Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Germany
Germany: Persons employed in circular economy sectors was 771,814 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
771,814 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
up 5.5%
World rank
1st
of 37 countries
All-time high
783,930 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2021
All-time low
501,970 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2005
Years of data
19
2005–2023
Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Germany, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
In 2023, persons employed in circular economy sectors in Germany stood at 771,814 Full-time equivalent (FTE).
That represents a change of up 5.5% on the previous year and up 24.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons employed in circular economy sectors in Germany peaked at 783,930 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2021 and was at its lowest, 501,970 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 2005.
Germany ranks 1st of 37 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.
Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Germany, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 501,970 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 2006 | 519,245 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 536,997 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 506,603 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 564,332 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.4% |
| 2010 | 600,447 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.4% |
| 2011 | 613,150 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 622,772 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 618,006 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 663,195 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.3% |
| 2015 | 659,994 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 688,744 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 713,449 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 757,319 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 764,026 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 746,870 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 783,930 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 731,414 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 771,814 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.5% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 771,814 Full-time equivalent (FTE) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 76,522 Full-time equivalent (FTE), 10.1× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Germany's 771,814 Full-time equivalent (FTE) is above the median for high income countries, which is 71,416 Full-time equivalent (FTE), 10.8× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 525,829 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 501,970 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 564,332 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
| 2010s | 670,110 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 600,447 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 764,026 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2020s | 758,507 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 731,414 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 783,930 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 2 United Kingdom 563,692 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 2 United Kingdom 563,692 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 4 France 537,036 Full-time equivalent (FTE) 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 persons employed in circular economy sectors in Germany?
- Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Germany was 771,814 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons employed in circular economy sectors recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 783,930 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2021.
- What is the lowest persons employed in circular economy sectors recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 501,970 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2005.
- How does Germany rank for persons employed in circular economy sectors?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 37 countries with data for 2023.
- Is persons employed in circular economy sectors rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons employed in circular economy sectors. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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