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Real consumers of Germany, profiled by Frequent Research.

Know them by age and gender.

  • CapitalBerlin
  • CurrencyEuro (EUR)
  • LanguagesGerman
Explore the panel Get the panel book 1,667,357profiled consumers33profile tables€Euro
  • GenderFemales50.1% · 835,346
  • Age30-4940% · 666,943
  • Education (highest level completed)Secondary / high school graduate28.6% · 476,864
  • Occupation / Employment StatusFull-Time Employee40.5% · 675,280
  • Marital StatusMarried / Civil Partnership43.5% · 725,300
  • Life Stage / GenerationMillennials (born 1981–1996)35% · 583,575
  • Ethnicity / Population BackgroundGerman80% · 1,333,886
  • State (Bundesland) DistributionNorth Rhine-Westphalia21.5% · 358,482
  • Annual Household Income (gross, EUR)Middle Household Income · €48,000 – €64,99924% · 400,166
  • Annual Personal Income (gross, EUR)Lower-Middle Income · €21,000 – €29,99921.1% · 351,812
  • Home Category (living arrangement)Own Primary Residence41.5% · 691,953
  • Dwelling TypeApartment / Flat – with balcony or garden20.6% · 343,476
  • Parents of Children (age of youngest child)18+ Years (adult children)32.4% · 540,224
  • AutomotiveMass-Market Car Owners38.1% · 635,263
At a glance

Germany in 7 numbers

  • 1,667,357profiled consumers in Germany
  • Gender50.1%Females
  • Age40%30-49
  • Where they live21.5%North Rhine-Westphalia
  • Occupation40.5%Full-Time Employee
  • Personal income21.1%Lower-Middle Income · €21,000 – €29,999
  • Technology18%Android Smartphone Users

Who they are

Gender, age, marital status, education and life stage.

Gender

2 groups
  • 49.9%832,011 Males
  • 50.1%835,346 Females

Largest group: Females at 50.1%

Age

5 groups
3.6%60,02513-17 19.6%326,80218-29 40%666,94330-49 23.6%393,49650-64 13.2%220,09165+

Largest group: 30-49 at 40%

Education (highest level completed)

9 groups
  • Less than secondary / high school14.9%248,436
  • Secondary / high school graduate28.6%476,864
  • Post-secondary vocational / technical training17.1%285,118
  • Some college / university – no degree9.9%165,068
  • Associate / short-cycle tertiary diploma2.9%48,353
  • Bachelor's degree16%266,777
  • Master's degree (MA, MSc, MBA, etc.)7.9%131,721
  • Professional degree (MD, DDS, LLB, JD, etc.)1.8%30,012
  • Doctorate (PhD, EdD)0.9%15,006

Largest group: Secondary / high school graduate at 28.6%

Marital Status

5 groups
  • Married / Civil Partnership43.5%725,300
  • Single / Never Married29.5%491,870
  • Divorced9.4%156,732
  • Widowed / Separated7.5%125,052
  • Living with Partner (Cohabiting)10.1%168,403

Largest group: Married / Civil Partnership at 43.5%

Life Stage / Generation

5 groups
  • Millennials (born 1981–1996)35%583,575
  • Gen X (born 1965–1980)26.3%438,515
  • Gen Z (born 1997–2012)20.1%335,139
  • Baby Boomers (born 1946–1964)15.2%253,438
  • Silent Generation (born before 1946)3.4%56,690

Largest group: Millennials (born 1981–1996) at 35%

Work & money

What they do, what they earn and how they bank.

Occupation / Employment Status

11 groups
  • Full-Time Employee40.5%675,280
  • Retired16.7%278,449
  • Part-Time Employee10.1%168,403
  • Student8.9%148,395
  • Homemaker6.8%113,380
  • Self-Employed / Contract / Freelance5.3%88,370
  • Disabled / Not Able to Work3.4%56,690
  • Unemployed2.9%48,353
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Largest group: Full-Time Employee at 40.5%

Annual Household Income (gross, EUR)

10 groups
3.3%55,023Very Low Household Income · Below €21,000 16.1%268,444Low Household Income · €21,000 – €33,999 22.6%376,823Lower-Middle Household Income · €34,000 – €47,999 24%400,166Middle Household Income · €48,000 – €64,999 14.4%240,099Upper-Middle Household Income · €65,000 – €84,999 10.2%170,070Comfortable Household Income · €85,000 – €109,999 5.5%91,705Affluent Household Income · €110,000 – €149,999 2%33,347High Household Income · €150,000 – €219,999 1.1%18,341Very High Household Income · €220,000 – €359,999 0.8%13,339Top Household Income Tier · €360,000 and above

