Youth working-age population in Germany

Germany: Youth working-age population was 12,160 in 2022. ▼ Falling

Latest (2022)
12,160
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
5th
of 57 countries
All-time high
13,710
in 2007
All-time low
10,758
in 2019
Years of data
18
2005–2022

Youth working-age population in Germany, 2005–2022

05.0k10.0k15.0k2005201320222005: 12.5k2006: 13.5k2007: 13.7k2008: 13.4k2009: 13.4k2010: 13.3k2011: 12.8k2012: 12.9k2013: 12.4k2014: 12.4k2015: 11.2k2016: 12.1k2017: 12.8k2018: 11.6k2019: 10.8k2020: 12.4k2021: 12.1k2022: 12.2k

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for youth working-age population in Germany is 12,160, measured in 2022.

The figure is up 0.5% on the previous year and down 5.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, youth working-age population in Germany peaked at 13,710 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 10,758, in 2019.

That places Germany 5th out of 57 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.

Youth working-age population in Germany, year by year

Annual values for Youth working-age population (15-29) in Germany, 2005 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2005 12,542
2006 13,497 +7.6%
2007 13,710 +1.6%
2008 13,394 -2.3%
2009 13,361 -0.3%
2010 13,285 -0.6%
2011 12,813 -3.5%
2012 12,874 +0.5%
2013 12,395 -3.7%
2014 12,386 -0.1%
2015 11,187 -9.7%
2016 12,104 +8.2%
2017 12,812 +5.9%
2018 11,637 -9.2%
2019 10,758 -7.6%
2020 12,421 +15.5%
2021 12,102 -2.6%
2022 12,160 +0.5%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's 12,160 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,328, 9.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Germany's 12,160 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,086, 11.2× the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 13,301 12,542 13,710 5
2010s 12,225 10,758 13,285 10
2020s 12,228 12,102 12,421 3

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 2 United States 61,780 compare
  2. 3 Tanzania 15,875 compare
  3. 4 United Kingdom 12,676 compare
  4. 6 Colombia 11,934 compare
  5. 7 Uganda 11,662 compare
  6. 8 France 10,177 compare

See the full ranking of 57 places →

More gender data for Germany

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Frequently asked questions

What is youth working-age population in Germany?
Youth working-age population in Germany was 12,160 in 2022, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest youth working-age population recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 13,710 in 2007.
What is the lowest youth working-age population recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 10,758 in 2019.
How does Germany rank for youth working-age population?
Germany ranks 5th out of 57 countries with data for 2022.
Is youth working-age population rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Youth working-age population (15-29). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Youth working-age population (15-29)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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Coverage
57 places, 871 data points, 1996–2025
Last refreshed

With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. The youth working-age population is defined as persons aged between 15 and 29 years old. The term disability, as defined in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), is used as an umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. For measurement purposes, a person with disability is defined as a person who is limited in the kind or amount of activities that he or she can do because of ongoing difficulties due to a long-term physical condition, mental condition or health problem. For more information, refer to the Youth Labour Market Indicators (YouthSTATS) database description.