France vs Germany: Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training

France
933 Thousand persons
in 2026
Germany
684 Thousand persons
in 2026
France rank
2nd
Germany rank
3rd

Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training over time

  • France
  • Germany
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How they compare

France currently reports 933 Thousand persons against 684 Thousand persons in Germany, a difference of 249 Thousand persons.

That makes France's figure about 1.4 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Germany ahead.

France ranks 2nd and Germany ranks 3rd of 43 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade France Germany Difference Ahead
2000s 794 Thousand persons 851 Thousand persons 57 Thousand persons Germany
2010s 814.2 Thousand persons 590.6 Thousand persons 223.6 Thousand persons France
2020s 877.86 Thousand persons 621.43 Thousand persons 256.43 Thousand persons France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher young persons neither in employment nor in education and training, France or Germany?
France, at 933 Thousand persons against 684 Thousand persons in Germany as of 2026.
What is the difference in young persons neither in employment nor in education and training between France and Germany?
249 Thousand persons, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
18 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2026.
How do France and Germany rank globally for young persons neither in employment nor in education and training?
France ranks 2nd and Germany ranks 3rd of 43 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training (NEET rates) - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training (NEET rates) - quarterly data
Unit
Thousand persons
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
46 places, 812 data points, 2003–2026
Last refreshed