Female labor force by age in Germany
Germany: Female labor force by age was 763,855 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Female labor force by age in Germany, 1990–2024
Source: International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female labor force by age in Germany is 763,855 people, 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 people in 2024 and was at its lowest, 114,807 people, 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 | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 149,896 people | — |
| 1991 | 132,962 people | -11.3% |
| 1992 | 136,829 people | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 135,256 people | -1.1% |
| 1994 | 119,956 people | -11.3% |
| 1995 | 126,453 people | +5.4% |
| 1996 | 132,288 people | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 140,772 people | +6.4% |
| 1998 | 127,964 people | -9.1% |
| 1999 | 129,792 people | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 114,807 people | -11.5% |
| 2001 | 145,905 people | +27.1% |
| 2002 | 155,505 people | +6.6% |
| 2003 | 155,831 people | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 165,103 people | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 201,946 people | +22.3% |
| 2006 | 221,506 people | +9.7% |
| 2007 | 220,137 people | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 244,617 people | +11.1% |
| 2009 | 254,338 people | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 230,685 people | -9.3% |
| 2011 | 298,344 people | +29.3% |
| 2012 | 317,195 people | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 346,281 people | +9.2% |
| 2014 | 376,971 people | +8.9% |
| 2015 | 403,536 people | +7.0% |
| 2016 | 434,459 people | +7.7% |
| 2017 | 476,203 people | +9.6% |
| 2018 | 515,287 people | +8.2% |
| 2019 | 555,384 people | +7.8% |
| 2020 | 546,202 people | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 563,418 people | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 652,031 people | +15.7% |
| 2023 | 709,735 people | +8.8% |
| 2024 | 763,855 people | +7.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 763,855 people is above the median for high income countries, which is 39,049 people, 19.6× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Germany's 763,855 people is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 42,446 people, 18.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 133,217 people | 119,956 people | 149,896 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 187,970 people | 114,807 people | 254,338 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 395,434 people | 230,685 people | 555,384 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 647,048 people | 546,202 people | 763,855 people | 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 people in 2024, according to International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest female labor force by age recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 763,855 people in 2024.
- What is the lowest female labor force by age recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 114,807 people 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 International Labour Organization (2026) – with major processing by 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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Working-age population who are economically active (employed or unemployed).