Amateur Music Participation in Germany Surges to 16.3 Million, Driven by Post-Pandemic Trends

A new study highlights a 2 million increase in amateur musicians over four years, with socioeconomic factors and private practice shaping participation.

• Germany now has 16.3 million amateur musicians, a significant rise from 14.3 million in 2020, according to a recent study by the Deutsche Musikinformationszentrum and Institut für Demoskopie Allensbach.
• The COVID-19 pandemic spurred renewed interest in music, especially among adults over 30, many of whom rediscovered or began musical hobbies during this period.
• Instrumental music dominates, with 81% of participants playing instruments, while 41% engage in singing, and 20% are active in both areas.
• Socioeconomic disparities persist, with individuals from higher-income and well-educated backgrounds twice as likely to participate compared to those from lower socioeconomic groups.
• Private settings are the primary venue for amateur music, with 67% practicing at home, while schools remain a key entry point, introducing 38% of participants to music.

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