Distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income in Germany
Germany: Distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income was 4.8% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
4.8%
Change on year
up 6.7%
World rank
31st
of 47 countries
All-time high
5.3%
in 2013
All-time low
3.9%
in 2005
Years of data
21
2005–2025
Distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income in Germany, 2005–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income in Germany is 4.8%, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 6.7% on the previous year and down 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income in Germany peaked at 5.3% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 3.9%, in 2005.
That places Germany 31st out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income in Germany, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.9% | — |
| 2006 | 4.1% | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 4.3% | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 4.6% | +7.0% |
| 2009 | 5.1% | +10.9% |
| 2010 | 5.1% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 4.9% | -3.9% |
| 2012 | 4.8% | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 5.3% | +10.4% |
| 2014 | 4.9% | -7.5% |
| 2015 | 4.9% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 4.8% | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 4.9% | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 4.8% | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 4.3% | -10.4% |
| 2020 | 4.1% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 4.5% | +9.8% |
| 2022 | 4.6% | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 4.8% | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 4.5% | -6.2% |
| 2025 | 4.8% | +6.7% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 4.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 6.5%, 74% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Germany's 4.8% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.0%, 80% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.4% | 3.9% | 5.1% | 5 |
| 2010s | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.5% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More economy & growth data for Germany
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.7761 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.6565 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 108.13 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0214 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,295 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 95.19 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 51.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0188 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,140 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 51.4 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income in Germany?
- Distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income in Germany was 4.8% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 5.3% in 2013.
- What is the lowest distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.9% in 2005.
- How does Germany rank for distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income?
- Germany ranks 31st out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population aged 18 and over by occupation, income group and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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