Germany Long-Term Unemployment
Germany Long-Term Unemployment published by Eurostat, covering Germany at annual frequency (2005–2024).
Germany (2024)
1490.1
thousands of persons
+147.8pp YoY
YoY Change
+147.8pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
20
years of data
Data
| Year | thousands of persons | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1490.1 | +147.8pp |
| 2023 | 1342.3 | -12.7pp |
| 2022 | 1355.0 | -162.3pp |
| 2021 | 1517.3 | -146.1pp |
| 2020 | 1663.4 | +290.6pp |
| 2019 | 1372.8 | -95.0pp |
| 2018 | 1467.8 | -153.4pp |
| 2017 | 1621.2 | -152.9pp |
| 2016 | 1774.1 | -175.5pp |
| 2015 | 1949.6 | -140.3pp |
| 2014 | 2089.9 | -91.9pp |
| 2013 | 2181.8 | -42.6pp |
| 2012 | 2224.4 | -174.4pp |
| 2011 | 2398.8 | -446.2pp |
| 2010 | 2845.0 | -383.2pp |
| 2009 | 3228.2 | +92.2pp |
| 2008 | 3136.0 | -465.0pp |
| 2007 | 3601.0 | -644.4pp |
| 2006 | 4245.4 | -325.4pp |
| 2005 | 4570.8 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Germany recorded 1490.1 thousands of persons in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +147.8pp. The historical series (2005–2024) shows a peak of 4570.8 in 2005 and a trough of 1342.3 in 2023.
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 long-term unemployment 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 4570.8 thousands of persons in 2005 and reached its lowest recorded value of 1342.3 in 2023. The latest reading of 1490.1 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +147.8pp.