Social protection receipts by type and institutional sector in Germany
Germany: Social protection receipts by type and institutional sector was 384,543 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Social protection receipts by type and institutional sector in Germany, 1991–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2024, social protection receipts by type and institutional sector in Germany stood at 384,543. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 5.7% on the previous year and up 55.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, social protection receipts by type and institutional sector in Germany peaked at 384,543 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 142,916, in 1991.
That places Germany 1st out of 46 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 34 years of available data.
Social protection receipts by type and institutional sector in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 142,916 | — |
| 1992 | 157,644 | +10.3% |
| 1993 | 165,177 | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 170,451 | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 184,922 | +8.5% |
| 1996 | 181,102 | -2.1% |
| 1997 | 177,490 | -2.0% |
| 1998 | 179,804 | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 183,227 | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 198,149 | +8.1% |
| 2001 | 197,555 | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 194,956 | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 196,062 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 192,952 | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 188,631 | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 191,969 | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 197,809 | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 207,134 | +4.7% |
| 2009 | 210,032 | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 214,919 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 222,108 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 233,210 | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 238,988 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 247,021 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 257,665 | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 266,519 | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 278,449 | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 289,450 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 306,102 | +5.8% |
| 2020 | 307,849 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 318,757 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 340,126 | +6.7% |
| 2023 | 363,820 | +7.0% |
| 2024 | 384,543 | +5.7% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 384,543 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14,754, 26.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Germany's 384,543 is above the median for high income countries, which is 16,736, 23.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 171,415 | 142,916 | 184,922 | 9 |
| 2000s | 197,525 | 188,631 | 210,032 | 10 |
| 2010s | 255,443 | 214,919 | 306,102 | 10 |
| 2020s | 343,019 | 307,849 | 384,543 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 2 France 285,335 compare
- 3 United Kingdom 214,911 compare
- 3 United Kingdom 214,911 compare
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is social protection receipts by type and institutional sector in Germany?
- Social protection receipts by type and institutional sector in Germany was 384,543 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest social protection receipts by type and institutional sector recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 384,543 in 2024.
- What is the lowest social protection receipts by type and institutional sector recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 142,916 in 1991.
- How does Germany rank for social protection receipts by type and institutional sector?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is social protection receipts by type and institutional sector rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.7%. 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 Social protection receipts by type and institutional sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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