German Lifestyle: An Insight
In Germany, the total population stands at approximately 83.6 million people, according to recent data [1]. The average age in the country as of the end of 2024 was 44.9 years, with women having an average age of 46.2 years, which is about 2.7 years older than men, who have an average age of 43.5 years [2].
When it comes to household size, Germany typically has one of the smaller averages in Europe, with about 2 persons per household. This trend is reflected in the significant rise in one-person households (17.01 million in 2023) and a decline in larger households like three-person homes (4.94 million in 2023) [1].
In urban areas like Berlin, apartments have been trending smaller over the past 15 years, decreasing from an average of about 74 square meters (m²) to 70 m² [2]. This shift towards compact living spaces is often due to increases in one-person households and urban housing demand.
Regarding family size, the average number of members in a German family (parent-child constellations living in the same household) in 2024 was 3.4. However, if all types of households are considered, on average, people live with one more person in their household [3].
On a positive note, life expectancy in Germany is relatively high. Women born in 2024 have an average life expectancy of 83.5 years, while men born in the same year have an average life expectancy of 78.9 years, which is about 4.6 years shorter than women [4].
References: 1. Statistisches Bundesamt 2. Berliner Senat 3. Deutsches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung 4. Robert Koch-Institut 5. OECD
- The field of science and health-and-wellness could benefit from a study focusing on the implications of Germans, particularly women, living longer on average than men, as indicated by data from the Robert Koch-Institut.
- As the average life expectancy in Germany is higher for women than men, it's crucial to address women's health concerns, such as those related to aging, within the realm of womens-health.
- Given the declining average household size in Germany, it's essential to ensure that family-health services cater to smaller households in order to maintain the overall health and well-being of families.
- With more individuals living alone and in compact living spaces, mental health resources and support should be allocated to address the unique challenges associated with men's-health in small households, considering that men tend to have a lower average age compared to women.
