Supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age in Germany
Germany: Supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age was 527.6 Thousand persons in 2025. ▼ Falling
Supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age in Germany, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age in Germany is 527.6 Thousand persons, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 8.0% on the previous year and down 66.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age in Germany peaked at 2,449 Thousand persons in 2008 and was at its lowest, 488.7 Thousand persons, in 2024.
Germany ranks 6th of 36 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,340 Thousand persons | 2,232 Thousand persons | 2,449 Thousand persons | 2 |
| 2010s | 1,590 Thousand persons | 1,111 Thousand persons | 2,182 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 615.68 Thousand persons | 488.7 Thousand persons | 1,023 Thousand persons | 6 |
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- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 83.7% (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age in Germany?
- Supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age in Germany was 527.6 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 2,449 Thousand persons in 2008.
- What is the lowest supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 488.7 Thousand persons in 2024.
- How does Germany rank for supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age?
- Germany ranks 6th out of 36 countries with data for 2025.
- Is supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.0%. 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 Supplementary indicators on labour market slack by age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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