Largest group: Middle Household Income · €48,000 – €64,999 at 24%

Annual Personal Income (gross, EUR)

10 groups
2.7%45,019Very Low Income · Below €12,000 15.3%255,106Low Income · €12,000 – €20,999 21.1%351,812Lower-Middle Income · €21,000 – €29,999 18.6%310,128Middle Income · €30,000 – €39,999 14.5%241,767Upper-Middle Income · €40,000 – €49,999 15.7%261,775Comfortable Income · €50,000 – €69,999 7.9%131,721Affluent Income · €70,000 – €99,999 2.2%36,682High Income · €100,000 – €139,999 1.1%18,341Very High Income · €140,000 – €229,999 0.9%15,006Top Income Tier · €230,000 and above

Largest group: Lower-Middle Income · €21,000 – €29,999 at 21.1%

Banking & Financial Services

12 groups
  • Credit Card Holders19.4%323,467
  • Debit Card Users15.1%251,771
  • Online / Mobile Banking Users13.6%226,761
  • Digital Wallet / Mobile Money Users9.2%153,397
  • Home Loan / Mortgage Holders8.7%145,060
  • Life Insurance Policy Holders8.2%136,723
  • Mutual Fund Investors5.3%88,370
  • Personal Loan Holders5.2%86,703
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Largest group: Credit Card Holders at 19.4%

Home & family

Homes, ownership, children and family life.

Home Category (living arrangement)

5 groups
  • Own Primary Residence41.5%691,953
  • Rent Primary Residence37.2%620,257
  • Live with Family Member(s) in Their Residence12.6%210,087
  • Live in Student / University Accommodation3.9%65,027
  • Other Living Arrangement4.8%80,033

Largest group: Own Primary Residence at 41.5%

Dwelling Type

11 groups
  • 20.6%343,476Apartment / Flat – with balcony or garden
  • 18.4%306,794Semi-Detached House
  • 16%266,777Terraced / Row House / Townhouse
  • 14.1%235,097Apartment / Flat – no outside space
  • 13.3%221,758Detached House
  • 6.7%111,713Condominium / Serviced Apartment
  • 4%66,694Bungalow / Single-Storey House
  • 1.9%31,680Cottage / Farmhouse
  • 1.9%31,680Dormitory / Hostel / Group Quarters
  • 1.7%28,345Other Dwelling Type
  • 1.4%23,343Mobile Home / Caravan

Largest group: Apartment / Flat – with balcony or garden at 20.6%

Parents of Children (age of youngest child)

5 groups
12.2%203,4180-2 Years 14.3%238,4323-6 Years 21%350,1457-12 Years 20.1%335,13913-17 Years 32.4%540,22418+ Years (adult children)

Largest group: 18+ Years (adult children) at 32.4%

Parenting, Family & Household Roles

12 groups
  • Household Head / Main Earner17.6%293,455
  • Primary Grocery Shoppers15.1%251,771
  • Dual-Income Households13.7%228,428
  • Household Budget Managers12.9%215,089
  • Single Parents8.8%146,727
  • Children's Education Decision Makers7.9%131,721
  • New Parents (child under 1 year)4.8%80,033
  • Childcare / Nanny Service Users4.8%80,033
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Largest group: Household Head / Main Earner at 17.6%

Household Services & Maintenance

9 groups
  • Household Service Decision Makers19.7%328,469
  • Residential Cleaning / Domestic Help Users16.3%271,779
  • Electrical Repair Service Customers12.4%206,752
  • Laundry / Dry-Cleaning Service Users12%200,083
  • Home Maintenance & Handyman Service Users11.7%195,081
  • Plumbing Service Customers10.1%168,403
  • Landlords & Property Managers8.1%135,056
  • Pest-Control Service Customers5.1%85,035
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Largest group: Household Service Decision Makers at 19.7%

Where they live

Regions and background across the country.

