Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) … country in Germany
Germany: Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) … country was 60.4 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
60.4
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
27th
of 47 countries
All-time high
64.7
in 2018
All-time low
55.8
in 2005
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by in Germany, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by in Germany is 60.4, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 6.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by in Germany peaked at 64.7 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 55.8, in 2005.
That places Germany 27th out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) … country in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 57.3 | — |
| 2005 | 55.8 | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 56.2 | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 57.7 | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 59 | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 60.2 | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 58.7 | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 59.3 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 61.1 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 63 | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 63.5 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 64.6 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 63.5 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 64.4 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 64.7 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 64.5 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 64.7 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 62.5 | -3.4% |
| 2022 | 62.7 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 61.2 | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 60.8 | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 60.4 | -0.7% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 60.4 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 62.75, 96% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Germany's 60.4 is below the median for high income countries, which is 63.5, 95% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57.7 | 55.8 | 60.2 | 6 |
| 2010s | 62.73 | 58.7 | 64.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 62.05 | 60.4 | 64.7 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.8968 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1409 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 78,932 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1335 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3367 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.049 (2100)
- Population density 202.93 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.11 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by in Germany?
- Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by in Germany was 60.4 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 64.7 in 2018.
- What is the lowest participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.8 in 2005.
- How does Germany rank for participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by?
- Germany ranks 27th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Participation rate in education and training (last 4 weeks) by country of birth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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