Distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time in Germany
Germany: Distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time was 24.8% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
24.8%
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
8th
of 47 countries
All-time high
29.5%
in 2006
All-time low
21.8%
in 2009
Years of data
21
2005–2025
Distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time in Germany, 2005–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
In 2025, distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time in Germany stood at 24.8%.
The figure is up 2.1% on the previous year and down 12.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time in Germany peaked at 29.5% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 21.8%, in 2009.
Germany ranks 8th of 47 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time in Germany, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 26.0% | — |
| 2006 | 29.5% | +13.5% |
| 2007 | 24.8% | -15.9% |
| 2008 | 23.7% | -4.4% |
| 2009 | 21.8% | -8.0% |
| 2010 | 23.0% | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 26.7% | +16.1% |
| 2012 | 27.0% | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 27.7% | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 28.1% | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 28.2% | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 28.3% | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 28.3% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 27.4% | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 27.8% | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 27.9% | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 23.5% | -15.8% |
| 2022 | 23.2% | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 23.7% | +2.2% |
| 2024 | 24.3% | +2.5% |
| 2025 | 24.8% | +2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25.2% | 21.8% | 29.5% | 5 |
| 2010s | 27.2% | 23.0% | 28.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.6% | 23.2% | 27.9% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 6 Austria 26.2% compare
- 7 Belgium 24.9% compare
- 9 Ireland 18.0% compare
- 10 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 17.8% compare
- 10 Luxembourg 17.8% compare
More work & labour data for Germany
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0549 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0322 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.0388 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 66,826 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 12,413 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 35,391 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 35,508 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 70,900 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time in Germany?
- Distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time in Germany was 24.8% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 29.5% in 2006.
- What is the lowest distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.8% in 2009.
- How does Germany rank for distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time?
- Germany ranks 8th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population aged 18 and over by part-time or full-time employment, income group and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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