Persons by household composition and labour status in Germany
Germany: Persons by household composition and labour status was 13,792 Thousand persons in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
13,792 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
5th
of 43 countries
All-time high
14,140 Thousand persons
in 2006
All-time low
12,936 Thousand persons
in 2015
Years of data
20
2006–2025
Persons by household composition and labour status in Germany, 2006–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for persons by household composition and labour status in Germany is 13,792 Thousand persons, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 6.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons by household composition and labour status in Germany peaked at 14,140 Thousand persons in 2006 and was at its lowest, 12,936 Thousand persons, in 2015.
That places Germany 5th out of 43 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
Persons by household composition and labour status in Germany, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 14,140 Thousand persons | — |
| 2007 | 13,864 Thousand persons | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 13,554 Thousand persons | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 13,337 Thousand persons | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 13,329 Thousand persons | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 12,943 Thousand persons | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 13,058 Thousand persons | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 12,996 Thousand persons | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 12,978 Thousand persons | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 12,936 Thousand persons | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 13,347 Thousand persons | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 13,446 Thousand persons | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 13,203 Thousand persons | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 13,517 Thousand persons | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 13,307 Thousand persons | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 13,176 Thousand persons | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 13,480 Thousand persons | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 13,726 Thousand persons | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 13,824 Thousand persons | +0.7% |
| 2025 | 13,792 Thousand persons | -0.2% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 13,792 Thousand persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,198 Thousand persons, 11.5× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Germany's 13,792 Thousand persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,578 Thousand persons, 8.7× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13,724 Thousand persons | 13,337 Thousand persons | 14,140 Thousand persons | 4 |
| 2010s | 13,175 Thousand persons | 12,936 Thousand persons | 13,517 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 13,551 Thousand persons | 13,176 Thousand persons | 13,824 Thousand persons | 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 persons by household composition and labour status in Germany?
- Persons by household composition and labour status in Germany was 13,792 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons by household composition and labour status recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 14,140 Thousand persons in 2006.
- What is the lowest persons by household composition and labour status recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,936 Thousand persons in 2015.
- How does Germany rank for persons by household composition and labour status?
- Germany ranks 5th out of 43 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons by household composition and labour status rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.6%. 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 Persons by household composition and labour status. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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