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Chart of the MonthBooming Cities in Eastern Germany

Among all 401 German counties, the city of Leipzig has shown the highest population growth rate (in %) in recent years. more: Booming Cities in Eastern Germany …

The Table shows the population growth in German countries (2011-2016) (refer to: Booming Cities in Eastern Germany) | Source: BiB

New Article in “European Journal of Population”28 Years after Reunification: East-West Differences in Mortality Still Exist among Men

A new article in the European Journal of Population shows that there are still regional mortality differences in Germany disadvantaging the eastern and northern ‘Länder’.
more: 28 Years after Reunification: East-West Differences in Mortality Still Exist among Men …

Health (refer to: 28 Years after Reunification: East-West Differences in Mortality Still Exist among Men)

Chart of the MonthMany Women Move Workplace Closer to Their Home after First Childbirth

A study recently published by the Federal Institute for Population Research (BiB) in Wiesbaden shows how strongly commuting distances are influenced by the family environment. Accordingly, childless women and men cover approximately the same distance for their jobs. more: Many Women Move Workplace Closer to Their Home after First Childbirth …

The Figures show the average commuting distance before and after first birth. (refer to: Many Women Move Workplace Closer to Their Home after First Childbirth) | Source: BiB

New Research DirectorSebastian Klüsener to head the Research Area of Demographic Change and Ageing as of August 2018

He will be succeeding Dr. Evelyn Grünheid, who is retiring after 22 years at the Institute. Sebastian Klüsener previously worked as a researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research. more: Sebastian Klüsener to head the Research Area of Demographic Change and Ageing as of August 2018 …

Dr. Sebastian Klüsener (refer to: Sebastian Klüsener to head the Research Area of Demographic Change and Ageing as of August 2018)

Chart of the MonthFertility Treatments Are Associated with Intense Stress

Since they are unable to conceive naturally, more and more couples in Germany are taking advantage of the services of fertility centres. In 2011, approximately 50,000 women decided to undergo artificial insemination. By 2016, the number had already increased to 63,000. more: Fertility Treatments Are Associated with Intense Stress …

The Figures show the imaginability of alternatives to fertility treatment. (refer to: Fertility Treatments Are Associated with Intense Stress) | Source: BiB

Chart of the MonthGermany Ranges in the Middle Concerning Young Adult Immigration

Due to immigration from abroad, the age group of 30 to 35-year-olds has risen on the average by 700,000 people per year in recent decades, representing an increase in this age group of 10% compared to the population born in Germany. more: Germany Ranges in the Middle Concerning Young Adult Immigration …

The Figures show the share of 30- to 35-year olds in the total population and the estimated share of immigrants. (refer to: Germany Ranges in the Middle Concerning Young Adult Immigration) | Source: BiB

Chart of the MonthAverage Household Size Continues to Shrink

Based on calculations with Microcensus data, the Federal Institute for Population Research (BiB) has pointed out that currently 2.01 people share a common household in Germany – in 1991 the average number was still 2.27. more: Average Household Size Continues to Shrink …

Bar Chart of Average Household Size by Federal States (Länder) (refer to: Average Household Size Continues to Shrink) | Source: BiB

BiB Data and Technical Report 2/2018Family in Pictures (FiB 2015): The Study’s Methodology Report

The methodology report for the Family in Pictures study has been published. It describes a new method for capturing concepts of family. more: Family in Pictures (FiB 2015): The Study’s Methodology Report …

Cover „Daten- und Methodenbericht 2/2018“ (refer to: Family in Pictures (FiB 2015): The Study’s Methodology Report)

Chart of the MonthOne in Nine Aged between 65 and 74 is Gainfully Employed

In Germany, more and more people are working beyond the usual retirement age limit. In 2002, 4.2 percent of the people aged between 65 and 74 years were gainfully employed. In the following years, this share only increased moderately and has been accelerating since 2010. Today, the employment rate of this age group is 11.4 percent. more: One in Nine Aged between 65 and 74 is Gainfully Employed …

Line Chart of Employment rate of the 65 to 74 year-olds (refer to: One in Nine Aged between 65 and 74 is Gainfully Employed) | Source: BiB

RelaunchBiB Website Gets a Fresh Look

The focus of the relaunch is on a more modern design and an optimised navigation. The English version will still be extended and extensively revised in the next weeks. more: BiB Website Gets a Fresh Look …

Pinsel und Malerpalette mit bunten Farben (refer to: BiB Website Gets a Fresh Look)

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