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Population covered by at least one social protection cash benefit
Year Value GeoCode
2010 8.8
2011 8.7
2012 8.7
2013 8.9
2014 9.1
2015 9.7
2016 9.5
2017 9.2
2018 8.7
2019 8.3
2020 8.3
2021 8.0
2022 8.7
2023 8.8
2024 8.7

Data source: Federal Statistical Office (Destatis)

Geographic coverage: Germany

Unit of measurement: Percentage

Note: Rate of minimum social security benefits: Number of recipients of minimum social security benefits, based on the population on 31 December. For 2010, the population figure is based on the 1987 census (Federal Republic of Germany) and the population register as of 3 October 1990 (German Democratic Republic); for the years 2011 to 2021, on the 2011 census; and from 2022 onwards, on the 2022 census.

This overview contains information on the time series shown that are available in Germany and their compliance with the UN metadata. The national metadata contains supplementary methodological and country-specific information.

Time series available

Rate of minimum social security benefits
Compliance with the UN metadata

The time series is compliant with the UN metadata.
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Data state

Last updated on 2026/02/09. Data for further reporting periods will be added as soon as it becomes available.

This overview contains information on the metadata of the SDG indicator shown, as defined by the United Nations Statistical Commission. The complete UN metadata is provided by the United Nations Statistical Division (UNSD).

Target

Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable
Indicator name

Proportion of population covered by social protection floors/ systems, by sex, distinguishing children, unemployed persons, older persons, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, newborns, work-injury victims and the poor and the vulnerable
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UN custodian agency

International Labour Organization (ILO)
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