In 2024, social welfare agencies in Germany reported a total expenditure of 20.2 billion euros on benefits, reflecting a nearly 15% increase from the previous year. Spending increased across all welfare benefit categories. Over 56% of this spending was for basic income support for the elderly and individuals with reduced earning capacity, totaling 11.4 billion euros, an increase of 13.3%. Additionally, the citizen's income scheme expenditures were excluded from this data. The rise in spending coincides with significant federal budget deficits, prompting considerations for social security reforms by the governing coalition.
In 2024, Germany's social welfare agencies spent 20.2 billion euros on benefits, showing a year-on-year increase of nearly 15%, according to data from the Federal Statistical Office.
More than 56% of social welfare spending was attributed to basic income support for the elderly and people with reduced earning capacity, which amounted to 11.4 billion euros.
Germany faces significant budgetary challenges, leading the governing coalition to consider reforms in the social security system to manage rising welfare costs.
Expenditures related to the 'Burgergeld', or citizen's income scheme for job seekers, are not included in the overall welfare spending data.
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