Individuals with less advanced educational backgrounds enjoy improved career opportunities in Germany.
Less educated individuals in Germany have a better chance at getting a job compared to other industrialized nations. Last year, around 66% of them were employed, as per the Federal Statistical Office, which is higher than the OECD average of 60%. Majority of these individuals fall into categories without any vocational or academic qualifications, or those with a lower secondary or intermediate school leaving certificate without further education.
Even with a moderate level of education, including vocational training and at least a higher secondary school leaving certificate, Germany's employment rate stands at 83%, surpassing the OECD average of 77%. The highly qualified individuals with a master craftsman's certificate or a university degree also had an employment rate of 89%, which is over the OECD average of 87%.
Comparing different states, individuals with less formal education are more likely to be employed in Bavaria (74%) and Baden-Württemberg (72%) compared to Saxony-Anhalt, Berlin, and Saxony, where only 58% of them are employed.
Despite having less formal education and training, these individuals in Germany are still more likely to find employment in some regions, such as Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. However, the value of education and training is evident in other sectors, as higher qualified individuals with vocational training or a university degree have a higher employment rate of 89%, exceeding the OECD average.
