At the end of 2024, Germany had over 1.2 million individuals receiving basic security benefits due to old age or permanent reduced earning capacity, marking a 4% increase from 2023. The majority of recipients were seniors, with 739,000 receiving support, a 7.1% rise year-on-year. The ongoing increase in old-age benefits highlights demographic shifts and economic pressures. Notably, the count of Ukrainian refugees receiving support rose 14.6%, underscoring the continuing effects of global conflicts on local welfare systems. The gradual rise in retirement age complicates the situation further for future recipients.
The rise in recipients of basic security benefits in Germany is primarily due to an increase in old-age beneficiaries, emphasizing the impact of demographic changes on social support.
Approximately 739,000 individuals received basic security benefits for old age in Germany as of December 2024, accounting for nearly 59 percent of all beneficiaries.
The increase in basic security recipients highlights a concerning trend of aging demographics and the need for adequate social support systems to address these needs.
There was a significant surge in the number of Ukrainian refugees receiving basic security, illustrating how ongoing conflicts continue to influence social welfare statistics in Germany.
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