Arbeitsmarkt: Jeder zehnte junge Deutsche hat weder Job noch Ausbildung
Der Anteil der jungen Menschen ohne Arbeitsplatz oder Ausbildung steigt seit Jahren an. Nur jeder Vierte davon ist auf der Suche nach Arbeit.
A recent report by the German Federal Statistical Office indicates that one in ten young Germans, aged 20 to 24, are neither employed nor in any form of education or training as of 2025. This figure has been on a steady rise over the past years, increasing from 8.8% in 2022.
While Germany's rate is comparatively low among the 27 EU member states, where the average stands at 12.9% of 20-24 year-olds being NEETs (Not in Employment, Education or Training), the situation varies significantly across Europe. Countries like the Netherlands, Sweden, and the Czech Republic have lower rates, at 5.6%, 7.3%, and 7.6% respectively, while Romania, Bulgaria, and France have higher percentages, at 22.8%, 17.3%, and 16.2% respectively. Luxembourg's data is currently unavailable.
Gender-wise, German women are slightly more affected, with 10.5% of young females compared to 9.6% of young males falling into the NEET category. This disparity is also observed on a European scale, with urban areas reporting higher rates (10.6%) than rural regions (7.9%).
The reasons behind this trend are multifaceted, with the most common being care responsibilities (20%) and health limitations (18%). Additionally, 17% of young people are not seeking employment due to educational commitments, such as awaiting a study or training placement.
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