Involuntary part time employment — Involuntary part-time employment in Germany
Germany: Involuntary part time employment — Involuntary part-time employment was 644.98 Persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Involuntary part time employment — Involuntary part-time employment in Germany, 1984–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment in Germany is 644.98 Persons, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 4.4% on the previous year and down 55.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment in Germany peaked at 2,189 Persons in 2008 and was at its lowest, 198.5 Persons, in 1990.
Germany ranks 12th of 35 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Involuntary part time employment — Involuntary part-time employment in Germany, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 202.9 Persons | — |
| 1985 | 219.1 Persons | +8.0% |
| 1986 | 248.1 Persons | +13.2% |
| 1987 | 228.8 Persons | -7.8% |
| 1988 | 229.6 Persons | +0.3% |
| 1989 | 215.6 Persons | -6.1% |
| 1990 | 198.5 Persons | -7.9% |
| 1991 | 283.4 Persons | +42.8% |
| 1992 | 285.9 Persons | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 371.4 Persons | +29.9% |
| 1994 | 531.2 Persons | +43.0% |
| 1995 | 573.7 Persons | +8.0% |
| 1996 | 699.5 Persons | +21.9% |
| 1997 | 823.25 Persons | +17.7% |
| 1998 | 889.5 Persons | +8.0% |
| 1999 | 892.1 Persons | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 848.2 Persons | -4.9% |
| 2001 | 882.9 Persons | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 924.4 Persons | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 1,112 Persons | +20.3% |
| 2004 | 1,245 Persons | +11.9% |
| 2005 | 1,758 Persons | +41.2% |
| 2006 | 1,992 Persons | +13.3% |
| 2007 | 2,010 Persons | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 2,189 Persons | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 2,029 Persons | -7.3% |
| 2010 | 1,957 Persons | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 1,565 Persons | -20.0% |
| 2012 | 1,515 Persons | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 1,580 Persons | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 1,466 Persons | -7.2% |
| 2015 | 1,442 Persons | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 1,278 Persons | -11.4% |
| 2017 | 1,229 Persons | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 1,111 Persons | -9.6% |
| 2019 | 1,028 Persons | -7.4% |
| 2020 | 838.38 Persons | -18.5% |
| 2021 | 791.89 Persons | -5.5% |
| 2022 | 706.39 Persons | -10.8% |
| 2023 | 645.89 Persons | -8.6% |
| 2024 | 618 Persons | -4.3% |
| 2025 | 644.98 Persons | +4.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 224.02 Persons | 202.9 Persons | 248.1 Persons | 6 |
| 1990s | 554.85 Persons | 198.5 Persons | 892.1 Persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,499 Persons | 848.2 Persons | 2,189 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,417 Persons | 1,028 Persons | 1,957 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 707.59 Persons | 618 Persons | 838.38 Persons | 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 involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment in Germany?
- Involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment in Germany was 644.98 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 2,189 Persons in 2008.
- What is the lowest involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 198.5 Persons in 1990.
- How does Germany rank for involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment?
- Germany ranks 12th out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is involuntary part time employment — involuntary part-time employment rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Involuntary part time employment — Involuntary part-time employment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains incidences and gender composition of part-time employment with standardised age groups (15-24, 25-54, 55-64, 65+, total). Part-time employment is based on national definitions. Detailed notes and sources can be found in LFS_NOTES_SOURCES. In order to facilitate analysis and comparisons over time, historical data for OECD members have been provided over as long a period as possible, often even before a country became a member of the Organisation. Information on the membership dates of all OECD countries can be found at OECD Ratification Dates.