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 Since January 2023 though, Arbeitlosengeld has been replaced by Bürgergeld, since this is a new transition, it is still possible that people will still refer to the benefits as Arbeitlosengeld or Hartz IV.

Key information about Germany Unemployment Rate

• Germany Unemployment Rate remained the same at 3.50% in Jan 2025, from the previously reported figure of 3.50% in Dec 2024.
• Germany Unemployment Rate is updated monthly, available from Jan 1991 to Jan 2025, with an average rate of 7.00%.
• The data reached an all-time high of 11.20% in Aug 2005 and a record low of 2.90% in May 2023.
• The data is reported by reported by Statistisches Bundesamt.
• In the latest reports, Germany Population reached 84.68 million people in Dec 2023.

In 2024, the unemployment rate in Germany stood at 3.41 percent. Between 1991 and 2024, the figure dropped by 1.91 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Youth Unemployment Rate in Germany decreased to 6.60 percent in May from 6.70 percent in April 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.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Registered Unemployment and Job Vacancies: Total Economy: Registered Unemployment for Germany (LMUNRLTTDEM647S) from Jan 1956 to Jan 2024 about participation, Germany, and unemployment.

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.

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 August 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.

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 May 2025 about harmonized, Germany, unemployment, persons, and rate.

Germany Registered Unemployment Rate: Foreigners data was reported at 15.400 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15.600 % for Mar 2025. Germany Registered Unemployment Rate: Foreigners data is updated monthly, averaging 14.800 % from May 2007 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 216 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.

Graph and download economic data for Youth Unemployment Rate for Germany (SLUEM1524ZSDEU) from 1991 to 2024 about 15 to 24 years, Germany, unemployment, and rate.

The number of unemployed persons in Germany decreased to 2970 Thousand in July of 2025 from 2972 Thousand in June 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: 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.

Harmonised Unemployment Rate in Germany remained unchanged at 3.70 percent in June. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Germany Harmonised Unemployment Rate.

Unemployment Change in Germany decreased to 2 Thousand in July from 10 Thousand in June 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.

Registered Unemployment Rate: East Germany: Age: between 15 & 20 data was reported at 7.100 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.300 % for Mar 2025. Registered Unemployment Rate: East Germany: Age: between 15 & 20 data is updated monthly, averaging 6.900 % from May 2007 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 216 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.600 % in Aug 2007 and a record low of 5.200 % in Dec 2010. Registered Unemployment Rate: East Germany: Age: between 15 & 20 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.

Long Term Unemployment Rate in Germany remained unchanged at 0.90 percent in the first quarter of 2025 from 0.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024. 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.

Unemployment with advanced education (% of total labor force with advanced education) in Germany was reported at 2.149 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Germany - Unemployment with advanced education (% of total unemployment) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.