Germany Social: Poverty and Inequality
DE: Gini Coefficient (GINI Index): World Bank Estimate
DE: Gini Coefficient (GINI Index): World Bank Estimate data was reported at 32.400 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 31.800 % for 2019. DE: Gini Coefficient (GINI Index): World Bank Estimate data is updated yearly, averaging 30.350 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2020, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.400 % in 2020 and a record low of 28.000 % in 1996. DE: Gini Coefficient (GINI Index): World Bank Estimate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. Gini index measures the extent to which the distribution of income (or, in some cases, consumption expenditure) among individuals or households within an economy deviates from a perfectly equal distribution. A Lorenz curve plots the cumulative percentages of total income received against the cumulative number of recipients, starting with the poorest individual or household. The Gini index measures the area between the Lorenz curve and a hypothetical line of absolute equality, expressed as a percentage of the maximum area under the line. Thus a Gini index of 0 represents perfect equality, while an index of 100 implies perfect inequality.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see http://pip.worldbank.org.;;The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than 2000 household surveys across 169 countries. See the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) for details (www.pip.worldbank.org).
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 32.400 2020 | yearly | 1991 - 2020 |
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DE: Income Share Held by Fourth 20%
DE: Income Share Held by Fourth 20% data was reported at 22.500 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 22.400 % for 2019. DE: Income Share Held by Fourth 20% data is updated yearly, averaging 22.650 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2020, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.000 % in 1998 and a record low of 22.200 % in 2007. DE: Income Share Held by Fourth 20% data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. Percentage share of income or consumption is the share that accrues to subgroups of population indicated by deciles or quintiles. Percentage shares by quintile may not sum to 100 because of rounding.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see http://pip.worldbank.org.;;The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than 2000 household surveys across 169 countries. See the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) for details (www.pip.worldbank.org).
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 22.500 2020 | yearly | 1991 - 2020 |
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DE: Income Share Held by Highest 10%
DE: Income Share Held by Highest 10% data was reported at 25.000 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 24.700 % for 2019. DE: Income Share Held by Highest 10% data is updated yearly, averaging 23.650 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2020, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.000 % in 2020 and a record low of 22.000 % in 1998. DE: Income Share Held by Highest 10% data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. Percentage share of income or consumption is the share that accrues to subgroups of population indicated by deciles or quintiles.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see http://pip.worldbank.org.;;The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than 2000 household surveys across 169 countries. See the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) for details (www.pip.worldbank.org).
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 25.000 2020 | yearly | 1991 - 2020 |
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DE: Income Share Held by Highest 20%
DE: Income Share Held by Highest 20% data was reported at 40.000 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 39.500 % for 2019. DE: Income Share Held by Highest 20% data is updated yearly, averaging 38.600 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2020, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 40.000 % in 2020 and a record low of 36.800 % in 1996. DE: Income Share Held by Highest 20% data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. Percentage share of income or consumption is the share that accrues to subgroups of population indicated by deciles or quintiles. Percentage shares by quintile may not sum to 100 because of rounding.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see http://pip.worldbank.org.;;The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than 2000 household surveys across 169 countries. See the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) for details (www.pip.worldbank.org).
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 40.000 2020 | yearly | 1991 - 2020 |
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DE: Income Share Held by Lowest 10%
DE: Income Share Held by Lowest 10% data was reported at 2.900 % in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.100 % for 2019. DE: Income Share Held by Lowest 10% data is updated yearly, averaging 3.500 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2020, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.800 % in 1996 and a record low of 2.900 % in 2020. DE: Income Share Held by Lowest 10% data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. Percentage share of income or consumption is the share that accrues to subgroups of population indicated by deciles or quintiles.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see http://pip.worldbank.org.;;The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than 2000 household surveys across 169 countries. See the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) for details (www.pip.worldbank.org).
