Youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Germany
Germany: Youth unemployment by educational attainment level was 117.7 Thousand persons in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
117.7 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 13.1%
World rank
5th
of 45 countries
All-time high
256.2 Thousand persons
in 1983
All-time low
58.5 Thousand persons
in 1990
Years of data
43
1983–2025
Youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Germany, 1983–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Germany is 117.7 Thousand persons, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 13.1% on the previous year and up 33.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Germany peaked at 256.2 Thousand persons in 1983 and was at its lowest, 58.5 Thousand persons, in 1990.
That places Germany 5th 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 unemployment by educational attainment level in Germany, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 256.2 Thousand persons | — |
| 1984 | 240.8 Thousand persons | -6.0% |
| 1985 | 213.8 Thousand persons | -11.2% |
| 1986 | 130.5 Thousand persons | -39.0% |
| 1987 | 119.5 Thousand persons | -8.4% |
| 1988 | 100 Thousand persons | -16.3% |
| 1989 | 74 Thousand persons | -26.0% |
| 1990 | 58.5 Thousand persons | -20.9% |
| 1991 | 88.5 Thousand persons | +51.3% |
| 1992 | 75.5 Thousand persons | -14.7% |
| 1993 | 79.2 Thousand persons | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 89.1 Thousand persons | +12.5% |
| 1995 | 100.5 Thousand persons | +12.8% |
| 1996 | 99.6 Thousand persons | -0.9% |
| 1997 | 119.4 Thousand persons | +19.9% |
| 1998 | 111.7 Thousand persons | -6.4% |
| 1999 | 99.8 Thousand persons | -10.7% |
| 2000 | 114.4 Thousand persons | +14.6% |
| 2001 | 86.9 Thousand persons | -24.0% |
| 2002 | 95.2 Thousand persons | +9.6% |
| 2003 | 105.5 Thousand persons | +10.8% |
| 2004 | 119.3 Thousand persons | +13.1% |
| 2005 | 217.3 Thousand persons | +82.1% |
| 2006 | 211.5 Thousand persons | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 198.7 Thousand persons | -6.1% |
| 2008 | 164.9 Thousand persons | -17.0% |
| 2009 | 158.1 Thousand persons | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 133.7 Thousand persons | -15.4% |
| 2011 | 120.5 Thousand persons | -9.9% |
| 2012 | 102.6 Thousand persons | -14.9% |
| 2013 | 96.9 Thousand persons | -5.6% |
| 2014 | 98.3 Thousand persons | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 88.1 Thousand persons | -10.4% |
| 2016 | 94.8 Thousand persons | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 98.3 Thousand persons | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 87.7 Thousand persons | -10.8% |
| 2019 | 83.8 Thousand persons | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 107.2 Thousand persons | +27.9% |
| 2021 | 94.4 Thousand persons | -11.9% |
| 2022 | 100.6 Thousand persons | +6.6% |
| 2023 | 97 Thousand persons | -3.6% |
| 2024 | 104.1 Thousand persons | +7.3% |
| 2025 | 117.7 Thousand persons | +13.1% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 117.7 Thousand persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.4 Thousand persons, 8.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Germany's 117.7 Thousand persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 21.5 Thousand persons, 5.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 162.11 Thousand persons | 74 Thousand persons | 256.2 Thousand persons | 7 |
| 1990s | 92.18 Thousand persons | 58.5 Thousand persons | 119.4 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 147.18 Thousand persons | 86.9 Thousand persons | 217.3 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 100.47 Thousand persons | 83.8 Thousand persons | 133.7 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 103.5 Thousand persons | 94.4 Thousand persons | 117.7 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 2 France 226.3 Thousand persons compare
- 3 United Kingdom 192.1 Thousand persons compare
- 3 United Kingdom 192.1 Thousand persons compare
- 6 Spain 112 Thousand persons compare
- 7 Sweden 100.3 Thousand persons compare
- 8 Netherlands 85.3 Thousand persons compare
- 8 Netherlands 85.3 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 unemployment by educational attainment level in Germany?
- Youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Germany was 117.7 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest youth unemployment by educational attainment level recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 256.2 Thousand persons in 1983.
- What is the lowest youth unemployment by educational attainment level recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 58.5 Thousand persons in 1990.
- How does Germany rank for youth unemployment by educational attainment level?
- Germany ranks 5th out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is youth unemployment by educational attainment level rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.6%. 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 unemployment by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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