Poverty and living standards in Wolfsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt (Lower Saxony, Germany): official figures
In 2023, the city of Wolfsburg recorded a share of residents under 65 living on basic income support (Bürgergeld, formerly Hartz IV) of 9.6%, compared with 6.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 94th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 8.1%.
How high is child poverty in Wolfsburg?
The number of children under 15 per 100 living in households on basic income support in the city of Wolfsburg was 15.8 in 2023, 79th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 10.2. In 2019 the figure was 13.2.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many pensioners need basic income support in Wolfsburg?
The share of people aged 65 and over receiving basic income support in old age in the city of Wolfsburg was 2.9% in 2023, 144th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 2.4%. In 2019 the figure was 2.1%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many households get Wohngeld in Wolfsburg?
At 15.4 in 2022, the number of households per 1,000 receiving housing benefit (Wohngeld) in the city of Wolfsburg ranked 187th highest of 400 German districts (district median 14.7). It was 10.4 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 Wolfsburg?
In 2023, the city of Wolfsburg recorded a share of households with a net income below €1,500 a month of 22.1%, compared with 23.1% in the median German district, which ranks it 172nd lowest of 400 districts. That is down from 26.5% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people are in debt in Wolfsburg?
In 2023, the city of Wolfsburg recorded a share of adults who are over-indebted (private debtors) of 6.7%, compared with 7.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 127th lowest of 400 districts. It was 7.9% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many personal bankruptcies are there in Wolfsburg?
At 1.37 in 2023, the number of personal insolvency cases per 1,000 adults in the city of Wolfsburg ranked 81st highest of 400 German districts (district median 0.81). That is up from 1.03 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much is rent in Wolfsburg?
The asking rent per square metre for advertised flats (rounded to the euro) in the city of Wolfsburg was about €8 in 2024, 156th lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at about €9. It was also about €8 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the crime rate in Wolfsburg?
At 6,915 in 2022, the number of recorded crimes per 100,000 residents in the city of Wolfsburg ranked 106th highest of 400 German districts (district median 5,341). That is down from 7,319 in 2018.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many single parents receive Bürgergeld in Wolfsburg?
At 14.6% in 2023, the share of single parents among working-age people on basic income support in the city of Wolfsburg ranked 172nd lowest of 400 German districts (district median 14.9%). It was 12.6% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Wolfsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt compares with other districts in Germany
Residents under 65 on basic income support (%) (2023)
Wolfsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 94 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | Nienburg (Weser) | 9.7% |
| 92 | Zweibrücken, Kreisfreie Stadt | 9.7% |
| 93 | Celle | 9.7% |
| 94 | Wolfsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 9.6% |
| 95 | Nürnberg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 9.6% |
| 96 | Trier, Kreisfreie Stadt | 9.6% |
| 97 | Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Kreisfreie Stadt | 9.6% |
Children under 15 on basic income support per 100 (2023)
Wolfsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 79 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Altenburger Land | 16.2 |
| 77 | Holzminden | 16.1 |
| 78 | Leipzig, Kreisfreie Stadt | 15.8 |
| 79 | Wolfsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 15.8 |
| 80 | Frankenthal (Pfalz), Kreisfreie Stadt | 15.7 |
| 81 | Nordhausen | 15.7 |
| 82 | Hildesheim | 15.6 |
Over-65s on basic income support in old age (%) (2023)
Wolfsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 144 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 141 | Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis | 3.0% |
| 142 | Landau in der Pfalz, Kreisfreie Stadt | 3.0% |
| 143 | Uelzen | 2.9% |
| 144 | Wolfsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | 2.9% |
| 145 | Bottrop, Kreisfreie Stadt | 2.9% |
| 146 | Lörrach | 2.9% |
| 147 | Schaumburg | 2.9% |
Asking rent for advertised flats (€ per m², rounded) (2024)
Wolfsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt ranks 247 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Wiedervermietungsmieten inserierter Wohnungen (Angebotsmieten)
| Rank | Area | Asking rent for advertised flats (€ per m², rounded) |
|---|---|---|
| 244 | Weimar, Kreisfreie Stadt | about €9 |
| 245 | Dithmarschen | about €8 |
| 246 | Steinburg | about €8 |
| 247 | Wolfsburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | about €8 |
| 248 | Peine | about €8 |
| 249 | Wolfenbüttel | about €8 |
| 250 | Diepholz | about €8 |
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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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