Labour transitions by type of contract in Germany

Germany: Labour transitions by type of contract was 87.9% in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
87.9%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
31st
of 37 countries
All-time high
92.5%
in 2013
All-time low
86.9%
in 2023
Years of data
17
2007–2025

Labour transitions by type of contract in Germany, 2007–2025

0204060801002007201620252007: 88.1 Percentage2008: 91.3 Percentage2009: 90.6 Percentage2010: 89.5 Percentage2011: 91.3 Percentage2012: 88 Percentage2013: 92.5 Percentage2014: 92.4 Percentage2015: 92.5 Percentage2016: 92.5 Percentage2017: 91.5 Percentage2018: 92 Percentage2019: 91.9 Percentage2020: 92.3 Percentage2023: 86.9 Percentage2024: 87.9 Percentage2025: 87.9 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

Germany recorded 87.9% for labour transitions by type of contract in 2025.

That represents a change of down 5.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour transitions by type of contract in Germany peaked at 92.5% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 86.9%, in 2023.

That places Germany 31st out of 37 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 90.0% 88.1% 91.3% 3
2010s 91.4% 88.0% 92.5% 10
2020s 88.8% 86.9% 92.3% 4

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 28 Türkiye 88.4% compare
  2. 29 North Macedonia 88.3% compare
  3. 30 Serbia 88.1% compare
  4. 32 Luxembourg 87.8% compare
  5. 33 Latvia 87.6% compare
  6. 34 Montenegro 87.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour transitions by type of contract in Germany?
Labour transitions by type of contract in Germany was 87.9% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest labour transitions by type of contract recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 92.5% in 2013.
What is the lowest labour transitions by type of contract recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 86.9% in 2023.
How does Germany rank for labour transitions by type of contract?
Germany ranks 31st out of 37 countries with data for 2025.
Is labour transitions by type of contract rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Labour transitions by type of contract. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Labour transitions by type of contract
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 721 data points, 2006–2025
Last refreshed