Household characteristics by age of the reference person in Germany

Germany: Household characteristics by age of the reference person was 51,734 in 2020. ▲ Rising

Latest (2020)
51,734
World rank
1st
of 35 countries
All-time high
60,681
in 1999
All-time low
40,009
in 1994
Years of data
7
1988–2020

Household characteristics by age of the reference person in Germany, 1988–2020

020.0k40.0k60.0k1988200420201988: 43.8k1994: 40.0k1999: 60.7k2005: 52.2k2010: 54.0k2015: 52.4k2020: 51.7k

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2020, household characteristics by age of the reference person in Germany stood at 51,734.

The figure is down 4.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, household characteristics by age of the reference person in Germany peaked at 60,681 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 40,009, in 1994.

That places Germany 1st out of 35 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.

Household characteristics by age of the reference person in Germany, year by year

Annual values for Household characteristics by age of the reference person in Germany, 1988 to 2020.
Year Value Change
1988 43,756
1994 40,009 -8.6%
1999 60,681 +51.7%
2005 52,217 -13.9%
2010 53,996 +3.4%
2015 52,412 -2.9%
2020 51,734 -1.3%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's 51,734 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,966, 10.4× the median. (26 countries reporting)
  • Germany's 51,734 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4,912, 10.5× the median. (27 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 43,756 43,756 43,756 1
1990s 50,345 40,009 60,681 2
2000s 52,217 52,217 52,217 1
2010s 53,204 52,412 53,996 2
2020s 51,734 51,734 51,734 1

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 2 Poland 33,529 compare
  2. 2 Poland 33,529 compare
  3. 4 Romania 28,917 compare

See the full ranking of 35 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is household characteristics by age of the reference person in Germany?
Household characteristics by age of the reference person in Germany was 51,734 in 2020, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest household characteristics by age of the reference person recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 60,681 in 1999.
What is the lowest household characteristics by age of the reference person recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 40,009 in 1994.
How does Germany rank for household characteristics by age of the reference person?
Germany ranks 1st out of 35 countries with data for 2020.
Is household characteristics by age of the reference person rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Household characteristics by age of the reference person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Household characteristics by age of the reference person
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
35 places, 201 data points, 1988–2020
Last refreshed