Regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates (NUTS level 2) in Germany
Germany: Regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates (NUTS level 2) was 44.4 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Regional disparities in long-term unemployment rates in Germany, 1999–2019
Source: Eurostat.
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 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 44.4, in 2019.
Germany ranks 11th 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 (NUTS level 2) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 57.9 | — |
| 2000 | 66.3 | +14.5% |
| 2001 | 74 | +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 | -5.2% |
| 2018 | 46.2 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 44.4 | -3.9% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 44.4 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 44.85, 99% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Germany's 44.4 is below the median for high income countries, which is 44.85, 99% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 1 |
| 2000s | 61.13 | 50.6 | 74 | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.21 | 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 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 11th 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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