Poverty and living standards in München, Kreisfreie Stadt (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
In 2023, the city of München recorded a share of residents under 65 living on basic income support (Bürgergeld, formerly Hartz IV) of 5.9%, compared with 6.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 157th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 5.3%.
How high is child poverty in München?
In 2023, the city of München had 10.2 children under 15 per 100 living in households on basic income support, compared with 10.2 in the median German district, which ranks it 200th lowest of 400 districts. It was 9.9 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many pensioners need basic income support in München?
At 7.0% in 2023, the share of people aged 65 and over receiving basic income support in old age in the city of München ranked 14th highest of 400 German districts (district median 2.4%). It was 5.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many households get Wohngeld in München?
At 2.1 in 2022, the number of households per 1,000 receiving housing benefit (Wohngeld) in the city of München ranked 3rd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 14.7). That is down from 3.4 in 2018.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many households are on a low income in München?
At 22.0% in 2023, the share of households with a net income below €1,500 a month in the city of München ranked 168th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 23.1%). That is down from 29.4% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people are in debt in München?
In 2023, the city of München recorded a share of adults who are over-indebted (private debtors) of 7.2%, compared with 7.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 173rd lowest of 400 districts. It was 9.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many personal bankruptcies are there in München?
The number of personal insolvency cases per 1,000 adults in the city of München was 0.55 in 2023, 104th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 0.81. In 2019 the figure was 0.56.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much is rent in München?
The asking rent per square metre for advertised flats (rounded to the euro) in the city of München was about €21 in 2024, the highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at about €9. That is up from about €18 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the crime rate in München?
In 2022, the city of München had 5,813 recorded crimes per 100,000 residents, compared with 5,341 in the median German district, which ranks it 168th highest of 400 districts. In 2018 the figure was 6,782.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many single parents receive Bürgergeld in München?
At 14.5% in 2023, the share of single parents among working-age people on basic income support in the city of München ranked 152nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 14.9%). It was 14.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow München, Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Residents under 65 on basic income support (%) (2023)
München, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 244 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der erwerbsfähigen und nicht erwerbsfähigen Leistungsberechtigten nach SGB II an den unter 65-jährigen Einwohnern in %
| Rank | Area | Residents under 65 on basic income support (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 241 | Oberhavel | 5.9% |
| 242 | Ulm, Stadtkreis | 5.9% |
| 243 | Saale-Orla-Kreis | 5.9% |
| 244 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.9% |
| 245 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.9% |
| 246 | Grafschaft Bentheim | 5.8% |
| 247 | Rosenheim, Kreisfreie Stadt | 5.8% |
Children under 15 on basic income support per 100 (2023)
München, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 201 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Nicht erwerbsfähige SGBII-Leistungsberechtigte unter 15 Jahren je 100 Einwohner unter 15 Jahren
| Rank | Area | Children under 15 on basic income support per 100 |
|---|---|---|
| 198 | Friesland (DE) | 10.3 |
| 199 | Göppingen | 10.2 |
| 200 | Segeberg | 10.2 |
| 201 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | 10.2 |
| 202 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | 10.2 |
| 203 | Höxter | 10.2 |
| 204 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | 10.2 |
Over-65s on basic income support in old age (%) (2023)
München, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 14 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Bevölkerung mit Grundsicherung im Alter an den Einwohnern 65 Jahre und älter in %
| Rank | Area | Over-65s on basic income support in old age (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Schweinfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.4% |
| 12 | Regensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.1% |
| 13 | Kaiserslautern, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.1% |
| 14 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.0% |
| 15 | Darmstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.9% |
| 16 | Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.8% |
| 17 | Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 6.7% |
Asking rent for advertised flats (€ per m², rounded) (2024)
München, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 1 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Wiedervermietungsmieten inserierter Wohnungen (Angebotsmieten)
| Rank | Area | Asking rent for advertised flats (€ per m², rounded) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | München, Kreisfreie Stadt | about €21 |
| 2 | München, Landkreis | about €18 |
| 3 | Berlin | about €17 |
| 4 | Frankfurt am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt | about €16 |
| 5 | Fürstenfeldbruck | about €16 |
| 6 | Miesbach | about €16 |
| 7 | Starnberg | about €16 |
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Sources
- Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung: INKAR – Indikatoren und Karten zur Raum- und Stadtentwicklung: 43 district (Kreise) indicators, 2012-2024 (table service extract), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c743f54caf6…)
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