Perceived health status by socio-economic status in Germany

Germany: Perceived health status by socio-economic status was 59 Percentage of population in the same age in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
59 Percentage of population in the same age
Change on year
up 1.7%
World rank
15th
of 26 countries
All-time high
59.4 Percentage of population in the same age
in 2023
All-time low
52.3 Percentage of population in the same age
in 2021
Years of data
21
2005–2025

Perceived health status by socio-economic status in Germany, 2005–2025

02040602005201520252005: 55.4 Percentage of population in the same age2006: 55.2 Percentage of population in the same age2007: 52.9 Percentage of population in the same age2008: 57.1 Percentage of population in the same age2009: 56.3 Percentage of population in the same age2010: 57 Percentage of population in the same age2011: 56.7 Percentage of population in the same age2012: 56.8 Percentage of population in the same age2013: 58.3 Percentage of population in the same age2014: 56.9 Percentage of population in the same age2015: 56.3 Percentage of population in the same age2016: 57.5 Percentage of population in the same age2017: 57.5 Percentage of population in the same age2018: 57.1 Percentage of population in the same age2019: 59 Percentage of population in the same age2020: 52.4 Percentage of population in the same age2021: 52.3 Percentage of population in the same age2022: 54.7 Percentage of population in the same age2023: 59.4 Percentage of population in the same age2024: 58 Percentage of population in the same age2025: 59 Percentage of population in the same age

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same age.

Analysis

In 2025, perceived health status by socio-economic status in Germany stood at 59 Percentage of population in the same age.

That represents a change of up 1.7% on the previous year and up 4.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, perceived health status by socio-economic status in Germany peaked at 59.4 Percentage of population in the same age in 2023 and was at its lowest, 52.3 Percentage of population in the same age, in 2021.

Germany ranks 15th of 26 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Perceived health status by socio-economic status in Germany, year by year

Annual values for Perceived health status by socio-economic status in Germany, 2005 to 2025.
Year Percentage of population in the same age Change
2005 55.4 Percentage of population in the same age
2006 55.2 Percentage of population in the same age -0.4%
2007 52.9 Percentage of population in the same age -4.2%
2008 57.1 Percentage of population in the same age +7.9%
2009 56.3 Percentage of population in the same age -1.4%
2010 57 Percentage of population in the same age +1.2%
2011 56.7 Percentage of population in the same age -0.5%
2012 56.8 Percentage of population in the same age +0.2%
2013 58.3 Percentage of population in the same age +2.6%
2014 56.9 Percentage of population in the same age -2.4%
2015 56.3 Percentage of population in the same age -1.1%
2016 57.5 Percentage of population in the same age +2.1%
2017 57.5 Percentage of population in the same age +0.0%
2018 57.1 Percentage of population in the same age -0.7%
2019 59 Percentage of population in the same age +3.3%
2020 52.4 Percentage of population in the same age -11.2%
2021 52.3 Percentage of population in the same age -0.2%
2022 54.7 Percentage of population in the same age +4.6%
2023 59.4 Percentage of population in the same age +8.6%
2024 58 Percentage of population in the same age -2.4%
2025 59 Percentage of population in the same age +1.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 55.38 Percentage of population in the same age 52.9 Percentage of population in the same age 57.1 Percentage of population in the same age 5
2010s 57.31 Percentage of population in the same age 56.3 Percentage of population in the same age 59 Percentage of population in the same age 10
2020s 55.97 Percentage of population in the same age 52.3 Percentage of population in the same age 59.4 Percentage of population in the same age 6

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 13 Luxembourg 60.4 Percentage of population in the same age compare
  2. 14 Belgium 60.2 Percentage of population in the same age compare
  3. 15 Greece 59 Percentage of population in the same age compare
  4. 15 Romania 59 Percentage of population in the same age compare
  5. 18 Spain 58.1 Percentage of population in the same age compare

See the full ranking of 36 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is perceived health status by socio-economic status in Germany?
Perceived health status by socio-economic status in Germany was 59 Percentage of population in the same age in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest perceived health status by socio-economic status recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 59.4 Percentage of population in the same age in 2023.
What is the lowest perceived health status by socio-economic status recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 52.3 Percentage of population in the same age in 2021.
How does Germany rank for perceived health status by socio-economic status?
Germany ranks 15th out of 26 countries with data for 2025.
Is perceived health status by socio-economic status rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Perceived health status by socio-economic status. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Perceived health status by socio-economic status
Unit
Percentage of population in the same age
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
36 places, 728 data points, 1992–2025
Last refreshed

This dataset presents data on perceived health status by income quintile (the proportion of persons aged 15 years old and over within the highest and lowest income quintiles who report their health to be ‘good/very good’). Quintile 1 (Lowest 20% of income group) and Quintile 5 (Highest 20% of income group) are taken into account. This dataset also includes data on perceived health status by education level (proportion of persons aged 15 years old and over by level of education who report their health to be “good” or “better”.) The following education levels are taken into account: Low education (ISCED 0 to 2), Medium education (ISCED 3 and 4), and High education (ISCED 5 to 8). Please refer to the Sources and Methods for detailed country-specific information.