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RKI Panel Finds High 2024 Depression and Anxiety Rates in Germany, Young Women Most Affected

RKI attributes much of the higher 2024 rates to a switch from telephone to written surveys.

Jeder vierte Deutsche leidet an psychischen Störungen, gerade junge Frauen sind betroffen.

Overview

  • In 2024, an estimated 22% of adults showed depressive symptomatology and 14% showed anxiety symptomatology, with 8% experiencing moderate to severe levels.
  • Young women aged 18 to 29 were particularly affected, with 47% exhibiting depressive or anxiety symptoms.
  • Women overall, younger adults, and people with low or medium education reported higher burdens than other groups.
  • The 2024 figures come from 27,102 respondents in the new written and online RKI panel, which replaces earlier telephone surveys.
  • Researchers caution that the observed increase versus prior years likely reflects the method change and emphasize ongoing need for population mental‑health measures and consistent future monitoring.