Stress levels rise in Germany, especially among women and older adults

"Life in Germany may seem orderly and efficient, but stress levels are on the rise according to a new survey, with high personal expectations identified as the single greatest reason. Nearly one in three adults (31 percent) in Germany reports feeling frequently stressed, according to a new survey by Techniker Health Insurance (TK). Only eight percent say they experience no stress at all, highlighting the widespread nature of the issue."

"Compared to previous years, stress levels have noticeably increased. In 2013, 57 percent of respondents said they were sometimes or frequently stressed. This figure rose to 60 percent in 2016, 64 percent in 2021, and now stands at 66 percent in the latest report. The survey also found that women are more affected than men: 71 percent of women feel stressed often or sometimes, compared to 60 percent of men.."

Sixty-six percent of adults in Germany report feeling sometimes or frequently stressed, with 31 percent experiencing frequent stress and only eight percent reporting no stress. Stress prevalence has risen from 57 percent in 2013 to 60 percent in 2016, 64 percent in 2021, and 66 percent in 2025. Women report higher stress (71 percent) than men (60 percent). People aged 40 to 59 are more likely to perceive increased stress compared with younger adults. Major stress sources include high personal expectations (61 percent), pressures from work, school or university (58 percent), political and societal issues (53 percent), and overscheduling (43 percent).

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