Germany Unemployment Rate stands at 3.80% as of May 2026, up from 3.70% a year earlier. The reading sits in the 26th percentile of its history back to 1991.
| Latest (May 2026) | 3.80% |
| One year ago | 3.70% |
| 10-year range | 2.90% – 4.00% |
| Percentile vs. full history | 26th |
| History | 1991–2026 (425 observations) |
The share of Germany's labor force that is out of work and looking for a job. Unemployment is a lagging indicator on the way down but a powerful early signal on the way up: sustained increases from a cycle low have historically been among the most reliable markers of a downturn taking hold. Because labor data is published promptly and revised little, it anchors the growth pillar of most macro frameworks. Data: harmonized unemployment statistics via the OECD.
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Data: download CSV (source: OECD key economic indicators).