Increasing Number of Women Receiving Basic Security in Old Age
(hib) More and more women in Germany are receiving basic security benefits in old age. According to the Federal Statistical Office, the share of women in the basic security recipient group has been increasing for years. In 2022, 61% of basic security recipients in old age were women, compared to 56% in 2017.
The reasons for this development are manifold. One factor is the higher life expectancy of women, which results in a longer period of time in which they are at risk of poverty in old age. In addition, women often earn less than men and accumulate less pension entitlements during their working lives.
The increase in the number of women receiving basic security in old age is a worrying trend. It shows that despite the progress that has been made in recent years, women are still disproportionately affected by poverty in old age.
The German government has taken some steps to address this issue. In 2019, it introduced a basic pension to supplement the pensions of low-income earners. The basic pension is paid out to people who have paid into the pension system for at least 35 years and have a monthly income below a certain level.
The basic pension has helped to reduce poverty among the elderly in Germany, but there is still more that needs to be done. The government should continue to work to ensure that women have equal opportunities to accumulate pension entitlements during their working lives. It should also consider increasing the level of the basic pension to ensure that all elderly people have a decent standard of living.
Immer mehr Frauen beziehen Grundsicherung im Alter
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