Germany Compensation of Employees (% of GDP) (2025)
Germany's Compensation of Employees (% of GDP): 55.3 % of GDP (current prices) in 2025, +1pp YoY. Eurostat (NAMA_10_GDP), 2000–2025.
Germany (2025)
55.3
% of GDP (current prices)
+1pp YoY
YoY Change
+1pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
26
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP (current prices) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55.3 | +1pp |
| 2024 | 54.3 | +1.4pp |
| 2023 | 52.9 | +0.7pp |
| 2022 | 52.2 | -1.1pp |
| 2021 | 53.3 | -1.6pp |
| 2020 | 54.9 | +1.2pp |
| 2019 | 53.7 | +0.8pp |
| 2018 | 52.9 | +0.9pp |
| 2017 | 52 | +0.1pp |
| 2016 | 51.9 | +0.3pp |
| 2015 | 51.6 | +0.3pp |
| 2014 | 51.3 | +0pp |
| 2013 | 51.3 | +0.3pp |
| 2012 | 51 | +1pp |
| 2011 | 50 | -0.4pp |
| 2010 | 50.4 | -0.9pp |
| 2009 | 51.3 | +2.2pp |
| 2008 | 49.1 | +1pp |
| 2007 | 48.1 | -1pp |
| 2006 | 49.1 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Germany recorded 55.3 % of GDP (current prices) in 2025. The most recent year-on-year change was +1.0pp. The historical series (2000–2025) shows a peak of 55.3 in 2025 and a trough of 48.1 in 2007.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks germany compensation of employees (% of gdp) in Germany, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2000–2025 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2025. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 55.3 % of GDP (current prices) in 2025 and reached its lowest recorded value of 48.1 in 2007. The latest reading of 55.3 in 2025 represents a year-on-year change of +1.0pp.