The Social Security Rate in Germany stands at 38.74 percent. Social Security Rate in Germany averaged 39.85 percent from 1981 until 2024, reaching an all time high of 42.53 percent in 2005 and a record low of 33.35 percent in 1981. source: Bundeszentralamt für Steuern

Social Security Rate in Germany is expected to reach 38.74 percent by the end of 2025, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Germany Social Security Rate is projected to trend around 38.74 percent in 2026, according to our econometric models.




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Corporate Tax Rate 30.00 30.00 percent Dec 2024
Personal Income Tax Rate 45.00 45.00 percent Dec 2024
Sales Tax Rate 19.00 19.00 percent Dec 2024
Social Security Rate 38.74 38.74 percent Dec 2024
Social Security Rate For Companies 19.42 19.42 percent Dec 2024
Social Security Rate For Employees 19.33 19.33 percent Dec 2024
Withholding Tax Rate 0.00 0.00 percent Dec 2024

Germany Social Security Rate
In Germany, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Germany because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
38.74 38.74 42.53 33.35 1981 - 2024 percent Yearly