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Two Thirds of Adults in Germany Report Feeling Stressed, TK Stressreport 2025 Finds

Experts warn that chronic stress raises risks for physical and mental illness.

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% feel frequently or sometimes stressed, including 31% who feel frequently stressed, while only 8% report no stress.
  • Self-reported stress has risen from 57% in 2013 to 66% in 2025, and 57% say life feels more stressful than 15–20 years ago.
  • Top stressors are high self-expectations (61%), school, study or work (58%) and political or societal issues (53%), with wars and polarization commonly cited.
  • Stress levels differ sharply by group, with women reporting higher rates than men (71% vs. 60%) and Berlin/Brandenburg highest by region at 78% versus 58% in northern states.
  • Common coping strategies include time in nature (83%), hobbies or meeting family and friends (78%) and music (73%), based on a Forsa survey of 1,407 adults in May.