Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Niedersachsen
Niedersachsen: Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational was 40.7 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
40.7 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 28.8%
Rank
72nd
of 429 regions
All-time high
208.6 Thousand persons
in 2006
All-time low
31.6 Thousand persons
in 2024
Years of data
27
1999–2025
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Niedersachsen, 1999–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Niedersachsen is 40.7 Thousand persons, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 28.8% on the previous year and down 45.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Niedersachsen peaked at 208.6 Thousand persons in 2006 and was at its lowest, 31.6 Thousand persons, in 2024.
Niedersachsen ranks 72nd of 429 regions on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Niedersachsen, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 130.9 Thousand persons | — |
| 2000 | 118.2 Thousand persons | -9.7% |
| 2001 | 107.1 Thousand persons | -9.4% |
| 2002 | 131 Thousand persons | +22.3% |
| 2003 | 164.6 Thousand persons | +25.6% |
| 2004 | 173.3 Thousand persons | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 201.7 Thousand persons | +16.4% |
| 2006 | 208.6 Thousand persons | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 164.3 Thousand persons | -21.2% |
| 2008 | 142.6 Thousand persons | -13.2% |
| 2009 | 122.8 Thousand persons | -13.9% |
| 2010 | 117.8 Thousand persons | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 99.2 Thousand persons | -15.8% |
| 2012 | 82.2 Thousand persons | -17.1% |
| 2013 | 82.7 Thousand persons | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 80.2 Thousand persons | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 74.8 Thousand persons | -6.7% |
| 2016 | 64.6 Thousand persons | -13.6% |
| 2017 | 68.2 Thousand persons | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 56.9 Thousand persons | -16.6% |
| 2019 | 49.7 Thousand persons | -12.7% |
| 2020 | 38.8 Thousand persons | -21.9% |
| 2021 | 43.2 Thousand persons | +11.3% |
| 2022 | 36.2 Thousand persons | -16.2% |
| 2023 | 34.3 Thousand persons | -5.2% |
| 2024 | 31.6 Thousand persons | -7.9% |
| 2025 | 40.7 Thousand persons | +28.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 130.9 Thousand persons | 130.9 Thousand persons | 130.9 Thousand persons | 1 |
| 2000s | 153.42 Thousand persons | 107.1 Thousand persons | 208.6 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 77.63 Thousand persons | 49.7 Thousand persons | 117.8 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.47 Thousand persons | 31.6 Thousand persons | 43.2 Thousand persons | 6 |
More work & labour data for Niedersachsen
- Employment rates by educational attainment level, country of birth 77.3% (2025)
- Labour force by NUTS 2 region 4,186 Thousand persons (2025)
- Labour force participation rates by educational attainment level 80.2% (2025)
- Labour force participation rates by educational attainment level 80.2% (2025)
- Population in private households by citizenship, labour status and 5,962 Thousand persons (2025)
- Population in private households by country of birth, labour status 5,962 Thousand persons (2025)
- Employed persons by NUTS 2 region 4,041 Thousand persons (2025)
- Employed persons by educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region 4,041 Thousand persons (2025)
- Employed persons by job tenure and NUTS 2 region 4,041 Thousand persons (2025)
- Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who 32.6 Hour (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Niedersachsen?
- Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Niedersachsen was 40.7 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Niedersachsen?
- The highest recorded value was 208.6 Thousand persons in 2006.
- What is the lowest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Niedersachsen?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.6 Thousand persons in 2024.
- How does Niedersachsen rank for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational?
- Niedersachsen ranks 72nd out of 429 regions with data for 2025.
- Is persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational rising or falling in Niedersachsen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niedersachsen 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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