The everyday life of the typical German citizen
In a press release issued by Germany's statistical office, Destatis, on Tuesday, new statistics about the average German were unveiled. The data paints a picture of a mature, aging population with shifting family and household structures, low birth rates, the critical role of immigration, economic prosperity mixed with rising poverty, and important housing dynamics linked to demographic changes.
As of 2025, Germany is home to approximately 83.6 million people, with an average age of 44.9 years. The fertility rate stands at approximately 1.35 children per woman, below the replacement level of 2.1, contributing to population decline without immigration. Household sizes are shrinking, with a rising prevalence of one- and two-person households, while larger households are decreasing.
About 29.7% of the population has a foreign background, reflecting substantial immigration, which offsets natural population decline. This ethnically diverse population influences the physical demographic profile, although direct physical characteristics, such as height and weight, were not detailed in the search results.
Economically, Germany faces skilled labor shortages, partially addressed by immigration (net immigration was 663,000 in 2023). Household consumption forms the largest share of the economy at 53.1%, followed by government consumption and investment. Despite its developed economy, poverty is increasing, with roughly 12.5 million people classified as poor; child poverty is especially concerning. Homelessness affects around 678,000 people, including many children.
In terms of employment, the average family in Germany, including all parent-child constellations, has 3.4 members. There is a €300 difference in median gross monthly earnings between a woman and a man in full-time employment in Germany, with women earning €3777 and men earning €4077.
Housing trends show more single and two-person households, influencing housing demand and possibly favoring smaller dwelling units. The average apartment size in Germany is 94.4 square meters, and the net cold rent per square meter for an average apartment is €7.28.
In response to the release of these figures, Destatis has launched a new webpage to highlight key factors about the "average German" person. The average life expectancy at birth for women in Germany is 83.5 years, and for men, it is 78.9 years. The average age of a woman in Germany is 46.2 years, and the average man is 43.5 years old. The average weight of a person in Germany is 77.7 kilograms.
These statistics offer a snapshot of life in Germany, revealing both its economic strength and the challenges it faces in areas such as poverty, homelessness, and demographic change. As the country continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these trends develop in the coming years.
In the realm of health-and-wellness, the average weight of a person in Germany stands at 77.7 kilograms. Concurrently, fitness-and-exercise routines may also be influenced by the changing lifestyle in Germany, as trends show an increasing number of single and two-person households, which might necessitate reconsideration of dwelling unit size and potentially influence personal fitness decisions.
