Rising Depression Rates Highlight Regional Disparities Across Germany

Recent data from the AOK health insurance reveals significant variations in depression diagnoses, with women and older populations most affected.

The AOK's latest health atlas indicates a rise in depression diagnoses, with Düsseldorf showing higher rates than Cologne and Berlin exceeding the average of major German cities.
In Berlin, approximately 450,000 people were diagnosed with depression in 2022, with women being more frequently affected than men.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern reported one of the lowest depression rates in Germany, yet significant regional differences exist within the state.
Hamburg's depression rates reached a record high of 13.5% in 2022, placing it among the top cities for depression prevalence.
The data highlights that certain professions, particularly in retail and healthcare, face higher rates of depression-related absences.