Europe & Central Asia
Germany Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
3.7%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+9.1%
2024 → 2025
Record High
11.2%
Recorded in 2005
Record Low
3.1%
Recorded in 2023
10-Year Average
3.5%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Analysis
Germany's unemployment rate of 3.71% of the labor force in 2025 is relatively low compared to other European countries. This suggests a strong labor market with a high demand for workers. Germany's economy has been resilient, with a highly skilled workforce and a diverse industrial base contributing to its low unemployment.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.7% | 0.3% | +9.1% |
| 2024 | 3.4% | 0.3% | +10.7% |
| 2023 | 3.1% | 0.1% | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 3.1% | 0.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | 3.6% | 0.3% | -7.4% |
| 2020 | 3.9% | 0.7% | +22.7% |
| 2019 | 3.2% | 0.2% | -6.5% |
| 2018 | 3.4% | 0.4% | -10.5% |
| 2017 | 3.8% | 0.3% | -7.9% |
| 2016 | 4.1% | 0.5% | -11.0% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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