Employees who could not find a permanent or full-time job in Germany
Germany: Employees who could not find a permanent or full-time job was 801.7 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
801.7 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
7th
of 45 countries
All-time high
2,637 Thousand persons
in 2008
All-time low
189.3 Thousand persons
in 1990
Years of data
42
1984–2025
Employees who could not find a permanent or full-time job in Germany, 1984–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2025, employees who could not find a permanent or full-time job in Germany stood at 801.7 Thousand persons.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and down 56.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employees who could not find a permanent or full-time job in Germany peaked at 2,637 Thousand persons in 2008 and was at its lowest, 189.3 Thousand persons, in 1990.
Germany ranks 7th of 45 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Employees who could not find a permanent or full-time job in Germany, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 348 Thousand persons | — |
| 1985 | 206.5 Thousand persons | -40.7% |
| 1986 | 229 Thousand persons | +10.9% |
| 1987 | 213 Thousand persons | -7.0% |
| 1988 | 216 Thousand persons | +1.4% |
| 1989 | 204 Thousand persons | -5.6% |
| 1990 | 189.3 Thousand persons | -7.2% |
| 1991 | 267.7 Thousand persons | +41.4% |
| 1992 | 270.9 Thousand persons | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 357.9 Thousand persons | +32.1% |
| 1994 | 517.5 Thousand persons | +44.6% |
| 1995 | 557.8 Thousand persons | +7.8% |
| 1996 | 991.4 Thousand persons | +77.7% |
| 1997 | 1,138 Thousand persons | +14.8% |
| 1998 | 1,238 Thousand persons | +8.8% |
| 1999 | 1,313 Thousand persons | +6.0% |
| 2000 | 1,230 Thousand persons | -6.3% |
| 2001 | 1,264 Thousand persons | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 1,240 Thousand persons | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 1,447 Thousand persons | +16.6% |
| 2004 | 1,577 Thousand persons | +9.0% |
| 2005 | 2,176 Thousand persons | +38.0% |
| 2006 | 2,488 Thousand persons | +14.3% |
| 2007 | 2,570 Thousand persons | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 2,637 Thousand persons | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 2,423 Thousand persons | -8.1% |
| 2010 | 2,426 Thousand persons | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 2,092 Thousand persons | -13.8% |
| 2012 | 1,973 Thousand persons | -5.7% |
| 2013 | 1,996 Thousand persons | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 1,864 Thousand persons | -6.6% |
| 2015 | 1,823 Thousand persons | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 1,784 Thousand persons | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 1,756 Thousand persons | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 1,590 Thousand persons | -9.5% |
| 2019 | 1,459 Thousand persons | -8.2% |
| 2020 | 1,017 Thousand persons | -30.3% |
| 2021 | 985.4 Thousand persons | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 894.7 Thousand persons | -9.2% |
| 2023 | 815.8 Thousand persons | -8.8% |
| 2024 | 792.8 Thousand persons | -2.8% |
| 2025 | 801.7 Thousand persons | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 236.08 Thousand persons | 204 Thousand persons | 348 Thousand persons | 6 |
| 1990s | 684.2 Thousand persons | 189.3 Thousand persons | 1,313 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,905 Thousand persons | 1,230 Thousand persons | 2,637 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,876 Thousand persons | 1,459 Thousand persons | 2,426 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 884.6 Thousand persons | 792.8 Thousand persons | 1,017 Thousand persons | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is employees who could not find a permanent or full-time job in Germany?
- Employees who could not find a permanent or full-time job in Germany was 801.7 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employees who could not find a permanent or full-time job recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 2,637 Thousand persons in 2008.
- What is the lowest employees who could not find a permanent or full-time job recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 189.3 Thousand persons in 1990.
- How does Germany rank for employees who could not find a permanent or full-time job?
- Germany ranks 7th out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employees who could not find a permanent or full-time job rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employees who could not find a permanent or full-time job. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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