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RKI Survey Reveals One-Third of Germans Report Low Psychological Well-Being

It establishes the first national benchmark for self-reported mental health in Germany to guide policymakers.

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Knapp ein Drittel der Erwachsenen in Deutschland hat sich 2024 psychisch eher schlecht gefühlt. Wie das Robert-Koch-Institut in Berlin mitteilte, wiesen 28,2 Prozent der Erwachsenen im vergangenen Jahr ein eher niedriges psychisches Wohlbefinden auf.
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Overview

  • The nationwide survey by RKI marks the first time psychological well-being data have been collected in the Gesundheit in Deutschland health panel, setting a baseline for future tracking.
  • Nearly one-third of German adults rated their mental well-being as low in 2024, with only about 10% reporting high well-being.
  • Young adults face the steepest gap, as almost 40% of 18- to 29-year-olds report low well-being and just 5% report high.
  • In a Nature Mental Health comparison of 22 countries, Germany placed 17th with notable deficits in housing, health care access, and social belonging.
  • The RKI notes that psychological well-being is closely linked to better physical health and quality of life, pointing to the need for targeted mental health policies.