EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Germany

Germany: EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data was 3 in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
3
Change on year
up 13.9%
World rank
34th
of 38 countries
All-time high
9.96
in 1981
All-time low
-0.61
in 2020
Years of data
47
1980–2026

EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Germany, 1980–2026

02.557.510198020032026

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2026, emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Germany stood at 3.

The figure is up 13.9% on the previous year and up 1,902.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Germany peaked at 9.96 in 1981 and was at its lowest, -0.61, in 2020.

That places Germany 34th out of 38 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Germany, year by year

Annual values for EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Germany, 1980 to 2026.
Year Value Change
1980 8.64 —
1981 9.96 +15.3%
1982 8.22 -17.5%
1983 8.33 +1.3%
1984 7.29 -12.4%
1985 6.54 -10.3%
1986 6.09 -6.9%
1987 6.55 +7.6%
1988 6.43 -1.9%
1989 7.21 +12.2%
1990 8.94 +24.0%
1991 8.29 -7.3%
1992 7.38 -11.1%
1993 5.94 -19.5%
1994 7.5 +26.3%
1995 6.33 -15.6%
1996 5.89 -7.0%
1997 5.49 -6.8%
1998 4.01 -27.0%
1999 5.16 +28.7%
2000 5.08 -1.6%
2001 4.6 -9.4%
2002 4.42 -3.9%
2003 4.29 -2.9%
2004 3.75 -12.6%
2005 3.34 -10.9%
2006 3.76 +12.6%
2007 4.19 +11.4%
2008 3.5 -16.5%
2009 3.19 -8.9%
2010 2.6 -18.5%
2011 1.93 -25.8%
2012 1.37 -29.0%
2013 1.75 +27.7%
2014 0.7 -60.0%
2015 0.53 -24.3%
2016 0.15 -71.7%
2017 0.33 +120.0%
2018 0.3 -9.1%
2019 -0.37 -223.3%
2020 -0.61 +64.9%
2021 -0.3 -50.8%
2022 2.11 -803.3%
2023 2.51 +19.0%
2024 2.24 -10.8%
2025 2.64 +17.7%
2026 3 +13.9%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's 3 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.47, 87% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
  • Germany's 3 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.52, 85% of the median. (28 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Germany changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2022 +803.3% -0.3 2.11
2019 -223.3% 0.3 -0.37
2017 +120.0% 0.15 0.33

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 7.53 6.09 9.96 10
1990s 6.49 4.01 8.94 10
2000s 4.01 3.19 5.08 10
2010s 0.929 -0.37 2.6 10
2020s 1.66 -0.61 3 7

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 31 Ireland 3.21 compare
  2. 32 Netherlands 3.13 compare
  3. 32 Netherlands 3.13 compare
  4. 35 Lithuania 2.88 compare
  5. 35 Lithuania 2.88 compare
  6. 37 Denmark 2.86 compare

See the full ranking of 39 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Germany?
Emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data in Germany was 3 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 9.96 in 1981.
What is the lowest emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was -0.61 in 2020.
How does Germany rank for emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data?
Germany ranks 34th out of 38 countries with data for 2026.
Is emu convergence criterion series - quarterly data rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,902.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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EMU convergence criterion series - quarterly data
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
39 places, 1,253 data points, 1980–2026
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