Regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates in Germany
Germany: Regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates was 44.4% in 2019. ▼ Falling
Regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates in Germany, 1999–2019
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates in Germany is 44.4%, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 21 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 19.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates in Germany peaked at 74.0% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 44.4%, in 2019.
Germany ranks 10th of 21 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 21 years of available data.
Regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates in Germany, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 57.9% | — |
| 2000 | 66.3% | +14.5% |
| 2001 | 74.0% | +11.6% |
| 2002 | 72.6% | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 64.8% | -10.7% |
| 2004 | 61.9% | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 52.8% | -14.7% |
| 2006 | 50.6% | -4.2% |
| 2007 | 54.1% | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 58.9% | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 55.3% | -6.1% |
| 2010 | 48.9% | -11.6% |
| 2011 | 53.5% | +9.4% |
| 2012 | 56.9% | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 55.4% | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 55.1% | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 55.1% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 49.6% | -10.0% |
| 2017 | 47.0% | -5.2% |
| 2018 | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 44.4% | -3.9% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 44.4% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 44.4%, 1.0× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Germany's 44.4% is above the median for high income countries, which is 44.4%, 1.0× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 57.9% | 57.9% | 57.9% | 1 |
| 2000s | 61.1% | 50.6% | 74.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.2% | 44.4% | 56.9% | 10 |
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 regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates in Germany?
- Regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates in Germany was 44.4% in 2019, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 74.0% in 2001.
- What is the lowest regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.4% in 2019.
- How does Germany rank for regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates?
- Germany ranks 10th out of 21 countries with data for 2019.
- Is regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates (NUTS level 2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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