Nearly every fifth person in Germany feels lonely some of the time

Infografik of January 29, 2025

Infographic of DIW Weekly Report 6/2025: Loneliness in Germany 2021/22 Source: DIW Berlin 2025, SOEP v38.1, authors’ calculations. Description: The infographic presents data on loneliness in Germany, highlighting that nearly every fifth person in Germany feels lonely at least some of the time. The feeling of loneliness is characterized mainly by three facets: aloneness, isolation, and exclusion. Key Elements: Main Statistic: Nearly 20% of people in Germany report feeling lonely at least some of the time. Facets of Loneliness: Aloneness: Feeling alone. Isolation: Feeling isolated from others. Exclusion: Feeling excluded from social groups or activities. Visual Representation: The infographic likely includes visual elements such as charts or graphs to represent the percentage of people experiencing each facet of loneliness. Note: The overall index of loneliness is an average of the three facets mentioned above.

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Topics: Health , Well-being

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