Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Germany
Germany: Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 501.12 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Germany, 1983–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Germany is 501.12, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 17.8% on the previous year and down 12.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Germany peaked at 1,223 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 414.73, in 2022.
That places Germany 19th out of 94 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 42 years of available data.
Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 829 | — |
| 1984 | 842.8 | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 833.25 | -1.1% |
| 1986 | 725.25 | -13.0% |
| 1987 | 701.75 | -3.2% |
| 1988 | 632 | -9.9% |
| 1989 | 528 | -16.5% |
| 1990 | 448.55 | -15.0% |
| 1991 | 640.11 | +42.7% |
| 1992 | 680.81 | +6.4% |
| 1993 | 826.28 | +21.4% |
| 1994 | 916.77 | +11.0% |
| 1995 | 784.26 | -14.5% |
| 1996 | 841.37 | +7.3% |
| 1997 | 878.34 | +4.4% |
| 1998 | 815.71 | -7.1% |
| 1999 | 738.47 | -9.5% |
| 2000 | 645.96 | -12.5% |
| 2001 | 611.14 | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 704.79 | +15.3% |
| 2003 | 855.27 | +21.4% |
| 2004 | 964.63 | +12.8% |
| 2005 | 1,223 | +26.8% |
| 2006 | 1,115 | -8.9% |
| 2007 | 968.16 | -13.1% |
| 2008 | 874.44 | -9.7% |
| 2009 | 949.03 | +8.5% |
| 2010 | 805.89 | -15.1% |
| 2011 | 695.57 | -13.7% |
| 2012 | 613.98 | -11.7% |
| 2013 | 607.67 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 574.78 | -5.4% |
| 2015 | 551.29 | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 531.7 | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 513.39 | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 458.11 | -10.8% |
| 2019 | 426.78 | -6.8% |
| 2020 | 548.42 | +28.5% |
| 2021 | 474.61 | -13.5% |
| 2022 | 414.73 | -12.6% |
| 2023 | 425.46 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 501.12 | +17.8% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 501.12 is above the median for high income countries, which is 84.37, 5.9× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Germany's 501.12 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 64.04, 7.8× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 727.44 | 528 | 842.8 | 7 |
| 1990s | 757.07 | 448.55 | 916.77 | 10 |
| 2000s | 891.11 | 611.14 | 1,223 | 10 |
| 2010s | 577.92 | 426.78 | 805.89 | 10 |
| 2020s | 472.87 | 414.73 | 548.42 | 5 |
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 youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Germany?
- Youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Germany was 501.12 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 1,223 in 2005.
- What is the lowest youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 414.73 in 2022.
- How does Germany rank for youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Germany ranks 19th out of 94 countries with data for 2024.
- Is youth unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Youth unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15-29). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the Youth Labour Market Indicators (YouthSTATS) database description.