Poverty risk decreases - especially in eastern Germany and among single parents

Infografik of February 21, 2025

The infographic of DIW Weekly Report 7/2025 presents data on the low-income rate in Germany, highlighting changes from 2010 to 2022. The title reads: "Risk of poverty on the decline especially in the east of Germany and among single parents." The subtitle specifies that the data represents the low-income rate in percent. The infographic contains four grouped bar charts, each showing data from three years: 2010 (blue), 2018 (brown), and 2022 (green). The categories are: West Germany: 2010: 11.8% 2018: 14.6% 2022: 14.5% East Germany: 2010: 20.8% 2018: 22.4% 2022: 18.7% Single Parents in West Germany: 2010: 31.2% 2018: 35.4% 2022: 30.8% Single Parents in East Germany: 2010: 46.8% 2018: 43.1% 2022: 32.2% The data shows that while the low-income rate increased in some regions from 2010 to 2018, it has generally declined in 2022, particularly in East Germany and among single parents. At the bottom, there is a source note from DIW Berlin 2025, explaining that the data comes from private households with a disposable income of less than 60% of the median. The infographic is branded as part of the DIW Weekly Report (Issues 7+8, 2025). On the right side, there is an illustration of stacked euro coins, symbolizing financial aspects of the report. Icons representing regions of Germany and family structures are placed below the corresponding bar charts. The infographic uses a clean, professional design with clear labeling to ensure readability and accessibility.

© DIW Berlin

Topics: Consumers , Family , Inequality , Labor and employment

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