Long-term unemployment by sex - annual data (1996–2020) in Germany
Germany: Long-term unemployment by sex - annual data (1996–2020) was 492 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Long-term unemployment by sex - annual data in Germany, 2005–2020
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for long-term unemployment by sex - annual data in Germany is 492, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 16 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.4% on the previous year and down 63.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, long-term unemployment by sex - annual data in Germany peaked at 2,400 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 492, in 2020.
That places Germany 7th out of 47 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Long-term unemployment by sex - annual data (1996–2020) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2,400 | — |
| 2006 | 2,365 | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 2,016 | -14.8% |
| 2008 | 1,626 | -19.3% |
| 2009 | 1,450 | -10.8% |
| 2010 | 1,333 | -8.1% |
| 2011 | 1,141 | -14.4% |
| 2012 | 1,003 | -12.1% |
| 2013 | 968 | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 919 | -5.1% |
| 2015 | 851 | -7.4% |
| 2016 | 723 | -15.0% |
| 2017 | 675 | -6.6% |
| 2018 | 601 | -11.0% |
| 2019 | 520 | -13.5% |
| 2020 | 492 | -5.4% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 492 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 63, 7.8× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Germany's 492 is above the median for high income countries, which is 60, 8.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,971 | 1,450 | 2,400 | 5 |
| 2010s | 873.4 | 520 | 1,333 | 10 |
| 2020s | 492 | 492 | 492 | 1 |
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 long-term unemployment by sex - annual data in Germany?
- Long-term unemployment by sex - annual data in Germany was 492 in 2020, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest long-term unemployment by sex - annual data recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 2,400 in 2005.
- What is the lowest long-term unemployment by sex - annual data recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 492 in 2020.
- How does Germany rank for long-term unemployment by sex - annual data?
- Germany ranks 7th out of 47 countries with data for 2020.
- Is long-term unemployment by sex - annual data rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Long-term unemployment by sex - annual data (1996–2020). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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