Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Germany
Germany: Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational was 87.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Germany, 1989–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same subgroup.
Analysis
In 2025, labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Germany stood at 87.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Germany peaked at 87.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025 and was at its lowest, 79.07 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, in 1989.
That places Germany 15th out of 37 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Germany, year by year
| Year | Percentage of population in the same subgroup | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 79.07 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | — |
| 1991 | 84.27 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +6.6% |
| 1992 | 84.65 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 84.57 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 84.24 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 82.7 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 83 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 84.09 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 83.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 84.36 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 84.14 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 84.23 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 83.25 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.2% |
| 2005 | 82.2 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 83.79 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 83.9 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 83.58 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 84.23 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 84.41 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 85.13 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 85.04 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 85.15 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 84.96 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 84.96 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 84.48 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 84.41 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 85.12 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 85.6 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 85.41 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 85.62 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 86.17 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 86.68 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 87.16 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.6% |
| 2025 | 87.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 79.07 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 79.07 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 79.07 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 1 |
| 1990s | 83.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 82.7 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 84.65 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 7 |
| 2000s | 83.76 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 82.2 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 84.36 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2010s | 84.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 84.41 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 85.6 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2020s | 86.37 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 85.41 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 87.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 12 Canada 88.38 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 13 France 87.69 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 14 Norway 87.5 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 16 New Zealand 86.85 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 17 Denmark 86.53 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 18 Spain 86.51 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
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 labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Germany?
- Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Germany was 87.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest labour force participation rates of adults, by educational recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 87.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rates of adults, by educational recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 79.07 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 1989.
- How does Germany rank for labour force participation rates of adults, by educational?
- Germany ranks 15th out of 37 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour force participation rates of adults, by educational rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and gender. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains data on labour force participation rates by educational attainment level, age group and gender. The default table displays 2025 data (or the latest available year) on the labour force participation rates of 25-64 year-olds with below upper secondary, upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary, or tertiary attainment. The selection can be changed to display data by more detailed educational attainment level, by programme orientation, by gender and by age group. Filter the time period to display historical data. Data for the latest available year are preliminary. Final data will be released on September 29, 2026. For more information, please consult the Education at a Glance web page and the OECD Handbook for Internationally Comparative Education Statistics: Concepts, Standards, Definitions and Classifications.