Poverty and living standards in Vorpommern-Greifswald (Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany): official figures
In 2023, Vorpommern-Greifswald recorded a share of residents under 65 living on basic income support (Bürgergeld, formerly Hartz IV) of 10.7%, compared with 6.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 69th highest of 400 districts. It was 10.9% in 2019.
How high is child poverty in Vorpommern-Greifswald?
At 13.7 in 2023, the number of children under 15 per 100 living in households on basic income support in Vorpommern-Greifswald ranked 115th highest of 400 German districts (district median 10.2). That is down from 15.3 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 Vorpommern-Greifswald?
In 2023, Vorpommern-Greifswald recorded a share of people aged 65 and over receiving basic income support in old age of 1.6%, compared with 2.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 94th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 0.9%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many households get Wohngeld in Vorpommern-Greifswald?
At 32.1 in 2022, the number of households per 1,000 receiving housing benefit (Wohngeld) in Vorpommern-Greifswald ranked 5th highest of 400 German districts (district median 14.7). It was also 32.1 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 Vorpommern-Greifswald?
At 31.0% in 2023, the share of households with a net income below €1,500 a month in Vorpommern-Greifswald ranked 14th highest of 400 German districts (district median 23.1%). In 2019 the figure was 38.4%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people are in debt in Vorpommern-Greifswald?
In 2023, Vorpommern-Greifswald recorded a share of adults who are over-indebted (private debtors) of 8.2%, compared with 7.5% in the median German district, which ranks it 148th highest of 400 districts. It was 10.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many personal bankruptcies are there in Vorpommern-Greifswald?
In 2023, Vorpommern-Greifswald had 0.83 personal insolvency cases per 1,000 adults, compared with 0.81 in the median German district, which ranks it 189th highest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 0.92.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow much is rent in Vorpommern-Greifswald?
At about €8 in 2024, the asking rent per square metre for advertised flats (rounded to the euro) in Vorpommern-Greifswald ranked 156th lowest of 400 German districts (district median about €9). It was about €6 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the crime rate in Vorpommern-Greifswald?
In 2022, Vorpommern-Greifswald had 6,602 recorded crimes per 100,000 residents, compared with 5,341 in the median German district, which ranks it 116th highest of 400 districts. That is up from 5,984 in 2018.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many single parents receive Bürgergeld in Vorpommern-Greifswald?
At 13.5% in 2023, the share of single parents among working-age people on basic income support in Vorpommern-Greifswald ranked 64th lowest of 400 German districts (district median 14.9%). In 2019 the figure was 13.2%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow Vorpommern-Greifswald compares with other districts in Germany
Residents under 65 on basic income support (%) (2023)
Vorpommern-Greifswald ranks 69 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis | 10.8% |
| 67 | Leipzig, Kreisfreie Stadt | 10.8% |
| 68 | Unna | 10.7% |
| 69 | Vorpommern-Greifswald | 10.7% |
| 70 | Nordhausen | 10.7% |
| 71 | Anhalt-Bitterfeld | 10.7% |
| 72 | Burgenlandkreis | 10.7% |
Children under 15 on basic income support per 100 (2023)
Vorpommern-Greifswald ranks 116 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 113 | Pinneberg | 13.8 |
| 114 | Passau, Kreisfreie Stadt | 13.7 |
| 115 | Vorpommern-Rügen | 13.7 |
| 116 | Vorpommern-Greifswald | 13.7 |
| 117 | Weimar, Kreisfreie Stadt | 13.6 |
| 118 | Helmstedt | 13.6 |
| 119 | Lippe | 13.6 |
Over-65s on basic income support in old age (%) (2023)
Vorpommern-Greifswald ranks 307 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 304 | Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge | 1.7% |
| 305 | Trier-Saarburg | 1.6% |
| 306 | Oberallgäu | 1.6% |
| 307 | Vorpommern-Greifswald | 1.6% |
| 308 | Salzlandkreis | 1.6% |
| 309 | Neuburg-Schrobenhausen | 1.6% |
| 310 | Forchheim | 1.6% |
Asking rent for advertised flats (€ per m², rounded) (2024)
Vorpommern-Greifswald ranks 315 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Wiedervermietungsmieten inserierter Wohnungen (Angebotsmieten)
| Rank | Area | Asking rent for advertised flats (€ per m², rounded) |
|---|---|---|
| 312 | Cottbus, Kreisfreie Stadt | about €8 |
| 313 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | about €8 |
| 314 | Nordwestmecklenburg | about €8 |
| 315 | Vorpommern-Greifswald | about €8 |
| 316 | Ludwigslust-Parchim | about €8 |
| 317 | Halle (Saale), Kreisfreie Stadt | about €8 |
| 318 | Ilm-Kreis | 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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