People having a long-standing illness or health problem, by sex, age in Germany
Germany: People having a long-standing illness or health problem, by sex, age was 25.6% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
25.6%
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
27th
of 38 countries
All-time high
33.7%
in 2015
All-time low
22.3%
in 2010
Years of data
15
2009–2025
People having a long-standing illness or health problem, by sex, age in Germany, 2009–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
Germany recorded 25.6% for people having a long-standing illness or health problem, by sex, age in 2025.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and down 24.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, people having a long-standing illness or health problem, by sex, age in Germany peaked at 33.7% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 22.3%, in 2010.
That places Germany 27th out of 38 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
People having a long-standing illness or health problem, by sex, age in Germany, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 24.5% | — |
| 2010 | 22.3% | -9.0% |
| 2011 | 25.8% | +15.7% |
| 2012 | 24.6% | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 26.6% | +8.1% |
| 2014 | 30.0% | +12.8% |
| 2015 | 33.7% | +12.3% |
| 2016 | 26.7% | -20.8% |
| 2017 | 32.8% | +22.8% |
| 2018 | 28.7% | -12.5% |
| 2019 | 28.8% | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 24.6% | -14.6% |
| 2023 | 23.1% | -6.1% |
| 2024 | 24.8% | +7.4% |
| 2025 | 25.6% | +3.2% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 25.6% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28.0%, 91% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Germany's 25.6% is below the median for high income countries, which is 28.0%, 91% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.5% | 24.5% | 24.5% | 1 |
| 2010s | 28.0% | 22.3% | 33.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.5% | 23.1% | 25.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.8968 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1409 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1335 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3367 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Population density 202.93 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.11 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is people having a long-standing illness or health problem, by sex, age in Germany?
- People having a long-standing illness or health problem, by sex, age in Germany was 25.6% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest people having a long-standing illness or health problem, by sex, age recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 33.7% in 2015.
- What is the lowest people having a long-standing illness or health problem, by sex, age recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.3% in 2010.
- How does Germany rank for people having a long-standing illness or health problem, by sex, age?
- Germany ranks 27th out of 38 countries with data for 2025.
- Is people having a long-standing illness or health problem, by sex, age rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of People having a long-standing illness or health problem, by sex, age and groups of country of birth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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