Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Germany
Germany: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 57.5 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Germany, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Germany is 57.5, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Germany peaked at 59.37 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 51.29, in 2004.
Germany ranks 93rd of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 37 years of available data.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 56.43 | — |
| 1992 | 55.34 | -1.9% |
| 1993 | 54.05 | -2.3% |
| 1994 | 53.56 | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 53.5 | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 52.89 | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 52.49 | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 52.48 | -0.0% |
| 1999 | 53.17 | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 53.4 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 53.4 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 52.89 | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 52.19 | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 51.29 | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 51.8 | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 52.93 | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 53.91 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 54.65 | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 54.55 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 55.13 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 56.28 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 56.74 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 57.07 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 57.37 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 57.44 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 57.93 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 58.37 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 58.8 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 59.37 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 58.13 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 58.22 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 58.93 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 59.17 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 58.85 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 58.32 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 57.87 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 57.5 | -0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 53.77 | 52.48 | 56.43 | 9 |
| 2000s | 53.1 | 51.29 | 54.65 | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.45 | 55.13 | 59.37 | 10 |
| 2020s | 58.38 | 57.5 | 59.17 | 8 |
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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 employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Germany?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Germany was 57.5 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 59.37 in 2019.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.29 in 2004.
- How does Germany rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Germany ranks 93rd out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.