Germany Human Resources in Science & Technology (2025)
Germany's Human Resources in Science & Technology: 54.5 % of active population (25–64) in 2025, +0.8pp YoY. Eurostat (HRST_ST_NCAT), 2000–2025.
Germany (2025)
54.5
% of active population (25–64)
+0.8pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.8pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
26
years of data
Data
| Year | % of active population (25–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54.5 | +0.8pp |
| 2024 | 53.7 | +1.1pp |
| 2023 | 52.6 | +0.7pp |
| 2022 | 51.9 | -0.2pp |
| 2021 | 52.1 | +1.3pp |
| 2020 | 50.8 | +0.5pp |
| 2019 | 50.3 | +1pp |
| 2018 | 49.3 | +0.6pp |
| 2017 | 48.7 | +0.3pp |
| 2016 | 48.4 | +0.7pp |
| 2015 | 47.7 | +0.7pp |
| 2014 | 47 | +0.2pp |
| 2013 | 46.8 | +0.4pp |
| 2012 | 46.4 | +1.6pp |
| 2011 | 44.8 | -0.9pp |
| 2010 | 45.7 | +0.8pp |
| 2009 | 44.9 | +0.9pp |
| 2008 | 44 | +1.1pp |
| 2007 | 42.9 | +0.1pp |
| 2006 | 42.8 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Germany recorded 54.5 % of active population (25–64) in 2025. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.8pp. The historical series (2000–2025) shows a peak of 54.5 in 2025 and a trough of 41.5 in 2002.
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 human resources in science & technology 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 54.5 % of active population (25–64) in 2025 and reached its lowest recorded value of 41.5 in 2002. The latest reading of 54.5 in 2025 represents a year-on-year change of +0.8pp.