Employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Germany, 2026

Employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in 2026 (year-to-date through 1 January 2026): Value (as of 1 January 2026) — 38,781.1 thousand people. Comparison with the previous year and position in the series history. Official data — Eurostat.

Employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in 2026 — neighbouring years chart, Value (as of 1 January 2026) 38,781.1 thousand people, source Eurostat
Employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in 2026 — value in the context of neighbouring years. Source: Eurostat. forecasteconomy.com

Employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in 2026: data as of 1 January 2026

  • Value: 38,781.1 thousand people
  • Change vs 2025: −540.4 thousand people (−1.37 %)
  • Position in history: above the 18-year average (average — 36,911.12 thousand people)
  • Series maximum — 39,321.5 thousand people in 2025 (1 years ago)
  • Series minimum — 33,958.8 thousand people in 2010 (16 years ago)
  • Value date: 1 January 2026
  • Source: Eurostat

Dynamics over neighbouring years

YearValue, thousand people
201637,304.9
201737,717.4
201838,012.8
201938,756.8
202137,611.1
202238,592.4
202338,893.4
202439,121.6
202539,321.5
202638,781.1

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