Disposable Personal Income in Germany increased to 663.91 EUR Billion in the third quarter of 2025 from 656.79 EUR Billion in the second quarter of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Germany Total Disposable Income - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In the past 3 years, there have been large fluctuations in consumer spending and smaller changes in disposable income in private German households. In 2024, disposable income had increased by *** percent compared to the previous year and consumer spending had increased by * percent. 2022 had the largest increase in consumer spending, at almost ** percent. Economic situation The economy has a big impact on consumer spending habits. In the wake of the pandemic, there have been several economic hardships, including extremely high inflation rates. Both 2022 and 2023 saw high inflation rates at **** and **** percent respectively. The general opinion among the German population is that the economic situation will get worse in the future, which could cause more caution in spending habits. This assessment is based on the perspective of the population and not a prediction of the direction in which the German economy is headed. So although it may influence spending patterns to some extent, the amount of money people receive each month and the price of goods will have a much bigger influence. Consumer goods The most popular non-food consumer goods that are bought in Germany are pharmaceuticals, orthopedic products, textiles, and clothing and shoes. The top result is perhaps unsurprising, as medication is something that is not optional to buy for those who are reliant on it and in some cases can be quite expensive. Similarly, clothing and shoes are also essentials and, for some people, a passion, in which case they can spend a substantial amount of money on cultivating their wardrobe. When it came to the best-selling FMCG products, the top three products were pasta products, organic fruit, vegetables, and salty snacks.

Germany - Gross disposable income was EUR1141272.00 Million in June of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Germany - Gross disposable income - last updated from the EUROSTAT on December of 2025. Historically, Germany - Gross disposable income reached a record high of EUR1141272.00 Million in June of 2025 and a record low of EUR807694.00 Million in June of 2020.

Monthly and long-term Germany Disposable Income data: historical series and analyst forecasts curated by FocusEconomics.

This statistic shows the average disposable income of German households in 2017, by household type. Households with only one person had the lowest average disposable income at ****** euros. Households consisting of three or more adults with kid(s) had the greatest disposable income on average, approximately ****** euros.

Germany - The real gross disposable income of households per capita (index = 2008) was EUR116.20 Million in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Germany - The real gross disposable income of households per capita (index = 2008) - last updated from the EUROSTAT on December of 2025. Historically, Germany - The real gross disposable income of households per capita (index = 2008) reached a record high of EUR116.20 Million in December of 2024 and a record low of EUR97.75 Million in December of 2005.

Germany National Income: Private Household Disposable Income (PD) data was reported at 637.006 EUR bn in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 631.565 EUR bn for Sep 2024. Germany National Income: Private Household Disposable Income (PD) data is updated quarterly, averaging 384.658 EUR bn from Mar 1991 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 136 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 637.006 EUR bn in Dec 2024 and a record low of 244.521 EUR bn in Sep 1991. Germany National Income: Private Household Disposable Income (PD) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistisches Bundesamt. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.A067: ESA 2010: National Income: Current Price.

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Private households in Hamburg had a disposable income per inhabitant of ****** euros. Therefore, the disposable income per inhabitant increased by around *** percent. This income refers to money used for consumer and saving purposes.

Germany DE: Households: Gross disposable Income: Others data was reported at 412,604.000 EUR mn in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 408,616.000 EUR mn for 2019. Germany DE: Households: Gross disposable Income: Others data is updated yearly, averaging 352,589.500 EUR mn from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2020, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 412,604.000 EUR mn in 2020 and a record low of 289,605.000 EUR mn in 2005. Germany DE: Households: Gross disposable Income: Others data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.IMF.FSI: 2006 Methodology: Sectoral Financial Statement: Income and Expense: Annual.

Germany DE: Households: Gross disposable Income: Current Transfers data was reported at 772,117.000 EUR mn in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 718,240.000 EUR mn for 2019. Germany DE: Households: Gross disposable Income: Current Transfers data is updated yearly, averaging 574,299.000 EUR mn from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2020, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 772,117.000 EUR mn in 2020 and a record low of 515,268.000 EUR mn in 2007. Germany DE: Households: Gross disposable Income: Current Transfers data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.IMF.FSI: 2006 Methodology: Sectoral Financial Statement: Income and Expense: Annual.

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This statistic presents the total net worth of households as a percentage of disposable income in Germany from 1996 to 2018. Over this time period, the net worth of households as a share of disposable income increased, reaching a value of approximately ****** percent as of 2018.

Germany - Gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income was 29.50% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Germany - Gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income - last updated from the EUROSTAT on December of 2025. Historically, Germany - Gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income reached a record high of 31.20% in December of 2021 and a record low of 28.30% in December of 2012.

Federal GDP, gross national income, disposable income, net lending of the economy: Germany, quarters, original and adjusted data

Germany IES: AMHI: Disposable Income & Revenue data was reported at 3,726.000 EUR in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,180.000 EUR for 2013. Germany IES: AMHI: Disposable Income & Revenue data is updated yearly, averaging 2,965.000 EUR from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2018, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,726.000 EUR in 2018 and a record low of 2,664.000 EUR in 1998. Germany IES: AMHI: Disposable Income & Revenue data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistisches Bundesamt. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.H025: Household Income and Expenditure Survey.

National accounts of the Federal Republic of Germany - Disposable income of private households: Germany, years, income types

Germany DE: Households: Gross disposable Income: Less Taxes incl Social Security Contributions and Others Current Transfers data was reported at 838,121.000 EUR mn in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 846,016.000 EUR mn for 2019. Germany DE: Households: Gross disposable Income: Less Taxes incl Social Security Contributions and Others Current Transfers data is updated yearly, averaging 652,112.000 EUR mn from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2020, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 846,016.000 EUR mn in 2019 and a record low of 510,552.000 EUR mn in 2005. Germany DE: Households: Gross disposable Income: Less Taxes incl Social Security Contributions and Others Current Transfers data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.IMF.FSI: 2006 Methodology: Sectoral Financial Statement: Income and Expense: Annual.

In 2024, there were ******* German households with a household net income of under 500 euros per month. ***** households had a monthly income of 5,000 euros and more. Disposable net income While at first glance the aforementioned monthly income may seem manageable, based on general German standards of living, it is worth noting that flexibility and expenditure depends on the number of people living in a household, or rather the number of earners in relation to that number. In the case of employed population members, what remains as disposable net income is influenced by various regular payments made by households after the already taxed salary arrives. These payments include, but are not limited to, rent, different types of insurance, repaying loans, fees for internet and mobile phone services. Food and housing When looking at private household spending in Germany, consistent patterns emerge. Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuel made up the largest share and will increase even further in the coming months, followed by food, beverages, and tobacco.

The volume of household debt by German households in the second quarter of 2024 represented nearly ** percent of its disposable income. This ratio in Germany has declined a lot since 2022. The level of household savings in Germany has also had significant fluctuations in the past years.