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Chart of the MonthNumber of Suicides Decreases in Germany

In Germany, the number of suicides has been decreasing for the last two decades. Whereas 13,900 people took their own life in 1990, the number fell to only 9,900 in 2012. This is a decline of 29%. more: Number of Suicides Decreases in Germany …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Number of Suicides Decreases in Germany)

Chart of the MonthHigh Willingness to Continue Working after Retirement

About half of the population currently working in Germany aged 55 years and older considers continuing employment even after retirement. Self-employed workers are most likely to report a willingness to work longer (67%). more: High Willingness to Continue Working after Retirement …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: High Willingness to Continue Working after Retirement)

Chart of the Month – December 2013“Oh, Come, Little Children ...” But Large Families Have a Negative Image

In Germany, the share of large families is decreasing. While about 32% of the women born between 1933 and 1937 gave birth to three or more children, this is only true for ca. 15% of the birth cohorts of 1963 to 1967. more: “Oh, Come, Little Children ...” But Large Families Have a Negative Image …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: “Oh, Come, Little Children ...” But Large Families Have a Negative Image)

Chart of the Month – November 2013Germany Has the Oldest Population in Europe

With a median age of 45 years, Germany has the oldest population within the European Union. The German median age is three and a half years above the average value of all 28 EU member states (41.5 years). more: Germany Has the Oldest Population in Europe …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Germany Has the Oldest Population in Europe)

Chart of the Month – October 2013Mothers’ Income Has Slightly Increased

The monthly per capita income of mothers has slightly increased in recent years – regardless of the children's age. Whereas the net equivalent income of women with one child in its first year of life amounted to 1,300 Euro in 2006, it has increased to 1,460 Euro in 2011. more: Mothers’ Income Has Slightly Increased …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Mothers’ Income Has Slightly Increased)

Chart of the Month – September 2013Most Older People Are Optimistic about Their Future

The majority of people aged between 55 and 70 have a positive attitude towards life in old age. All in all, 43 percent of this age group in Germany are optimistic about the future, whilst only 10 percent have negative expectations. more: Most Older People Are Optimistic about Their Future …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Most Older People Are Optimistic about Their Future)

Chart of the Month – August 2013For the First Time Since 1974: More Working People than Retirees Among 60- to 65-Year-Olds

For the first time in nearly four decades, there are more working people than retirees in the age group of 60- to 65-year-olds. In the year 2012, approximately 42 percent of this age group were in paid work. more: For the First Time Since 1974: More Working People than Retirees Among 60- to 65-Year-Olds …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: For the First Time Since 1974: More Working People than Retirees Among 60- to 65-Year-Olds)

Chart of the Month – July 2013Living Space per Capita Reaches New High at 45 m²

In Germany, the trend towards greater living space per capita continues. Whereas in 1998, every inhabitant had 39 m² on average, the living space per capita has now increased to 45 m². more: Living Space per Capita Reaches New High at 45 m² …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Living Space per Capita Reaches New High at 45 m²)

Chart of the Month – June 2013Women’s Contribution to Household Income Remains Low

Women in Germany contribute on average less than a quarter (23 percent) to the total income in households. This means that their contribution has indeed risen by four percentage points between 1998 and 2008. more: Women’s Contribution to Household Income Remains Low …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Women’s Contribution to Household Income Remains Low)

Chart of the Month – May 2013Full-Time Employment Less Common among German Women than among other European Women

In Germany, full-time employment among women is less common than in other European countries. Only 41 percent of all 25 to 59 year olds work full-time, whereas the EU-average lies at 48 percent. more: Full-Time Employment Less Common among German Women than among other European Women …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Full-Time Employment Less Common among German Women than among other European Women)

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