Germany: A small but unexpected decrease in inflation in February
Inflation in Germany unexpectedly fell to 2% year-on-year in February, according to preliminary data from the federal statistical office.
Federal Statistical Office: In 2025 there were more road traffic fatalities than the previous year
In 2025, there were 2,814 road traffic fatalities in Germany, a 2% increase from 2024, according to the Federal Statistical Office.
Living Without the Internet: Still More Than Two Million Non-Users
Over two million people in Germany are still offline, particularly among the age group of 16 to 74, as reported by the Federal Statistical Office.
In Germany, 1.9 million people with higher education are at risk of poverty
In Germany, approximately 1.9 million individuals with higher education faced poverty risks last year, according to data from the Federal Statistical Office.
China has become Germany's largest trading partner, surpassing the USA
China has overtaken the United States to become Germany's largest trading partner, according to data from the German Federal Statistical Office.
Federal Statistical Office: Marriages at an All-Time Low
In 2024, the number of marriages in Germany reached its lowest point since records began in 1950, with 349,200 marriages reported, predominantly between opposite-sex couples.
Federal Statistical Office: More than 13 million people at risk of poverty
According to the Federal Statistical Office, the risk of poverty in Germany has risen, with over 13 million people living below the poverty risk threshold.
Statistical Federal Office: Germany has the oldest workforce in the EU
Germany holds the record for having the oldest workforce in the European Union, with approximately 9.8 million of its 40.9 million working population aged between 55 and 64, according to the Statistical Federal Office.
13.3 Million: More People in Germany Threatened by Poverty
The proportion of people at risk of poverty in Germany has increased from 15.5% to 16.1%, with approximately 13.3 million individuals earning below the poverty threshold, according to the Federal Statistical Office.
German Economy Grows by 0.2 Percent in 2025
In 2025, the German economy experienced a slight growth of 0.2 percent following two consecutive years of recession, according to preliminary data from the Federal Statistical Office.
Federal Statistical Office: Ready-made meals are becoming more popular
The production of ready-made meals in Germany has significantly increased over the past five years, reaching 1.7 million tons valued at 5.9 billion euros in 2024, up from 1.4 million tons worth 4.1 billion euros in 2019.
Construction Industry: Construction Prices for Residential Buildings Continue to Rise
The cost of building new apartments in Germany has continued to increase, with construction prices for conventionally built residential buildings rising by 3.2% in November compared to the same month last year, according to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).
Inflation rises by 2.2 percent in 2025
In Germany, consumer prices increased by an average of 2.2 percent in the year 2025, maintaining the same inflation rate as in 2024, according to the Federal Statistical Office.