Germany currently spends 751 billion euros on social benefits. Spending is rising particularly for unemployment benefit I, care allowances and social assistance.
The Federal Statistical Office has released the latest figures. According to the data, the level of benefits depends on the labour market situation, employment participation, inflation and demographic developments.
Spending is growing particularly strongly on unemployment benefit I, care allowances and social assistance. In contrast, costs for one other benefit are declining slightly.
The authority stresses that political decisions explain only part of the trend. Economic and social factors also play a role.
