LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Germany
Germany: LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment was 4.94 in 2027. ▼ Falling
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Germany, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Germany stood at 4.94.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 32.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Germany peaked at 14.37 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 4.32, in 2023.
Germany ranks 162nd of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 12.68 | — |
| 2006 | 11.92 | -6.0% |
| 2007 | 10.19 | -14.5% |
| 2008 | 13.99 | +37.2% |
| 2009 | 14.37 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 13.63 | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 11.31 | -17.0% |
| 2012 | 10.28 | -9.2% |
| 2013 | 10 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 9.33 | -6.6% |
| 2015 | 8.73 | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 7.84 | -10.1% |
| 2017 | 7.3 | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 6.52 | -10.7% |
| 2019 | 6.07 | -7.0% |
| 2020 | 6.96 | +14.7% |
| 2021 | 5.17 | -25.7% |
| 2022 | 4.44 | -14.0% |
| 2023 | 4.32 | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 4.57 | +5.7% |
| 2025 | 4.86 | +6.3% |
| 2026 | 4.97 | +2.3% |
| 2027 | 4.94 | -0.5% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 4.94 is below the median for high income countries, which is 8.6, 57% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Germany's 4.94 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.18, 54% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.63 | 10.19 | 14.37 | 5 |
| 2010s | 9.1 | 6.07 | 13.63 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.03 | 4.32 | 6.96 | 8 |
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 lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Germany?
- Lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Germany was 4.94 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 14.37 in 2009.
- What is the lowest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.32 in 2023.
- How does Germany rank for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment?
- Germany ranks 162nd out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. LU2 represents the share of the labour force that are either in unemployment or time-related underemployment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.