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Two-Thirds in Germany Report Stress, New TK Survey Shows

The 2025 TK Stressreport finds a years-long rise in perceived strain, especially among women, younger adults, the capital region.

78 Prozent der Berliner und Brandenburger fühlen sich häufig oder zumindest manchmal gestresst – damit sind sie Spitzenreiter in Deutschland.
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Overview

  • The report finds 66% of adults feel stressed at least sometimes, with 31% frequently and only 8% reporting no stress.
  • Perceived stress has climbed across survey waves from 57% (2013) to 60% (2016), 64% (2021) and 66% (2025), based on a representative Forsa telephone poll of 1,407 adults in May 2025.
  • Women report higher stress than men (71% vs 60%), and prevalence is greatest among 18–39-year-olds (about 83%) compared with 60+ (38%).
  • Regional disparities are sharp, led by Berlin/Brandenburg at 78% versus 58% in northern Germany, with Baden-Württemberg around 68%.
  • Top stressors are self-imposed pressure (61%), school, study or work (58%) and political or societal problems (53%), with experts warning of health risks and urging resilience-building and digital detox.