Regional disparities in unemployment rates (NUTS level 2, NUTS level) in Germany
Germany: Regional disparities in unemployment rates (NUTS level 2, NUTS level) was 23.3 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
23.3
Change on year
up 6.4%
World rank
14th
of 24 countries
All-time high
64.5
in 2001
All-time low
21.9
in 2024
Years of data
27
1999–2025
Regional disparities in unemployment rates in Germany, 1999–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2025, regional disparities in unemployment rates in Germany stood at 23.3.
The figure is up 6.4% on the previous year and down 36.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, regional disparities in unemployment rates in Germany peaked at 64.5 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 21.9, in 2024.
That places Germany 14th out of 24 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 27 years of available data.
Regional disparities in unemployment rates (NUTS level 2, NUTS level) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 49.8 | — |
| 2000 | 59 | +18.5% |
| 2001 | 64.5 | +9.3% |
| 2002 | 56.3 | -12.7% |
| 2003 | 47.7 | -15.3% |
| 2004 | 45.9 | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 40.4 | -12.0% |
| 2006 | 39.7 | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 43.2 | +8.8% |
| 2008 | 44.6 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 36.7 | -17.7% |
| 2010 | 35.8 | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 40.9 | +14.2% |
| 2012 | 40.3 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 39.3 | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 39 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 36.8 | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 32.2 | -12.5% |
| 2017 | 32 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 30.5 | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 27.8 | -8.9% |
| 2020 | 25.7 | -7.6% |
| 2021 | 22.8 | -11.3% |
| 2022 | 24 | +5.3% |
| 2023 | 25.9 | +7.9% |
| 2024 | 21.9 | -15.4% |
| 2025 | 23.3 | +6.4% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 23.3 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 26.3, 89% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Germany's 23.3 is below the median for high income countries, which is 26.3, 89% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 49.8 | 49.8 | 49.8 | 1 |
| 2000s | 47.8 | 36.7 | 64.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.46 | 27.8 | 40.9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.93 | 21.9 | 25.9 | 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 regional disparities in unemployment rates in Germany?
- Regional disparities in unemployment rates in Germany was 23.3 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest regional disparities in unemployment rates recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 64.5 in 2001.
- What is the lowest regional disparities in unemployment rates recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.9 in 2024.
- How does Germany rank for regional disparities in unemployment rates?
- Germany ranks 14th out of 24 countries with data for 2025.
- Is regional disparities in unemployment rates rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.7%. 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 unemployment rates (NUTS level 2, NUTS level 3). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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