Poverty and living standards in Traunstein (Bavaria, Germany): official figures
The share of residents under 65 living on basic income support (Bürgergeld, formerly Hartz IV) in Traunstein was 3.1% in 2023, 42nd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 6.5%. It was 2.4% in 2019.
How high is child poverty in Traunstein?
The number of children under 15 per 100 living in households on basic income support in Traunstein was 4.7 in 2023, 31st lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 10.2. That is up from 3.9 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 Traunstein?
At 2.0% in 2023, the share of people aged 65 and over receiving basic income support in old age in Traunstein ranked 143rd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 2.4%). In 2019 the figure was 1.7%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many households get Wohngeld in Traunstein?
The number of households per 1,000 receiving housing benefit (Wohngeld) in Traunstein was 6.9 in 2022, 26th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 14.7. In 2018 the figure was 4.9.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many households are on a low income in Traunstein?
At 18.2% in 2023, the share of households with a net income below €1,500 a month in Traunstein ranked 54th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 23.1%). That is down from 22.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people are in debt in Traunstein?
In 2023, Traunstein recorded a share of adults who are over-indebted (private debtors) of 4.5%, compared with 7.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 14th lowest of 400 districts. That is down from 5.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many personal bankruptcies are there in Traunstein?
The number of personal insolvency cases per 1,000 adults in Traunstein was 0.27 in 2023, 9th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 0.81. It was 0.24 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much is rent in Traunstein?
The asking rent per square metre for advertised flats (rounded to the euro) in Traunstein was about €11 in 2024, 63rd highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at about €9. It was about €9 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the crime rate in Traunstein?
The number of recorded crimes per 100,000 residents in Traunstein was 2,987 in 2022, 33rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5,341. That is down from 3,354 in 2018.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many single parents receive Bürgergeld in Traunstein?
In 2023, Traunstein recorded a share of single parents among working-age people on basic income support of 17.7%, compared with 14.9% in the median German district, which ranks it 29th highest of 400 districts. It was 16.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Traunstein compares with other districts in Germany
Residents under 65 on basic income support (%) (2023)
Traunstein ranks 359 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 356 | Fürth, Landkreis | 3.2% |
| 357 | Nürnberger Land | 3.2% |
| 358 | Alb-Donau-Kreis | 3.2% |
| 359 | Traunstein | 3.1% |
| 360 | Neu-Ulm | 3.1% |
| 361 | Biberach | 3.1% |
| 362 | Regensburg, Landkreis | 3.1% |
Children under 15 on basic income support per 100 (2023)
Traunstein ranks 370 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 367 | Hohenlohekreis | 4.7 |
| 368 | Kitzingen | 4.7 |
| 369 | Nürnberger Land | 4.7 |
| 370 | Traunstein | 4.7 |
| 371 | Kronach | 4.7 |
| 372 | Freyung-Grafenau | 4.6 |
| 373 | Freising | 4.4 |
Over-65s on basic income support in old age (%) (2023)
Traunstein ranks 258 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 255 | Friesland (DE) | 2.1% |
| 256 | Vogelsbergkreis | 2.1% |
| 257 | Neu-Ulm | 2.1% |
| 258 | Traunstein | 2.0% |
| 259 | Bad Kissingen | 2.0% |
| 260 | Ahrweiler | 2.0% |
| 261 | Heilbronn, Landkreis | 2.0% |
Asking rent for advertised flats (€ per m², rounded) (2024)
Traunstein ranks 90 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Wiedervermietungsmieten inserierter Wohnungen (Angebotsmieten)
| Rank | Area | Asking rent for advertised flats (€ per m², rounded) |
|---|---|---|
| 87 | Eichstätt | about €11 |
| 88 | Neuburg-Schrobenhausen | about €11 |
| 89 | Pfaffenhofen a. d. Ilm | about €11 |
| 90 | Traunstein | about €11 |
| 91 | Kelheim | about €11 |
| 92 | Bamberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | about €11 |
| 93 | Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt | about €11 |
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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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