Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Germany
Germany: Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational was 471.5 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
471.5 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 8.7%
World rank
5th
of 48 countries
All-time high
2,400 Thousand persons
in 2005
All-time low
417.3 Thousand persons
in 2023
Years of data
27
1999–2025
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Germany, 1999–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2025, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Germany stood at 471.5 Thousand persons.
That represents a change of up 8.7% on the previous year and down 44.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Germany peaked at 2,400 Thousand persons in 2005 and was at its lowest, 417.3 Thousand persons, in 2023.
Germany ranks 5th of 48 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Germany, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1,782 Thousand persons | — |
| 2000 | 1,570 Thousand persons | -11.9% |
| 2001 | 1,527 Thousand persons | -2.8% |
| 2002 | 1,581 Thousand persons | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 1,922 Thousand persons | +21.6% |
| 2004 | 2,177 Thousand persons | +13.3% |
| 2005 | 2,400 Thousand persons | +10.3% |
| 2006 | 2,365 Thousand persons | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 2,016 Thousand persons | -14.8% |
| 2008 | 1,626 Thousand persons | -19.3% |
| 2009 | 1,450 Thousand persons | -10.8% |
| 2010 | 1,332 Thousand persons | -8.1% |
| 2011 | 1,141 Thousand persons | -14.3% |
| 2012 | 1,003 Thousand persons | -12.1% |
| 2013 | 968.2 Thousand persons | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 919 Thousand persons | -5.1% |
| 2015 | 850.7 Thousand persons | -7.4% |
| 2016 | 723.1 Thousand persons | -15.0% |
| 2017 | 675.5 Thousand persons | -6.6% |
| 2018 | 600.7 Thousand persons | -11.1% |
| 2019 | 519.6 Thousand persons | -13.5% |
| 2020 | 486.2 Thousand persons | -6.4% |
| 2021 | 496.2 Thousand persons | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 455.1 Thousand persons | -8.3% |
| 2023 | 417.3 Thousand persons | -8.3% |
| 2024 | 433.7 Thousand persons | +3.9% |
| 2025 | 471.5 Thousand persons | +8.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,782 Thousand persons | 1,782 Thousand persons | 1,782 Thousand persons | 1 |
| 2000s | 1,863 Thousand persons | 1,450 Thousand persons | 2,400 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 873.4 Thousand persons | 519.6 Thousand persons | 1,332 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 460 Thousand persons | 417.3 Thousand persons | 496.2 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 in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Germany?
- Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Germany was 471.5 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 2,400 Thousand persons in 2005.
- What is the lowest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 417.3 Thousand persons in 2023.
- How does Germany rank for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational?
- Germany ranks 5th out of 48 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.6%. 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 Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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