# Socioeconomic trends and charitable giving in Germany > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/socioeconomic-trends-and-charitable-giving-in-germany > Updated: 2026-09-15T20:00:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. In Germany, poverty risk is defined as having a net income below 60 percent of the median income. Data from the Federal Statistical Office indicates that in 2025, approximately 16.1 percent of the population was at risk of poverty, while 21.2 percent faced the threat of poverty or social exclusion. This definition encompasses social participation factors such as healthcare access, housing stability, and education, with retirees, single parents, and large families being the most frequently affected groups. Recent survey data from Yougov shows a decline in charitable giving within the country. While 38 percent of respondents claim to donate regularly or occasionally, measured behavior shows only 17 percent of the population donated during the first half of 2026. Obstacles to donating include personal financial constraints, doubts regarding fund effectiveness, and a lack of transparency. Political affiliation also influences habits, with Green Party voters showing the highest willingness to donate and AfD voters showing the lowest. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-15: Rheinland-Pfalz discusses opt-out organ donation model Organ donation rates are rising in Rheinland-Pfalz, prompting legislative discussions regarding an opt-out model. Meanwhile, German donation trends show a decline in general charitable giving. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-sees-decline-in-charitable-donations ### 2026-09-13: Germany poverty risk threshold linked to 60 percent of median income In Germany, 16.1 percent of the population is at risk of poverty, defined as having a net income below 60 percent of the median income. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-poverty-risk-threshold-linked-to-60-percent-of-median-income --- Cite as: Socioeconomic trends and charitable giving in Germany. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/socioeconomic-trends-and-charitable-giving-in-germany