In 2024, social security benefits in Germany received another significant increase of 51 euros. The payments are to help the unemployed or those unable to work and prior to 2023, had often increased by less than 10 euros per year. However, in 2024, the amount of money given out per month increased from 502 euros to 563.
Increase in social security benefits in Germany from 2005 to 2024
(in euros)
Until June 30, 2007, there was a standard rate benefit in East Germany of 331 euros per month. From July 2007, the amount of money given out was the same in East and West Germany.
The figures for 2012 were taken from the Hamburger Abendblatt on August 15, 2012. The figures for 2013 to 2021 were taken from the website of the Federal Employment Agency (including the leaflet SGB II at different times).
* Payments preceding 2023 were from the scheme often referred to as Hartz IV, but since 2023 the scheme has been officially changed to Bürgergeld.
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