Ethnicity / Population Background

8 groups
  • German80%1,333,886
  • Turkish origin4%66,694
  • Russian-German / post-Soviet origin3%50,021
  • Romanian / other Eastern European3%50,021
  • Polish origin2.5%41,684
  • Syrian / Middle Eastern origin2.5%41,684
  • Italian / Greek / Southern European2.5%41,684
  • Other ethnic groups / minorities2.5%41,684

Largest group: German at 80%

State (Bundesland) Distribution

16 groups
  • North Rhine-Westphalia21.5%358,482
  • Bavaria15.4%256,773
  • Baden-Württemberg13.3%221,758
  • Lower Saxony9.7%161,734
  • Hesse7.5%125,052
  • Saxony5%83,368
  • Rhineland-Palatinate4.9%81,700
  • Berlin4.9%81,700
  • Schleswig-Holstein3.4%56,690
  • Brandenburg2.9%48,353
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Largest group: North Rhine-Westphalia at 21.5%

What they own & use

Cars, devices, travel, lifestyle and media.

Automotive

  • 38.1%635,263Mass-Market Car Owners
  • 21.1%351,812Car Insurance Policy Holders
  • 7.1%118,382Electric Vehicle (EV) Owners
  • 7.1%118,382Vehicle Service & Repair Decision Makers
All 11 groups

Technology & Digital Usage

  • 18%300,124Android Smartphone Users
  • 13.4%223,426iOS Smartphone Users
  • 11.3%188,4115G Mobile Network Users
  • 10%166,736Generative AI & Chatbot Users
All 11 groups

Travel

  • 19.1%318,465Frequent Domestic Travellers (3+ trips a year)
  • 14.8%246,769Family Vacationers
  • 12.2%203,418International Travellers
  • 9.7%161,734Business Travellers
All 12 groups

Lifestyle & Hobbies

  • 12.9%215,089Holistic Wellness Enthusiasts (spa retreats, detox, wellbeing)
  • 11.9%198,415DIY & Home Improvement Enthusiasts
  • 10.3%171,738Eco-Conscious / Sustainable Living Consumers
  • 9.9%165,068Arts, Crafts & Hobby Enthusiasts
All 12 groups

Media & Entertainment

  • 18.7%311,796OTT / Subscription Video Streaming Subscribers
  • 13%216,756Music Streaming Users
  • 12.3%205,085Linear / Pay-TV Viewers
  • 10.1%168,403Free Ad-Supported Video Platform Viewers
All 10 groups

Tobacco, Nicotine & Alcohol Consumers (adults of legal age)

  • 27%450,186Beer Consumers
  • 21.6%360,149Non-Tobacco / Nicotine Users
  • 16.4%273,447Adult Tobacco Product Users
  • 12.8%213,422Wine & Spirits Consumers
All 9 groups

Consumer Electronics Ownership & Purchase

  • 14.5%241,767Laptop / Desktop Computer Owners
  • 14.3%238,432Consumer Electronics Purchase Decision Makers
  • 11.7%195,081Smart TV Owners
  • 10.5%175,072Audio / Headphone Device Owners
All 10 groups

Content Creators & Social Media Influence

  • 20.1%335,139Casual Social Media Content Posters
  • 15%250,104Photo & Visual Content Creators
  • 13%216,756Short-Form Video Creators
  • 12%200,083Long-Form Video Creators
All 10 groups

Audience profiles

Ready-made audiences for shopping, sport, gaming, beauty, pets, food and health.

Shopping Behaviour & Consumer Preference Sports Interest & Participation Gaming Beauty, Fashion & Personal Care Pet Ownership & Pet Care Food & Beverages (at home) Health, Disability & Healthcare Luxury & Premium Consumer Restaurant & Food Delivery Consumers

Shopping Behaviour & Consumer Preference

  1. Value & Discount Seekers13%216,7562
  2. Online Shoppers18.6%310,1281
  3. In-Store Shoppers11%183,4093
  • Online Shoppers18.6%310,128
  • Value & Discount Seekers13%216,756
  • In-Store Shoppers11%183,409
  • Omnichannel Shoppers10.6%176,740
  • Fashion & Apparel Shoppers9.1%151,729
  • Brand-Loyal Shoppers7.1%118,382
  • Home & Furnishing Shoppers6.1%101,709
  • Impulse Buyers5.4%90,037
  • Cross-Border Online Shoppers5.3%88,370
  • Second-Hand & Re-Commerce Shoppers5.1%85,035
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Profile distributions are modelled estimates for planning and feasibility, built from public demographic and market patterns. They are not a count of individual panel members; feasibility for your exact audience is confirmed for each project.

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