Over -indebtedness
Singles are looking for help with debt consultations
On average, 32,976 euros – so many debts had those who were looking for help with debt counseling in 2024. People from a certain group of people are particularly common there.
Singles are often looking for help at debt counseling centers in Germany than other population groups. More than every second person seeking advice (51.2 percent) lived in one household alone, as the Federal Statistical Office announced on the basis of data for 2024.
On average, the singles with 30,858 euros were a little less indebted than the entirety of the advisors with 32,976 euros. According to the numbers of the Wiesbaden statisticians, men who live alone had an average of 33,083 euros higher debts than women living alone (27,650 euros).
The most common trigger of over -indebtedness was illness, addiction or accident (18.1 percent) and unemployment (17.4 percent). A separation from the partner or a failed independence also gives people in an annoyance financially.
Older people often have significantly higher debts
According to the figures, people aged 35 to 45 took advantage of debt counseling in this country. In 2024, this age group made up more than a quarter (28 percent) of the advisory people.
Another observation of the statisticians: With increasing age, the average debt mountain also increases. For those under 25 years, the average liabilities were 11,269 euros, and 46,847 euros for people aged 65 and over. While the younger ones are particularly in chalk for telecommunications companies, older bank loans predominate.
dpa
Source: Stern
