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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)

Chart of the MonthLarge Families Have Become Rare

Over the past few decades, the proportion of women with three children or more has dropped continuously. This is the result of an investigation carried out by the BiB, in which the final numbers of children of women upon completion of their reproductive period were compared. more: Large Families Have Become Rare …

The bar chart illustrates the Women according to the number of children. (refer to: Large Families Have Become Rare)

Chart of the MonthHow Tiger and Dragon Influence Reproductive Behaviour

In some parts of Asia, Chinese astrology with its twelve signs of the zodiac has a strong impact on the reproductive behaviour. Indicators of this are noticeable fluctuations in the annual numbers of live births. more: How Tiger and Dragon Influence Reproductive Behaviour …

The picture shows a bar chart which illustrates the deviation of birth rates in Taiwan compared to the 12-year average. (refer to: How Tiger and Dragon Influence Reproductive Behaviour)

New BookComparison of the Demographic Situations in Korea and Germany in the Light of Reunification

Is the demographic experience in Germany after reunification suitable to serve as a model for the situation in Korea in the event of reunification? This question is the central issue of the book.
more: Comparison of the Demographic Situations in Korea and Germany in the Light of Reunification …

Cover “Demographics of Korea and Germany” (refer to: Comparison of the Demographic Situations in Korea and Germany in the Light of Reunification)

Succesful HabilitationSuccesful Habilitation in Sociology by Dr. Heiko Rüger at Mainz University

In his habilitation thesis, the BiB scientist analyses the connection of job-related spatial mobility with family, career and quality of life. In an interview, he comments on key findings of his research. more: Succesful Habilitation in Sociology by Dr. Heiko Rüger at Mainz University …

PD Dr. Heiko Rüger (refer to: Succesful Habilitation in Sociology by Dr. Heiko Rüger at Mainz University)

BiB Data and Technical Report 3/2017Methodology Report on the Second Wave of the TOP Study

The second wave of TOP focuses on the transitions to retirement, the realisation of activity intentions, particularly on the labour market, as part of a multi-stage model of action as well as on the changes in the potentials of older adults over the course of time. more: Methodology Report on the Second Wave of the TOP Study …

Logo of the research project “Transitions and Old Age Potential” (refer to: Methodology Report on the Second Wave of the TOP Study)

Chart of the MonthOne in Four Newborns Has a Mother Aged 35 or Older

191,345 children were born in Germany in 2015, whose mothers were 35 years of age or older. This corresponds to a share of 25.9 percent of all live births according to a recent calculation at the BiB. more: One in Four Newborns Has a Mother Aged 35 or Older …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: One in Four Newborns Has a Mother Aged 35 or Older)

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