Germany vs Spain: Labour market slack by NUTS 2 region

Germany
3,582
in 2025
Spain
4,690
in 2025
Germany rank
6th
Spain rank
3rd

Labour market slack by NUTS 2 region over time

  • Germany
  • Spain
4.0k6.0k8.0k200820162025

How they compare

Spain currently reports 4,690 against 3,582 in Germany, a difference of 1,108.

That makes Spain's figure about 1.3 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 6th and Spain ranks 3rd of 33 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Spain Difference Ahead
2000s 6,843 5,378 1,465 Germany
2010s 4,577 7,267 2,690 Spain
2020s 3,458 5,330 1,872 Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour market slack by nuts 2 region, Germany or Spain?
Spain, at 4,690 against 3,582 in Germany as of 2025.
What is the difference in labour market slack by nuts 2 region between Germany and Spain?
1,108, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Spain?
18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
How do Germany and Spain rank globally for labour market slack by nuts 2 region?
Germany ranks 6th and Spain ranks 3rd of 33 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Labour market slack by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Labour market slack by NUTS 2 region
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
470 places, 7,726 data points, 2008–2025
Last refreshed