Employed persons: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly in Germany
Germany: Employed persons: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly was 397.8 in 2026. ▼ Falling
Latest (2026)
397.8
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
8th
of 47 countries
All-time high
597.1
in 2008
All-time low
397.8
in 2026
Years of data
18
2008–2026
Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 2 two-digit) in Germany, 2008–2026
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) in Germany is 397.8, measured in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 18 years on record.
The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 10.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) in Germany peaked at 597.1 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 397.8, in 2026.
Germany ranks 8th of 47 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.
Employed persons: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 597.1 | — |
| 2009 | 592.4 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 575.5 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 593.9 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 531 | -10.6% |
| 2013 | 512 | -3.6% |
| 2014 | 471.7 | -7.9% |
| 2015 | 469 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 445.9 | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 453 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 439.8 | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 467.6 | +6.3% |
| 2021 | 423.6 | -9.4% |
| 2022 | 439.4 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 449.5 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 440.9 | -1.9% |
| 2025 | 400.1 | -9.3% |
| 2026 | 397.8 | -0.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 397.8 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 85.1, 4.7× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Germany's 397.8 is above the median for high income countries, which is 81.2, 4.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 594.75 | 592.4 | 597.1 | 2 |
| 2010s | 495.94 | 439.8 | 593.9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 425.22 | 397.8 | 449.5 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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 employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) in Germany?
- Employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) in Germany was 397.8 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 597.1 in 2008.
- What is the lowest employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 397.8 in 2026.
- How does Germany rank for employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit)?
- Germany ranks 8th out of 47 countries with data for 2026.
- Is employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 2 two-digit) rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 2 two-digit level) (2008-2026) - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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