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Germany’s Social Assistance Costs Surge to €20.2 Billion in 2024

Rising numbers of elderly, care-dependent recipients coupled with higher nursing-home fees are driving the fastest growth in Germany’s social assistance since the pandemic.

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Die Zahl der pflegebedürftigen Menschen, die Sozialhilfe erhalten, nimmt zu.
Die Ausgaben für Sozialhilfe sind im vergangenen Jahr deutlich angestiegen. Die Sozialhilfeträger gaben 2024 20,2 Milliarden Euro netto aus und damit 14,8 Prozent mehr aus als im Vorjahr, wie das Statistische Bundesamt in Wiesbaden mitteilte.
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Overview

  • Net spending under SGB XII jumped 14.8 percent in 2024 to €20.2 billion, the largest annual increase in recent years.
  • Basic old-age and disability support accounted for 56.5 percent of outlays, rising 13.3 percent to €11.4 billion.
  • Help-for-care expenses climbed 17.7 percent to €5.3 billion as more individuals with long-term care needs relied on assistance.
  • Health support, special hardship aid and other social-assistance programs together surged 19.4 percent to €1.9 billion.
  • The sharp spending rise is intensifying federal-state reform talks as policymakers grapple with low-wage pressures and regional disparities in long-term care costs.