 2007 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 216 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.700 % in May 2007 and a record low of 11.000 % in May 2022. Registered Unemployment Rate: West Germany: 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.
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Youth Unemployment Rate in Germany increased to 6.80 percent in April from 6.30 percent in March of 2025. 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.
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Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Monthly Unemployment Rate Total: 15 Years or over for Germany (LRHUTTTTDEA156S) from 1991 to 2024 about harmonized, Germany, unemployment, persons, and rate.
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Registered Unemployment Rate: West Germany data was reported at 5.900 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.000 % for Mar 2025. Registered Unemployment Rate: West Germany data is updated monthly, averaging 6.200 % from Jan 1972 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 640 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.G021: Registered Unemployment Rate.
In May 2025, the German unemployment rate was 6.2 percent. The rate of unemployment was fairly stable throughout the timeframe under review.
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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.
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Harmonised Unemployment Rate in Germany remained unchanged at 3.60 percent in April. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Germany Harmonised Unemployment Rate.
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Germany - Unemployment rates of the population aged 25-64: Tertiary education (levels 5-8) was 2.60% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Germany - Unemployment rates of the population aged 25-64: Tertiary education (levels 5-8) - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Germany - Unemployment rates of the population aged 25-64: Tertiary education (levels 5-8) reached a record high of 3.40% in December of 2009 and a record low of 1.80% in December of 2019.
In 2025 thus far, the unemployment rate was **** 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.
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Registered Unemployment Rate: East Germany data was reported at 7.900 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.000 % for Feb 2025. Registered Unemployment Rate: East Germany data is updated monthly, averaging 13.400 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 400 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.
Annual average unemployment figures in Germany have been encouraging in recent years due to falling rates. In 2024, there were 2.79 million unemployed people, this was an increase from the year before and the highest figure since 2015.
Jobseekers
By definition, "registered as unemployed" are those who are registered with the Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) or a similar association providing basic social care as "being out of a job (i.e. works less than 15 hours per week), looking for a job, available for the job market." This means that not every employable person in need is unemployed. Thus, people who do not work are not automatically unemployed. Predictably, German jobseekers also use platforms such as indeed and LinkedIn to find job postings. Those who are unemployed in Germany are entitled to social security payments known as Bürgergeld each month.
Automation risk
A rising concern among employees is the threat of job loss due to automation. Larger companies in particular use industrial robots, which poses questions about the future of many manual jobs. Although different industries can rely on automation to varying extents, there are some that will be more heavily impacted than others. For example, manufacturing as well as retail trade are predicted to be some of the most heavily affected industry.
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Germany Labour Force: Unemployment Rate: Total data was reported at 3.700 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.600 % for Feb 2025. Germany Labour Force: Unemployment Rate: Total data is updated monthly, averaging 4.100 % from Jan 2007 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 219 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.600 % in Feb 2007 and a record low of 2.800 % in May 2023. Germany Labour Force: Unemployment Rate: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistisches Bundesamt. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.G008: Labour Force: ILO Concept. [COVID-19-IMPACT]
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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.
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Germany: Unemployment rate forecast: The latest value from 2030 is 2.92 percent, unchanged from 2.92 percent in 2029. In comparison, the world average is 6.28 percent, based on data from 100 countries. Historically, the average for Germany from 1980 to 2030 is 6.22 percent. The minimum value, 2.91 percent, was reached in 2028 while the maximum of 11.01 percent was recorded in 2005.
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Unemployment Rate in Germany remained unchanged at 6.30 percent in May. 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.