Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Germany
Germany: Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) was 7.6% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Germany, 1983–2025
Source: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
The most recent figure for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Germany is 7.6%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.7% on the previous year and down 6.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Germany peaked at 16.7% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 4.4%, in 1990.
That places Germany 121st out of 157 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 10.2% | — |
| 1984 | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 1985 | 9.0% | -6.7% |
| 1986 | 6.8% | -24.2% |
| 1987 | 7.4% | +9.1% |
| 1988 | 6.3% | -14.6% |
| 1989 | 5.2% | -17.6% |
| 1990 | 4.4% | -14.8% |
| 1991 | 5.2% | +17.1% |
| 1992 | 5.4% | +4.7% |
| 1993 | 7.6% | +40.4% |
| 1994 | 9.4% | +23.6% |
| 1995 | 8.7% | -7.7% |
| 1996 | 10.5% | +20.4% |
| 1997 | 12.0% | +13.9% |
| 1998 | 10.9% | -9.2% |
| 1999 | 9.9% | -8.8% |
| 2000 | 9.5% | -4.1% |
| 2001 | 9.0% | -5.3% |
| 2002 | 11.1% | +23.5% |
| 2003 | 13.7% | +23.1% |
| 2004 | 15.4% | +12.5% |
| 2005 | 16.7% | +8.8% |
| 2006 | 14.5% | -13.5% |
| 2007 | 12.7% | -12.3% |
| 2008 | 11.3% | -11.2% |
| 2009 | 12.6% | +11.5% |
| 2010 | 11.6% | -7.5% |
| 2011 | 9.6% | -17.1% |
| 2012 | 8.6% | -10.6% |
| 2013 | 8.6% | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 8.1% | -5.0% |
| 2015 | 8.2% | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 7.9% | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 7.6% | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 7.1% | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 6.7% | -5.1% |
| 2020 | 7.7% | +15.0% |
| 2021 | 6.9% | -11.0% |
| 2022 | 6.3% | -8.1% |
| 2023 | 6.4% | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 7.5% | +16.5% |
| 2025 | 7.6% | +1.7% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 7.6% is below the median for high income countries, which is 14.2%, 54% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Germany's 7.6% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15.3%, 50% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.8% | 5.2% | 10.2% | 7 |
| 1990s | 8.4% | 4.4% | 12.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.6% | 9.0% | 16.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.4% | 6.7% | 11.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.1% | 6.3% | 7.7% | 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)
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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 7.6% in 2025, according to Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), 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 16.7% in 2005.
- What is the lowest unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.4% in 1990.
- How does Germany rank for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)?
- Germany ranks 121st out of 157 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 6.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) (national 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. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.