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.900 2020 | yearly | 1991 - 2020 |
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DE: Income Share Held by Lowest 20%
DE: Income Share Held by Lowest 20% data was reported at 7.800 % in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.900 % for 2019. DE: Income Share Held by Lowest 20% data is updated yearly, averaging 8.600 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2020, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.100 % in 1998 and a record low of 7.800 % in 2020. DE: Income Share Held by Lowest 20% data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. Percentage share of income or consumption is the share that accrues to subgroups of population indicated by deciles or quintiles. Percentage shares by quintile may not sum to 100 because of rounding.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see http://pip.worldbank.org.;;The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than 2000 household surveys across 169 countries. See the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) for details (www.pip.worldbank.org).
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 7.800 2020 | yearly | 1991 - 2020 |
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DE: Income Share Held by Second 20%
DE: Income Share Held by Second 20% data was reported at 12.800 % in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13.100 % for 2019. DE: Income Share Held by Second 20% data is updated yearly, averaging 13.100 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2020, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.700 % in 1996 and a record low of 12.800 % in 2020. DE: Income Share Held by Second 20% data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. Percentage share of income or consumption is the share that accrues to subgroups of population indicated by deciles or quintiles. Percentage shares by quintile may not sum to 100 because of rounding.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see http://pip.worldbank.org.;;The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than 2000 household surveys across 169 countries. See the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) for details (www.pip.worldbank.org).
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 12.800 2020 | yearly | 1991 - 2020 |
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DE: Income Share Held by Third 20%
DE: Income Share Held by Third 20% data was reported at 17.000 % in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17.100 % for 2019. DE: Income Share Held by Third 20% data is updated yearly, averaging 17.100 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2020, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.600 % in 1997 and a record low of 16.800 % in 2007. DE: Income Share Held by Third 20% data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. Percentage share of income or consumption is the share that accrues to subgroups of population indicated by deciles or quintiles. Percentage shares by quintile may not sum to 100 because of rounding.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see http://pip.worldbank.org.;;The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than 2000 household surveys across 169 countries. See the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) for details (www.pip.worldbank.org).
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 17.000 2020 | yearly | 1991 - 2020 |
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DE: Multidimensional Poverty Headcount Ratio: % of total population
DE: Multidimensional Poverty Headcount Ratio: % of total population data was reported at 21.000 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 24.000 % for 2020. DE: Multidimensional Poverty Headcount Ratio: % of total population data is updated yearly, averaging 19.800 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2021, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.000 % in 2020 and a record low of 17.400 % in 2019. DE: Multidimensional Poverty Headcount Ratio: % of total population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. ;Government statistical agencies. Data for EU countires are from the EUROSTAT;;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 24.000 2020 | yearly | 2010 - 2020 |
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DE: Multidimensional Poverty Headcount Ratio: Children: % of population aged 0-17
DE: Multidimensional Poverty Headcount Ratio: Children: % of population aged 0-17 data was reported at 23.900 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 25.400 % for 2020. DE: Multidimensional Poverty Headcount Ratio: Children: % of population aged 0-17 data is updated yearly, averaging 19.000 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2021, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.400 % in 2020 and a record low of 15.100 % in 2019. DE: Multidimensional Poverty Headcount Ratio: Children: % of population aged 0-17 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. ;Government statistical agencies. Data for EU countires are from the EUROSTAT;;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 25.400 2020 | yearly | 2010 - 2020 |
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DE: Multidimensional Poverty Headcount Ratio: Female: % of female population
DE: Multidimensional Poverty Headcount Ratio: Female: % of female population data was reported at 21.700 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 24.800 % for 2020. DE: Multidimensional Poverty Headcount Ratio: Female: % of female population data is updated yearly, averaging 21.150 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2021, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.800 % in 2020 and a record low of 18.500 % in 2019. DE: Multidimensional Poverty Headcount Ratio: Female: % of female population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. ;Government statistical agencies. Data for EU countires are from the EUROSTAT;;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 24.800 2020 | yearly | 2010 - 2020 |
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DE: Multidimensional Poverty Headcount Ratio: Male: % of male population
