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Demographic aging in eastern German states

Overview

Demographic data from late 2025 indicates an aging population trend across eastern German states.

In Thuringia, the average age reached 48.2 years by December 31, 2025, marking a 2.0-year increase since 2011. This figure is 3.2 years higher than the German national average of 45.0 years. The state reported a gender age gap of 3.3 years, with women averaging 49.8 years and men 46.5 years.

Similarly, Sachsen-Anhalt reported an average age of 48.4 years as of December 31, 2025, an increase of 1.5 years since 2011. The average age in Sachsen-Anhalt is 3.4 years above the national average. The state recorded a 3.8-year gender gap, with women averaging 50.3 years and men 46.5 years. Sachsen-Anhalt is noted as having the oldest population among Germany’s 16 federal states.

Entities

Brazil · Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Thuringian State Statistical Office · Sachsen-Anhalt · Germany

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Sachsen-Anhalt population reaches average age of 48.4 years

    Sachsen-Anhalt has become Germany's oldest federal state, with an average population age of 48.4 years as of late 2025, significantly exceeding the national average.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Thuringia population average age reaches 48.2 years

    As of late 2025, the average age in Thuringia is 48.2 years, significantly higher than the German national average of 45.0 years.

Sources

22places.de · dubisthalle.de · hallanzeiger.de · redaktion-paedagogik.de