Overview

• In Schleswig-Holstein, 81,100 individuals received Pflegegeld in 2023, marking an 18% increase compared to 2021.
• In Hamburg, 46,100 people received Pflegegeld in 2023, reflecting a 12% rise over the same period.
• The statistics include only those cared for by family members or volunteers, excluding recipients of professional or institutional care services.
• More than half of Pflegegeld recipients in both regions were classified under Pflegegrad 2, with smaller percentages in higher care grades.
• The data highlights a growing reliance on family and volunteer caregivers in Northern Germany's aging population.