Frequency of eating out in Germany 2019-2024

Eating out is a popular pastime in Germany, with almost 51 million people sometimes doing so in 2024, and over 11 million people stating they often did so. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and subsequent closures of restaurants influenced figures for 2020 and 2021.
The Allensbach Market and Advertising Media Analysis (Allensbacher Markt- und Werbeträgeranalyse or AWA in German) determines attitudes, consumer habits and media usage of the population in Germany on a broad statistical basis.

Bon appetit

Germany has a varied restaurant landscape. Around 280 of them had one Michelin star, while just ten were ranked as three-star restaurants. Michelin stars are a prestigious rating system awarded to restaurants by the Michelin Guide, an internationally renowned publication. Restaurants can receive one, two, or three stars, each indicating a distinct level of excellence. The stars are awarded based on five criteria: the quality of the ingredients, the mastery of cooking techniques, the harmony of flavors, the chef’s personality reflected in the cuisine, and consistency over time and across the menu. Michelin stars are highly coveted and signify culinary excellence on an international scale.

Taste of success

Growing revenues in the restaurant sector are a trend that is predicted to continue. Again, 2020 and 2021 put a dent in predictions, but the industry is predicted to pick up after 2022 and exeed 55 billion euros by 2025.