Federal Government Publishes Article on Social Security Figures for 2024
November 6, 2024, 10:30 AM | Berlin
The Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (BMAS) has released an article entitled “Calculation Values in Social Insurance” on its website. The article provides an overview of the key social security figures that will apply in 2024.
These figures are used to calculate social security contributions and benefits, including pensions, health insurance, unemployment insurance, and long-term care insurance.
Key Social Security Figures for 2024
- Contribution assessment ceiling: €10,020 per month or €120,240 per year
- Earnings limit for mini-jobs: €560 per month or €6,720 per year
- Standard contribution rate (combined employer and employee): 18.6%
- Health insurance contribution rate: 14.6% (including 0.9% for nursing care)
- Unemployment insurance contribution rate: 2.6%
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Long-term care insurance contribution rate:
- For childless people aged 23 and over: 3.05%
- For people with children aged 23 and over: 2.85%
- For people with children under the age of 23: 2.65%
Changes from 2023
The following changes will apply to social security figures in 2024:
- The contribution assessment ceiling will increase by €520 per month or €6,240 per year.
- The earnings limit for mini-jobs will increase by €20 per month or €240 per year.
- The standard contribution rate will remain the same.
- The health insurance contribution rate will increase by 0.2 percentage points, to 14.6%.
- The unemployment insurance contribution rate will remain the same.
- The long-term care insurance contribution rate will decrease by 0.1 percentage points for people aged 23 and over, and by 0.2 percentage points for people with children under the age of 23.
Impact of the Changes
The changes to social security figures will have a number of impacts, including:
- Higher social security contributions for employees and employers
- Higher health insurance premiums
- Lower long-term care insurance contributions for some people
- Increased government revenue
The changes are intended to ensure the financial sustainability of social security programs in the long term.
Additional Information
The full article from the BMAS can be found on the ministry’s website at the following link:
The article is available in German only.
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