Number of employed people in Germany 1980 to 2026

Fluctuating rise between 1980 and 2025
Between 1980 and 2025 a total increase by approximately 8.33 million people can be observed. The data emphasizes however that this increase did not happen continuously.

Continuous rise between 2025 and 2026
The number will lie at around 42.96 million people in 2026, according to forecasts. There is an overall increase by approximately 100 thousand people since 2025. This growth reflects a steady upward trend.

The indicator describes the number of employed people. This refers to persons who during a pre-defined period, either: a) performed wage or salary work, b) held a formal attachment to their job (even if not currently working), (c) performed for-profit work for personal or family gain , (d) were with an enterprise although temporarily not at work for any specific reason.