# Demographic aging in eastern German states

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/demographic-aging-in-eastern-german-states
> Updated: 2026-10-04T06:21:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sachsen-anhalt-population-reaches-average-age-of-484-years

### 2026-09-29: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thuringia-population-average-age-reaches-482-years

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Cite as: Demographic aging in eastern German states. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/demographic-aging-in-eastern-german-states