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Chart of the Month | 29.10.2014Marital Age Continues to Increase in Germany

Couples in Germany continue to postpone marriage into later ages. In 2012, men were on average 32.2 years at their first marriage, women were 29.9 years. In 1990, men still married for the first time at a mean age of 27.9 years, women were 25.2 years. more: Marital Age Continues to Increase in Germany …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Marital Age Continues to Increase in Germany)

Chart of the Month | 17.09.2014Birth Surplus Only in the City States of Berlin and Hamburg

The number of live births replaces the number of deaths in Germany only by about 77 percent. Approximately 675,000 children who were born in 2012 were offset by approximately 870,000 deaths. more: Birth Surplus Only in the City States of Berlin and Hamburg …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Birth Surplus Only in the City States of Berlin and Hamburg)

Chart of the Month | 27.08.2014Personal Freedom Is Increasingly Important for a Good Relationship

Loving your partner and allowing him personal freedom – these are the two key components for a good relationship according to young Germans. Among the 20–39 year old people, 98% agreed with these statements. more: Personal Freedom Is Increasingly Important for a Good Relationship …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Personal Freedom Is Increasingly Important for a Good Relationship)

Chart of the Month | 29.07.2014Births as of Age 40 Are Rare

Even though the average child-bearing age of mothers in Germany has been increasing steadily for years, the share of mothers aged 40 and older is still quite low. In 2012, only 4.2% of mothers were 40 or older at childbirth. more: Births as of Age 40 Are Rare …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Births as of Age 40 Are Rare)

Chart of the Month | 17.06.2014Two Contributors per Pensioner

The numerical ratio of contributors to the German old-age pension scheme to old-age pensioners is currently at 2:1. This is a result of calculations by researchers of the BiB. more: Two Contributors per Pensioner …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Two Contributors per Pensioner)

European Population Conference 2014 | 05.06.2014BiB Researchers at the EPC 2014

Focusing on the topic “Transitions: Opportunities and Threats”, this year’s European Population Conference (EPC) will take place from 25–28 June 2014 in Budapest (Hungary). more: BiB Researchers at the EPC 2014 …

Logo of the European Population Conference 2014 (refer to: BiB Researchers at the EPC 2014)

Chart of the Month | 19.05.201429 Percent of the Eligible Voters in Germany Have University-Entrance Diploma

In Germany, around 29% of the eligible voters have the general qualification for university entrance. Researchers of the BiB found out that the share of people eligible to vote with at least university-entrance diploma was considerably rising within the last years. more: 29 Percent of the Eligible Voters in Germany Have University-Entrance Diploma …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: 29 Percent of the Eligible Voters in Germany Have University-Entrance Diploma)

Chart of the Month | 29.04.2014An Increasing Number of Young Women Is Mobile for Job-Related Reasons

More and more young women in Germany accept mobility demands caused by their job. This is a result researchers of the BiB found while comparing 30-year-old women and men from different birth cohorts. more: An Increasing Number of Young Women Is Mobile for Job-Related Reasons …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: An Increasing Number of Young Women Is Mobile for Job-Related Reasons)

Chart of the Month | 21.03.2014Germany on Place Five in International Development Ranking

According to the Human Development Index (HDI), which describes the state of development of a country on a scale of 0 to 1, Germany currently ranks fifth with a value of 0.920. more: Germany on Place Five in International Development Ranking …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Germany on Place Five in International Development Ranking)

Chart of the Month | 19.02.2014Number of Suicides Decreases in Germany

In Germany, the number of suicides has been decreasing for the last two decades. Whereas 13,900 people took their own life in 1990, the number fell to only 9,900 in 2012. This is a decline of 29%. more: Number of Suicides Decreases in Germany …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Number of Suicides Decreases in Germany)

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