Age structure in Germany
Stable average age with changes to the age structure
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⌀ Age (in years) |
46.8 |
46.8 |
46.5 |
46.3 |
46.3 |
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The age structure of the workforce in Germany continued to evolve in 2025. The 36–45 age group increased again and is now at 20.8 %. The 56–65 age group also continued to rise to 31.2 % and is now a significant percentage of the workforce.
This was offset by the decrease in the 46–55 age group (24.9 %). Overall, the younger age groups remain stable: The 26–35 age group is 17.9 % while the 16–25 age group remained almost constant (5.1 %).
The average age was 46.3 and therefore remained unchanged compared to the previous year. Overall, the development continues to reflect an experienced workforce with moderate shifts between the middle age groups.