Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in Germany

Germany: Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of was 5.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
5.0%
Change on year
up 11.1%
World rank
10th
of 20 countries
All-time high
9.0%
in 2010
All-time low
0.0%
in 2015
Years of data
10
2010–2025

Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in Germany, 2010–2025

02468102010201720252010: 9 Percentage2012: 6.8 Percentage2015: 0 Percentage2016: 4.4 Percentage2020: 6 Percentage2021: 0 Percentage2022: 4.2 Percentage2023: 4.5 Percentage2024: 4.5 Percentage2025: 5 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in Germany is 5.0%, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 11.1% on the previous year and down 16.7% over five years.

Over the whole period, level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in Germany peaked at 9.0% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2015.

That places Germany 10th out of 20 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in Germany, year by year

Annual values for Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of birth in Germany, 2010 to 2025.
Year Percentage Change
2010 9.0%
2012 6.8% -24.4%
2015 0.0% -100.0%
2016 4.4%
2020 6.0% +36.4%
2021 0.0% -100.0%
2022 4.2%
2023 4.5% +7.1%
2024 4.5% +0.0%
2025 5.0% +11.1%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's 5.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.0%, 99% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
  • Germany's 5.0% is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.0%, 1.0× the median. (17 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 5.0% 0.0% 9.0% 4
2020s 4.0% 0.0% 6.0% 6

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 8 Austria 6.3% compare
  2. 9 France 5.1% compare
  3. 11 United Kingdom 4.3% compare
  4. 11 United Kingdom 4.3% compare
  5. 13 Croatia 4.0% compare
  6. 13 Croatia 4.0% compare

See the full ranking of 20 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in Germany?
Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in Germany was 5.0% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 9.0% in 2010.
What is the lowest level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2015.
How does Germany rank for level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of?
Germany ranks 10th out of 20 countries with data for 2025.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of birth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of birth
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
20 places, 242 data points, 2009–2025
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