Young persons neither in employment nor in education … degree in Germany
Germany: Young persons neither in employment nor in education … degree was 3.6 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by in Germany, 2003–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by in Germany is 3.6, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is up 33.3% on the previous year and up 800.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by in Germany peaked at 3.6 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.3, in 2017.
Germany ranks 21st of 44 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Young persons neither in employment nor in education … degree in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1.6 | — |
| 2016 | 0.4 | -75.0% |
| 2017 | 0.3 | -25.0% |
| 2018 | 0.3 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.3 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 3.5 | +1066.7% |
| 2021 | 2.7 | -22.9% |
| 2022 | 2.4 | -11.1% |
| 2023 | 2.8 | +16.7% |
| 2024 | 2.7 | -3.6% |
| 2025 | 3.6 | +33.3% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 3.6 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.5, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Germany's 3.6 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.5, 1.0× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.325 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 4 |
| 2020s | 2.95 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 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 young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by in Germany?
- Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by in Germany was 3.6 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 3.6 in 2025.
- What is the lowest young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3 in 2017.
- How does Germany rank for young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by?
- Germany ranks 21st out of 44 countries with data for 2025.
- Is young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 800.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by degree of urbanisation (NEET rates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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