Female labor force by age in Germany
Germany: Female labor force by age was 763,855 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
763,855
Change on year
up 7.6%
World rank
15th
of 188 countries
All-time high
763,855
in 2024
All-time low
114,807
in 2000
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Female labor force by age in Germany, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female labor force by age in Germany is 763,855, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.6% on the previous year and up 102.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female labor force by age in Germany peaked at 763,855 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 114,807, in 2000.
That places Germany 15th out of 188 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Female labor force by age in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 149,896 | — |
| 1991 | 132,962 | -11.3% |
| 1992 | 136,829 | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 135,256 | -1.1% |
| 1994 | 119,956 | -11.3% |
| 1995 | 126,453 | +5.4% |
| 1996 | 132,288 | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 140,772 | +6.4% |
| 1998 | 127,964 | -9.1% |
| 1999 | 129,792 | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 114,807 | -11.5% |
| 2001 | 145,905 | +27.1% |
| 2002 | 155,505 | +6.6% |
| 2003 | 155,831 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 165,103 | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 201,946 | +22.3% |
| 2006 | 221,506 | +9.7% |
| 2007 | 220,137 | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 244,617 | +11.1% |
| 2009 | 254,338 | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 230,685 | -9.3% |
| 2011 | 298,344 | +29.3% |
| 2012 | 317,195 | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 346,281 | +9.2% |
| 2014 | 376,971 | +8.9% |
| 2015 | 403,536 | +7.0% |
| 2016 | 434,459 | +7.7% |
| 2017 | 476,203 | +9.6% |
| 2018 | 515,287 | +8.2% |
| 2019 | 555,384 | +7.8% |
| 2020 | 546,202 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 563,418 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 652,031 | +15.7% |
| 2023 | 709,735 | +8.8% |
| 2024 | 763,855 | +7.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 763,855 is above the median for high income countries, which is 39,049, 19.6× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Germany's 763,855 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 42,446, 18.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 133,217 | 119,956 | 149,896 | 10 |
| 2000s | 187,970 | 114,807 | 254,338 | 10 |
| 2010s | 395,434 | 230,685 | 555,384 | 10 |
| 2020s | 647,048 | 546,202 | 763,855 | 5 |
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 female labor force by age in Germany?
- Female labor force by age in Germany was 763,855 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force by age recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 763,855 in 2024.
- What is the lowest female labor force by age recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 114,807 in 2000.
- How does Germany rank for female labor force by age?
- Germany ranks 15th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is female labor force by age rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Female labor force by age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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