German poverty rate hits 17.3% in 2024, up 45% since 1992

A new report shows Germany's household poverty rate rose to 17.3% in 2024, a 45% increase from 1992, with income inequality near a three-decade high. The data reflects a long-term trend of rising poverty despite overall economic growth, likely fueling political debate ahead of elections. The report's methodology and exact figures are not independently verified.

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