Germany vs Spain: Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family

Germany
7.8%
in 2025
Spain
8.9%
in 2025
Germany rank
11th
Spain rank
8th

Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family over time

  • Germany
  • Spain
051015201420192025

How they compare

Spain currently reports 8.9% against 7.8% in Germany, a difference of 1.1%.

That makes Spain's figure about 1.1 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 11th and Spain ranks 8th of 47 countries.

Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Spain Difference Ahead
2010s 8.9% 9.5% 0.6% Spain
2020s 7.6% 8.6% 1.0% Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family, Germany or Spain?
Spain, at 8.9% against 7.8% in Germany as of 2025.
What is the difference in persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family between Germany and Spain?
1.1%, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Spain?
12 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2025.
How do Germany and Spain rank globally for persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family?
Germany ranks 11th and Spain ranks 8th of 47 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family (relatives) for a drink or meal at least once a month by employment status and income quintile. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Persons who cannot afford to get-together with friends or family (relatives) for a drink or meal at least once a month by employment status and income quintile
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
53 places, 572 data points, 2014–2025
Last refreshed