Regional disparities in the rate of young people neither in in Germany

Germany: Regional disparities in the rate of young people neither in was 24.8% in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
24.8%
Change on year
up 5.1%
World rank
10th
of 21 countries
All-time high
27.7%
in 2015
All-time low
15.3%
in 2005
Years of data
21
2003–2024

Regional disparities in the rate of young people neither in in Germany, 2003–2024

01020302003201320242003: 19.7 Percentage2004: 22.7 Percentage2005: 15.3 Percentage2006: 21 Percentage2007: 23.4 Percentage2008: 27.1 Percentage2009: 23.3 Percentage2010: 23.9 Percentage2011: 24.6 Percentage2012: 25 Percentage2013: 27.6 Percentage2014: 26.9 Percentage2015: 27.7 Percentage2016: 22.5 Percentage2017: 24.9 Percentage2018: 23.6 Percentage2019: 24.7 Percentage2021: 23.4 Percentage2022: 26 Percentage2023: 23.6 Percentage2024: 24.8 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

In 2024, regional disparities in the rate of young people neither in in Germany stood at 24.8%.

That represents a change of up 5.1% on the previous year and down 7.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, regional disparities in the rate of young people neither in in Germany peaked at 27.7% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 15.3%, in 2005.

That places Germany 10th out of 21 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.

Regional disparities in the rate of young people neither in in Germany, year by year

Annual values for Regional disparities in the rate of young people neither in employment nor in education and training (NEET) (NUTS level 2) in Germany, 2003 to 2024.
Year Percentage Change
2003 19.7%
2004 22.7% +15.2%
2005 15.3% -32.6%
2006 21.0% +37.3%
2007 23.4% +11.4%
2008 27.1% +15.8%
2009 23.3% -14.0%
2010 23.9% +2.6%
2011 24.6% +2.9%
2012 25.0% +1.6%
2013 27.6% +10.4%
2014 26.9% -2.5%
2015 27.7% +3.0%
2016 22.5% -18.8%
2017 24.9% +10.7%
2018 23.6% -5.2%
2019 24.7% +4.7%
2021 23.4% -5.3%
2022 26.0% +11.1%
2023 23.6% -9.2%
2024 24.8% +5.1%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's 24.8% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 26.7%, 93% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
  • Germany's 24.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 26.7%, 93% of the median. (18 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 21.8% 15.3% 27.1% 7
2010s 25.1% 22.5% 27.7% 10
2020s 24.4% 23.4% 26.0% 4

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 7 France 30.4% compare
  2. 8 Austria 29.4% compare
  3. 9 Belgium 28.6% compare
  4. 11 Spain 24.2% compare
  5. 12 United Kingdom 23.3% compare
  6. 12 United Kingdom 23.3% compare

See the full ranking of 22 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is regional disparities in the rate of young people neither in in Germany?
Regional disparities in the rate of young people neither in in Germany was 24.8% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest regional disparities in the rate of young people neither in recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 27.7% in 2015.
What is the lowest regional disparities in the rate of young people neither in recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 15.3% in 2005.
How does Germany rank for regional disparities in the rate of young people neither in?
Germany ranks 10th out of 21 countries with data for 2024.
Is regional disparities in the rate of young people neither in rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 7.8%. 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 Regional disparities in the rate of young people neither in employment nor in education and training (NEET) (NUTS level 2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Regional disparities in the rate of young people neither in employment nor in education and training (NEET) (NUTS level 2)
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
22 places, 456 data points, 2003–2024
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