Germany Unemployment Rate
4.0%▲ +0 pt
Jul 2026 · Monthly
Unemployment Rate in Germany held at 4.0% in Jul 2026 from 4.0% in Jun 2026.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0% | 4.0% | 11.2%Aug 2005 | 2.9%Oct 2019 | 1991 – 2026 | Monthly |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 83.5M | 83.5M | 83.5M | 72.8M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| GDP Growth Rate | 0.3% | 0.4% | 11.6% | -10.7% | Mar 2026 | Quarterly |
About this series
Unemployment Rate in Germany averaged 6.5% from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 11.2% in Aug 2005 and a record low of 2.9% in Oct 2019. The series is reported monthly with history from 1991.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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