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
Level of disability (activity limitation) by sex, age and country of in Germany, 2010–2025
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.0% | 0.0% | 9.0% | 4 |
| 2020s | 4.0% | 0.0% | 6.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More population data for Germany
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1409 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.8968 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.11 million people (2100)
- Population density 202.93 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3367 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1335 Percent per annum (2030)
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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