Labour force participation rates by country of birth in Germany, 2026

Labour force participation rates by country of birth in 2026 (year-to-date through 1 January 2026): Value (as of 1 January 2026) — 70.3 %. Comparison with the previous year and position in the series history. Official data — Eurostat.

Labour force participation rates by country of birth in 2026 — neighbouring years chart, Value (as of 1 January 2026) 70.3 %, source Eurostat
Labour force participation rates by country of birth in 2026 — value in the context of neighbouring years. Source: Eurostat. forecasteconomy.com

Labour force participation rates by country of birth in 2026: data as of 1 January 2026

  • Value: 70.3 %
  • Change vs 2025: −0.6 % (−0.85 %)
  • Position in history: above the 28-year average (average — 66.8714 %)
  • Series maximum — 70.9 % in 2025 (1 years ago)
  • Series minimum — 62.4 % in 2004 (22 years ago)
  • Value date: 1 January 2026
  • Source: Eurostat

Dynamics over neighbouring years

YearValue, %
201669.6
201770
201870.2
201970.9
202169.7
202270
202370.1
202470.6
202570.9
202670.3

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