Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Germany
Germany: Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) was 7.7% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
7.7%
Change on year
up 7.3%
World rank
136th
of 187 countries
All-time high
16.8%
in 2005
All-time low
5.2%
in 1991
Years of data
35
1991–2025
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Germany, 1991–2025
Source: ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
In 2025, unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Germany stood at 7.7%.
That represents a change of up 7.3% on the previous year and down 5.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Germany peaked at 16.8% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 5.2%, in 1991.
Germany ranks 136th of 187 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5.2% | — |
| 1992 | 5.5% | +4.8% |
| 1993 | 7.6% | +40.2% |
| 1994 | 9.4% | +23.5% |
| 1995 | 8.7% | -7.7% |
| 1996 | 10.5% | +20.2% |
| 1997 | 11.9% | +14.0% |
| 1998 | 10.8% | -9.2% |
| 1999 | 9.9% | -8.9% |
| 2000 | 9.5% | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 9.0% | -5.3% |
| 2002 | 11.1% | +23.2% |
| 2003 | 13.6% | +23.1% |
| 2004 | 15.3% | +12.7% |
| 2005 | 16.8% | +9.1% |
| 2006 | 14.5% | -13.5% |
| 2007 | 12.7% | -12.2% |
| 2008 | 11.3% | -11.4% |
| 2009 | 12.6% | +11.4% |
| 2010 | 11.6% | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 9.6% | -17.2% |
| 2012 | 8.6% | -10.5% |
| 2013 | 8.6% | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 8.1% | -5.0% |
| 2015 | 8.1% | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 7.8% | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 7.6% | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 7.1% | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 6.7% | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 7.7% | +15.2% |
| 2021 | 7.0% | -9.9% |
| 2022 | 6.4% | -8.2% |
| 2023 | 6.6% | +2.7% |
| 2024 | 7.2% | +9.3% |
| 2025 | 7.7% | +7.3% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 7.7% is below the median for high income countries, which is 13.9%, 55% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Germany's 7.7% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15.0%, 51% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.8% | 5.2% | 11.9% | 9 |
| 2000s | 12.6% | 9.0% | 16.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.4% | 6.7% | 11.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.1% | 6.4% | 7.7% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 133 Sao Tome and Principe 8.3% compare
- 134 Nicaragua 8.3% compare
- 135 Comoros 8.2% compare
- 137 Uzbekistan 7.5% compare
- 138 Russian Federation 7.4% compare
- 139 Trinidad and Tobago 7.4% compare
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 unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Germany?
- Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Germany was 7.7% in 2025, according to ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 16.8% in 2005.
- What is the lowest unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.2% in 1991.
- How does Germany rank for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)?
- Germany ranks 136th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) (modeled ILO estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.