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Press Release | 13.01.2021Number of Over-80s Will Stagnate Initially – and Then Rise Sharply from 2030

There are currently around 5.9 million people aged 80 or older living in Germany. The BiB has calculated that the number of people in this age group will initially remain more or less stable over the next ten years. more: Number of Over-80s Will Stagnate Initially – and Then Rise Sharply from 2030 …

Development of the population aged 80 and over (2000-2040*) (refer to: Number of Over-80s Will Stagnate Initially – and Then Rise Sharply from 2030) | Source: BiB

New Brochure | 18.12.202030 Years of German Unity & Diversity

After 30 years of unification, the demographic situation in Germany is highly diverse. A new brochure presents results on trends of convergence and persisting differences. more: 30 Years of German Unity & Diversity …

Pariser Platz mit Brandenburger Tor in Berlin (refer to: 30 Years of German Unity & Diversity) | Source: © Facundo/stock.adobe.com

Chart of the Month | 18.12.2020People Working in Social Professions: Highly Praised and Poorly Paid

People employed in social professions often have stressful working conditions and are paid fairly low salaries. This is in striking contrast to their publicly recognised relevance to the system. more: People Working in Social Professions: Highly Praised and Poorly Paid …

Krankenschwester hält älterem Patienten die Hand (refer to: People Working in Social Professions: Highly Praised and Poorly Paid) | Source: © Sandor Kacso / Adobe Stock

New Article in “European Journal of Aging” | 09.12.2020Are People Healthy Enough to Retire Later?

While many people are now enjoying longer, healthier lives, current retirement ages are posing challenges for both policymakers and retirees. A new study looked into whether there is potential to increase the retirement age in Europe. more: Are People Healthy Enough to Retire Later? …

3 Questions, 3 Answers | 08.12.2020Expansion of Childcare and Social Inequality

In the neighbour country Belgium, in contrast to Germany, higher educated women have about the same number of children as people with medium and low education. Is this associated with the expansion of childcare? more: Expansion of Childcare and Social Inequality …

Chart of the Month | 02.12.2020Rising Rentals in the Cities Increase Urban-Rural Migration

In Germany, around 2.8 million people move to a different district every year. While large cities were the preferred destination for internal migration until a few years ago, the surrounding communities are now becoming increasingly popular. more: Rising Rentals in the Cities Increase Urban-Rural Migration …

Umzugskartons auf einer Wiese (refer to: Rising Rentals in the Cities Increase Urban-Rural Migration) | Source: © the_burtons 2018 via Getty Images

BiB Working Paper 3/2020 | 16.11.2020Transition to Retirement from a Couples’ Perspective

More and more couples are asking themselves how to coordinate their transition to retirement. This working paper provides an overview of the current state of research. more: Transition to Retirement from a Couples’ Perspective …

Älteres Paar (refer to: Transition to Retirement from a Couples’ Perspective) | Source: Portra via Getty Images

Press Release | 16.10.2020Fathers on Average 34.6 Years Old at Childbirth in 2019

Two thirds of all men who became fathers of a child in 2019 were between 29 and 39 years of age (66%); only 6% were older than 44 years. Among mothers, 65% were between 29 and 39 years old and 0.3% were older than 44 years. more: Fathers on Average 34.6 Years Old at Childbirth in 2019 …

Neugeborenes Baby schläft auf der Schulter des Vaters (refer to: Fathers on Average 34.6 Years Old at Childbirth in 2019) | Source: © Monkey Business / Adobe Stock

Press Release | 30.09.2020New Study Shows Turnaround in East-West Migration

30 years after German unification, internal migration between eastern and western Germany is almost balanced. This is the result of a new study published in the journal Demographic Research. more: New Study Shows Turnaround in East-West Migration …

Foto S-Bahn fährt durch Bahnhof (refer to: New Study Shows Turnaround in East-West Migration) | Source: © Petair / Adobe Stock

New Article in “Sustainability” | 04.08.2020Reduced Commuting after First Childbirth Cuts Income

After the birth of the first child, mothers often reduce their commuting distance, whereas fathers do not. This reduction is associated with significant wage losses, as a new study shows. more: Reduced Commuting after First Childbirth Cuts Income …

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