Labor share of gdp in Germany
Germany: Labor share of gdp was 60.6 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
60.6
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
12th
of 187 countries
All-time high
62.6
in 2009
All-time low
58.7
in 2007
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Labor share of gdp in Germany, 2004–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, labor share of gdp in Germany stood at 60.6.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labor share of gdp in Germany peaked at 62.6 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 58.7, in 2007.
That places Germany 12th out of 187 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
Labor share of gdp in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 62.1 | — |
| 2005 | 61.9 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 60.1 | -2.9% |
| 2007 | 58.7 | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 59.3 | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 62.6 | +5.6% |
| 2010 | 61.1 | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 61 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 61.9 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 62 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 61.6 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 61.8 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 61.6 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 61.7 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 62.1 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 62.5 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 62.6 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 60.9 | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 60 | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 60 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 60.7 | +1.2% |
| 2025 | 60.6 | -0.2% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 60.6 is above the median for high income countries, which is 54.5, 1.1× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Germany's 60.6 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 54.2, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 60.78 | 58.7 | 62.6 | 6 |
| 2010s | 61.73 | 61 | 62.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.8 | 60 | 62.6 | 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 labor share of gdp in Germany?
- Labor share of gdp in Germany was 60.6 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest labor share of gdp recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 62.6 in 2009.
- What is the lowest labor share of gdp recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 58.7 in 2007.
- How does Germany rank for labor share of gdp?
- Germany ranks 12th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labor share of gdp rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Labor share of gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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