About One in Four Children Lives in a Family Rich in Children

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In 2022, one in four children in Germany lived in a family rich in children. The proportion thus rises to 26 percent. There are differences between East and West as well as with the parental constellation.

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Several brothers and sisters are not uncommon: Last year, according to the Federal Statistical Office, about one in four children with at least two siblings grew up. Most recently, the proportion of large families grew slightly.

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In Germany in 2024 every fourth child (26%) lived in a family rich in children. In a family rich in children at least three children live in a common household. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) on the basis of results of the microcensus, 18% of children with two siblings lived in the family. With three or more siblings, 8% of the children lived together. Around 30% of the children lived without siblings and 44% with one sib…

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In Germany, in 2024, just over one in four children (26%) lived in a large family. In a large family, at least three children live in the same household. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) based on microcensus results, 18% of children lived with two siblings in the family. 8% of children lived with three or more siblings. Around 30% of children lived without siblings, and 44% lived with one sibling.