Germany Employment Rate: Workers Aged 55–64
Germany Employment Rate: Workers Aged 55–64 published by Eurostat, covering Germany at annual frequency (2005–2024).
Germany (2024)
75.2
% of population (55–64)
+0.7pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.7pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
20
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population (55–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 75.2 | +0.7pp |
| 2023 | 74.5 | +1.2pp |
| 2022 | 73.3 | +1.4pp |
| 2021 | 71.9 | +0.2pp |
| 2020 | 71.7 | -1.0pp |
| 2019 | 72.7 | +1.3pp |
| 2018 | 71.4 | +1.3pp |
| 2017 | 70.1 | +1.5pp |
| 2016 | 68.6 | +2.4pp |
| 2015 | 66.2 | +0.6pp |
| 2014 | 65.6 | +2.0pp |
| 2013 | 63.6 | +2.0pp |
| 2012 | 61.6 | +1.6pp |
| 2011 | 60.0 | +2.2pp |
| 2010 | 57.8 | +1.7pp |
| 2009 | 56.1 | +2.4pp |
| 2008 | 53.7 | +2.4pp |
| 2007 | 51.3 | +3.2pp |
| 2006 | 48.1 | +2.6pp |
| 2005 | 45.5 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Germany recorded 75.2 % of population (55–64) in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.7pp. The historical series (2005–2024) shows a peak of 75.2 in 2024 and a trough of 45.5 in 2005.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.
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 employment rate: workers aged 55–64 in Germany, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2005–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 75.2 % of population (55–64) in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 45.5 in 2005. The latest reading of 75.2 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +0.7pp.