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Germany's poverty rate hits 16.1%
The poverty rate in Germany increased to 16.1% in 2025, marking a rise of 6.0 percentage points between 2024 and 2025, according to a report by the German Union for Equality and Well-being. Approximately 3.13 million people live below the relative poverty line, which is defined as having an income less than 60% of the national average. For individuals, this threshold is 1,446 euros per month, while for a family of two adults and children, it is 3,036 euros. The reports reveal significant disparities between states, with the lowest rates in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, and the highest in Bremen and Saxony-Anhalt, highlighting clear regional variations in the prevalence of this issue.
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