Poverty Rate in Germany Reaches New Record High
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Poverty in Germany has increased significantly in 2025, reaching 16.1 percent of the population, according to data published by the Equal Welfare Association (Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband). According to the report, this percentage represents around 13.34 million people in the country. The figures show an increase compared to 2024, when the poverty rate was 15.5 percent. The report also notes that the number of people affected has increased by…
The number of people living in poverty in Germany is higher than ever since 2020. Single parents, people living alone and the elderly are particularly affected. Regional differences are large.
According to the poverty report, this percentage in Germany rose by 0.6 percentage points between 2024 and 2025, reaching 16.1 percent of the population. The Federal Statistical Office released these figures in February. Officially, these people are considered at risk of poverty, according to the European Union's definition. The association noted that this was a "sad record." This problem has never affected so many people in previous years. Thos…
13.3 million people are at risk of poverty in Germany, and in 2026 the poverty rate rises to a record high. The video shows the background.
In Germany, 13.3 million people (16.1 percent) suffer from poverty. This is the highest number in the last six years. Single parents, seniors and people living alone are most affected. The most affected areas are Bremen (27.5 percent), Saxony-Anhalt (21.3 percent), Hamburg (18.9 percent) and Berlin (18.7 percent).
Poverty in Germany rose to a new record level last year. According to the organization Der Paritätische, which is dedicated to combating poverty, 16.1 percent of the German population lived below the poverty line last year, or 13.3 million people. The organization calls it a ‘sad record’.
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