DE: Multidimensional Poverty Headcount Ratio: Male: % of male population data was reported at 20.200 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 23.200 % for 2020. DE: Multidimensional Poverty Headcount Ratio: Male: % of male population data is updated yearly, averaging 18.550 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2021, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.200 % in 2020 and a record low of 16.300 % in 2019. DE: Multidimensional Poverty Headcount Ratio: Male: % of male population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. ;Government statistical agencies. Data for EU countires are from the EUROSTAT;;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 23.200 2020 | yearly | 2010 - 2020 |
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DE: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: % of Population
DE: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: % of Population data was reported at 14.800 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16.000 % for 2020. DE: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 16.000 % from Dec 2019 (Median) to 2021, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.100 % in 2019 and a record low of 14.800 % in 2021. DE: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. National poverty headcount ratio is the percentage of the population living below the national poverty line(s). National estimates are based on population-weighted subgroup estimates from household surveys. For economies for which the data are from EU-SILC, the reported year is the income reference year, which is the year before the survey year.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are compiled from official government sources or are computed by World Bank staff using national (i.e. country–specific) poverty lines.;;This series only includes estimates that to the best of our knowledge are reasonably comparable over time for a country. Due to differences in estimation methodologies and poverty lines, estimates should not be compared across countries.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 14.800 2021 | yearly | 2019 - 2021 |
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DE: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: %
DE: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data was reported at 11.000 % in 2020. This stayed constant from the previous number of 11.000 % for 2019. DE: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data is updated yearly, averaging 8.700 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2020, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.000 % in 2020 and a record low of 6.700 % in 1993. DE: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. The percentage of people in the population who live in households whose per capita income or consumption is below half of the median income or consumption per capita. The median is measured at 2017 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) using the Poverty and Inequality Platform (http://www.pip.worldbank.org). For some countries, medians are not reported due to grouped and/or confidential data. The reference year is the year in which the underlying household survey data was collected. In cases for which the data collection period bridged two calendar years, the first year in which data were collected is reported.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see http://pip.worldbank.org.;;The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than 2000 household surveys across 169 countries. See the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) for details (www.pip.worldbank.org).
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 11.000 2020 | yearly | 1991 - 2020 |
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Multidimensional Poverty Headcount Ratio: World Bank: % of total population
Multidimensional Poverty Headcount Ratio: World Bank: % of total population data was reported at 0.300 % in 2020. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.300 % for 2019. Multidimensional Poverty Headcount Ratio: World Bank: % of total population data is updated yearly, averaging 0.200 % from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2020, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.300 % in 2020 and a record low of 0.100 % in 2015. Multidimensional Poverty Headcount Ratio: World Bank: % of total population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. The multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (World Bank) is the percentage of a population living in poverty according to the World Bank's Multidimensional Poverty Measure. The Multidimensional Poverty Measure includes three dimensions – monetary poverty, education, and basic infrastructure services – to capture a more complete picture of poverty.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see http://pip.worldbank.org.;;The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than 2000 household surveys across 169 countries. See the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) for details (www.pip.worldbank.org).
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.300 2020 | yearly | 2010 - 2020 |
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Poverty Headcount Ratio at Societal Poverty Lines: % of Population
Poverty Headcount Ratio at Societal Poverty Lines: % of Population data was reported at 12.000 % in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 12.200 % for 2019. Poverty Headcount Ratio at Societal Poverty Lines: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 10.050 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2020, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.200 % in 2019 and a record low of 8.200 % in 1993. Poverty Headcount Ratio at Societal Poverty Lines: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. The poverty headcount ratio at societal poverty line is the percentage of a population living in poverty according to the World Bank's Societal Poverty Line. The Societal Poverty Line is expressed in purchasing power adjusted 2017 U.S. dollars and defined as max($2.15, $1.15 + 0.5*Median). This means that when the national median is sufficiently low, the Societal Poverty line is equivalent to the extreme poverty line, $2.15. For countries with a sufficiently high national median, the Societal Poverty Line grows as countries’ median income grows.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see http://pip.worldbank.org.;;The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than 2000 household surveys across 169 countries. See the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) for details (www.pip.worldbank.org).
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 12.000 2020 | yearly | 1991 - 2020 |