Germany Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Overview
Germany's youth unemployment stood at 6.86% in 2025, a rise of +0.26pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.72% by 2026. Germany ranked 41st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 6.91% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 6.82% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 6.72% | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.86% | +0.26pp | #41 |
| 2024 | 6.60% | +0.58pp | #39 |
| 2023 | 6.02% | −0.03pp | #35 |
| 2022 | 6.05% | −0.62pp | #30 |
| 2021 | 6.67% | −1.20pp | #31 |
| 2020 | 7.86% | +2.00pp | #36 |
| 2019 | 5.86% | −0.36pp | #31 |
| 2018 | 6.22% | −0.55pp | #31 |
| 2017 | 6.77% | −0.31pp | #35 |
| 2016 | 7.08% | −0.25pp | #38 |
| 2015 | 7.33% | −0.28pp | #40 |
| 2014 | 7.61% | −0.21pp | #42 |
| 2013 | 7.83% | −0.29pp | #45 |
| 2012 | 8.12% | −0.81pp | #44 |
| 2011 | 8.93% | −1.49pp | #56 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Germany matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Germany's youth unemployment was 6.86% in 2025. Ranked 41st globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from the previous year.
Germany's youth unemployment peaked at 15.46% in 2005.
The lowest youth unemployment in Germany was 5.51% in 1991.
Germany ranks 41st globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Germany's youth unemployment is projected to reach 6.72% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Germany in 2025 was 6.86%. This ranks 41st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_germany_youth-unemployment,
title = {Germany Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/germany/youth-unemployment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}