Youth employment by educational attainment level in Germany
Germany: Youth employment by educational attainment level was 1,139 Thousand persons in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
1,139 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
2nd
of 45 countries
All-time high
1,938 Thousand persons
in 1983
All-time low
978.7 Thousand persons
in 2021
Years of data
43
1983–2025
Youth employment by educational attainment level in Germany, 1983–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
Germany recorded 1,139 Thousand persons for youth employment by educational attainment level in 2025.
That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and up 10.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth employment by educational attainment level in Germany peaked at 1,938 Thousand persons in 1983 and was at its lowest, 978.7 Thousand persons, in 2021.
That places Germany 2nd out of 45 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 43 years of available data.
Youth employment by educational attainment level in Germany, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1,938 Thousand persons | — |
| 1984 | 1,840 Thousand persons | -5.0% |
| 1985 | 1,804 Thousand persons | -2.0% |
| 1986 | 1,750 Thousand persons | -3.0% |
| 1987 | 1,634 Thousand persons | -6.6% |
| 1988 | 1,522 Thousand persons | -6.8% |
| 1989 | 1,363 Thousand persons | -10.4% |
| 1990 | 1,325 Thousand persons | -2.8% |
| 1991 | 1,598 Thousand persons | +20.7% |
| 1992 | 1,491 Thousand persons | -6.7% |
| 1993 | 1,397 Thousand persons | -6.3% |
| 1994 | 1,302 Thousand persons | -6.8% |
| 1995 | 1,219 Thousand persons | -6.4% |
| 1996 | 1,196 Thousand persons | -1.9% |
| 1997 | 1,249 Thousand persons | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 1,299 Thousand persons | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 1,333 Thousand persons | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 1,351 Thousand persons | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 1,309 Thousand persons | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 1,259 Thousand persons | -3.8% |
| 2003 | 1,220 Thousand persons | -3.1% |
| 2004 | 1,157 Thousand persons | -5.1% |
| 2005 | 1,231 Thousand persons | +6.4% |
| 2006 | 1,262 Thousand persons | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 1,330 Thousand persons | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 1,320 Thousand persons | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 1,223 Thousand persons | -7.3% |
| 2010 | 1,105 Thousand persons | -9.6% |
| 2011 | 1,090 Thousand persons | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 1,030 Thousand persons | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 1,056 Thousand persons | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 1,035 Thousand persons | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 1,028 Thousand persons | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 1,097 Thousand persons | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 1,095 Thousand persons | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 1,084 Thousand persons | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 1,110 Thousand persons | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 1,056 Thousand persons | -4.9% |
| 2021 | 978.7 Thousand persons | -7.3% |
| 2022 | 1,065 Thousand persons | +8.8% |
| 2023 | 1,098 Thousand persons | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 1,126 Thousand persons | +2.5% |
| 2025 | 1,139 Thousand persons | +1.2% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 1,139 Thousand persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.9 Thousand persons, 35.7× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Germany's 1,139 Thousand persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 35.8 Thousand persons, 31.8× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,693 Thousand persons | 1,363 Thousand persons | 1,938 Thousand persons | 7 |
| 1990s | 1,341 Thousand persons | 1,196 Thousand persons | 1,598 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,266 Thousand persons | 1,157 Thousand persons | 1,351 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,073 Thousand persons | 1,028 Thousand persons | 1,110 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,077 Thousand persons | 978.7 Thousand persons | 1,139 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 Türkiye 1,774 Thousand persons compare
- 3 United Kingdom 988.9 Thousand persons compare
- 3 United Kingdom 988.9 Thousand persons compare
- 5 Netherlands 712.1 Thousand persons compare
- 5 Netherlands 712.1 Thousand persons 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 youth employment by educational attainment level in Germany?
- Youth employment by educational attainment level in Germany was 1,139 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest youth employment by educational attainment level recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 1,938 Thousand persons in 1983.
- What is the lowest youth employment by educational attainment level recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 978.7 Thousand persons in 2021.
- How does Germany rank for youth employment by educational attainment level?
- Germany ranks 2nd out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is youth employment by educational attainment level rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.8%. 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 Youth employment by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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