Germany's average citizen: income, wealth and health snapshot

Germany’s typical adult is 1.73 m tall, weighs about 78 kg and is in the mid‑40s age range. Over half of adults are classified as overweight by BMI, most live in rented homes and the median income for full‑time workers in 2025 was €54,066, well above the EU average.

A UBS Global Wealth Report shows that while the average German net‑worth is $346,000, the median (mid‑point) wealth is only $54,000 – just 15 % of the average. The country has roughly 2.65 million dollar‑millionaires and 193 billionaires, placing it among the world’s wealthiest nations, yet the median figure reveals deep wealth inequality.

These statistics illustrate that Germany’s strong average earnings mask a pronounced divide between the affluent minority and the majority of households.