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Poverty and living standards in Havelland (Brandenburg, Germany): official figures

In 2023, Havelland recorded a share of residents under 65 living on basic income support (Bürgergeld, formerly Hartz IV) of 6.4%, compared with 6.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 188th lowest of 400 districts. It was also 6.4% in 2019.

Residents under 65 on basic income support (%)
6.4%
2023
Children under 15 on basic income support per 100
9.0
2023
Over-65s on basic income support in old age (%)
1.5%
2023
Households on housing benefit per 1,000
16.2
2022
Households with net income under €1,500 a month (%)
25.0%
2023
Over-indebted adults (%)
8.0%
2023
Personal insolvency cases per 1,000 adults
1.16
2023
Asking rent for advertised flats (€ per m², rounded)
about €10
2024

How high is child poverty in Havelland?

In 2023, Havelland had 9.0 children under 15 per 100 living in households on basic income support, compared with 10.2 in the median German district, which ranks it 150th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 9.1.

Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copy

How many pensioners need basic income support in Havelland?

At 1.5% in 2023, the share of people aged 65 and over receiving basic income support in old age in Havelland ranked 81st lowest of 400 German districts (district median 2.4%). In 2019 the figure was 1.2%.

Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copy

How many households get Wohngeld in Havelland?

At 16.2 in 2022, the number of households per 1,000 receiving housing benefit (Wohngeld) in Havelland ranked 168th highest of 400 German districts (district median 14.7). That is up from 13.3 in 2018.

Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copy

How many households are on a low income in Havelland?

At 25.0% in 2023, the share of households with a net income below €1,500 a month in Havelland ranked 157th highest of 400 German districts (district median 23.1%). It was 31.5% in 2019.

Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copy

How many people are in debt in Havelland?

At 8.0% in 2023, the share of adults who are over-indebted (private debtors) in Havelland ranked 162nd highest of 400 German districts (district median 7.5%). In 2019 the figure was 10.1%.

Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copy

How many personal bankruptcies are there in Havelland?

In 2023, Havelland had 1.16 personal insolvency cases per 1,000 adults, compared with 0.81 in the median German district, which ranks it 120th highest of 400 districts. That is up from 1.11 in 2019.

Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copy

How much is rent in Havelland?

At about €10 in 2024, the asking rent per square metre for advertised flats (rounded to the euro) in Havelland ranked 108th highest of 400 German districts (district median about €9). In 2019 the figure was about €7.

Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copy

What is the crime rate in Havelland?

The number of recorded crimes per 100,000 residents in Havelland was 5,347 in 2022, 199th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 5,341. That is down from 6,151 in 2018.

Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copy

How many single parents receive Bürgergeld in Havelland?

The share of single parents among working-age people on basic income support in Havelland was 14.8% in 2023, 195th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 14.9%. It was 14.0% in 2019.

Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copy

How Havelland compares with other districts in Germany

Residents under 65 on basic income support (%) (2023)

Havelland ranks 213 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der erwerbsfähigen und nicht erwerbsfähigen Leistungsberechtigten nach SGB II an den unter 65-jährigen Einwohnern in %

RankAreaResidents under 65 on basic income support (%)
210Bautzen6.4%
211Segeberg6.4%
212Altenkirchen (Westerwald)6.4%
213Havelland6.4%
214Amberg, Kreisfreie Stadt6.4%
215Bayreuth, Kreisfreie Stadt6.3%
216Mittelsachsen6.3%
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copy

Children under 15 on basic income support per 100 (2023)

Havelland ranks 251 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Nicht erwerbsfähige SGBII-Leistungsberechtigte unter 15 Jahren je 100 Einwohner unter 15 Jahren

RankAreaChildren under 15 on basic income support per 100
248Leipzig9.1
249Schwabach, Kreisfreie Stadt9.0
250Bernkastel-Wittlich9.0
251Havelland9.0
252Germersheim8.9
253Grafschaft Bentheim8.9
254Kaiserslautern, Landkreis8.9
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copy

Over-65s on basic income support in old age (%) (2023)

Havelland ranks 322 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Bevölkerung mit Grundsicherung im Alter an den Einwohnern 65 Jahre und älter in %

RankAreaOver-65s on basic income support in old age (%)
319Uckermark1.5%
320Regen1.5%
321Barnim1.5%
322Havelland1.5%
323Roth1.5%
324Zollernalbkreis1.5%
325Cham1.5%
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copy

Asking rent for advertised flats (€ per m², rounded) (2024)

Havelland ranks 171 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Wiedervermietungsmieten inserierter Wohnungen (Angebotsmieten)

RankAreaAsking rent for advertised flats (€ per m², rounded)
168Günzburgabout €10
169Donau-Riesabout €10
170Barnimabout €10
171Havellandabout €10
172Leipzig, Kreisfreie Stadtabout €10
173Flensburg, Kreisfreie Stadtabout €9
174Neumünster, Kreisfreie Stadtabout €9
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copy

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