Every fifth Hesse lives alone: a look at loneliness!

Every fifth Hesse lives alone: a look at loneliness!

Hessen, Deutschland - in Hesse can be observed in a remarkable trend: over 21% of the population now lives alone. This number comes from the microcensus in 2024 and corresponds to around 1.3 million people of the 6.2 million inhabitants in our state. The increase in the sole living is a reflection of demographic change and social changes in recent years. A look at the age structure shows that 34% of these living alone are 65 years or older. This makes it clear that older people in particular often live alone, which is also confirmed nationwide by destatis.de.

The range of age groups is wide: 25% are between 50 and 64 years old, while 24% can be found in the age group from 18 to 34 years. Interestingly, 17% of those living alone are between 35 and 49 years old. The gender ratio is relatively balanced: 48% of those living alone are men and 52% women.

Where do the people living alone live?

Another interesting point is the distribution of single -person households by place of residence. Around 50% of households live alone in the big cities with over 100,000 inhabitants, while in central cities (20,000 to 100,000 inhabitants) the proportion is 41%. In small cities (5,000 to 20,000 inhabitants), this proportion is significantly lower and is 18%. But also in rural communities with less than 5,000 inhabitants there is a respectable share of 36% of one -person households.

The concerns of the only living alone

How are the people living alone in Hesse? A worrying number shows that around 29% of Hesse, who lives alone, are threatened by poverty. For comparison: This proportion is 16%in the total population. This problem is not only locally, but also has similarities nationwide. According to Destatis.de, 29% of those living in Germany are at risk of poverty, which represents an alarming development for society.

In addition, another look at loneliness describes that 25.8% of those who live alone often feel lonely. Youngers under the age of 30 are particularly affected, in which this proportion is according to hessenschau.de is 35.9%. These numbers throw a light on the challenges in front of which many people in Hesse are facing.

summarized, the current statistics not only show the growing number of people living alone, but also illustrate that many of them are socially and financially endangered. The demographic change, the high professional mobility and the changing educational landscape are cornerstones that lead to this phenomenon. It remains to be seen how society and politics will react to these developments.