Statistics - Every seventh child in Germany is at risk of poverty
Approximately 2.1 million children and adolescents in Germany were at risk of poverty in the previous year. This corresponds to a poverty risk rate of 14 percent, as reported by the Federal Statistical Office. In particular, children and adolescents whose parents have a lower level of education, such as a Haupt- or Realschool leaving certificate without a vocational qualification, were affected, according to statisticians. The poverty risk rate was slightly lower than the previous year, with 15 percent of minors being at risk in 2022.
"The poverty risk rate for minors under 18 years old, whose parents have a lower level of education, such as a Haupt- or Realschool leaving certificate without a vocational qualification, was 36.8 percent in Germany in 2023," it was stated. For parents with a medium level of education, such as an Abitur or a vocational training, around 14.3 percent of the children were at risk. If the parents had a higher level of education, such as a master's title or a completed studies, the rate was only 5.8 percent.
Someone is considered at risk of poverty if they have less than 60 percent of the average income of the overall population. In 2023, this value for a single person living in Germany was 1314 Euro net in a month, and for two adults with two children under 14 years old, it was 2759 Euro net in a month.
- The source of this statistics on poverty risk among children with lower educated parents is the German Federal Statistical Office, also known as Destatis, located in Wiesbaden.
- The poverty risk rate for children and families in the realm of social affairs in Germany, specifically those with lower education levels, continues to be a significant concern.
- To delve deeper into the statistics, interested parties can consult Destatis' comprehensive reports on family and children's wellbeing, misery, and poverty in Germany.
