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Population of Saxony-Anhalt: average age reaches 48 years!
At 50.69 years, the Mansfeld-Südharz district has the highest average age in Saxony-Anhalt. The causes are lower birth rates and migration of young people.
Population of Saxony-Anhalt: average age reaches 48 years!
More and more people in Saxony-Anhalt are exceeding the 48-year mark: the average age of the population is 48 years and 3 months at the end of 2024 n-tv reported. This increase of over a month compared to the previous year reflects a demographic change, which, in addition to increased life expectancy, is also significantly influenced by low birth rates and the emigration of young people.
The average age varies greatly from region to region. Halle (Saale) has the youngest population at 44.72 years old, while the Mansfeld-Südharz district at 50.69 years old and Dessau-Roßlau at 50.34 years old have the oldest residents in the country. Looking at the numbers from a gender perspective, women enjoy noticeably higher numbers with an average age of 50 years and 1 month, while men are on average around 3 years and 9 months younger.
Demographic trends and impacts
30 years ago the average age was 40 years and 3 months, around 8 years younger than today. Such differences speak volumes about the demographic trends in the region. The reasons for this are complex: In addition to the increased life expectancy, the migration of young people to other federal states also has a major influence on the age structure, complemented by fewer and fewer births in recent years.
In context, these trends are driven by changes in the birth rate. The highest birth rates since 2013 are expected in 2023, but the numbers are still well behind the values of the 1990s. This also influences the age quotient: In Saxony-Anhalt, the old age quotient, i.e. the ratio of people over 65 years of age to every 100 people in working life, is high. In addition to demographic change, the reasons for this are migration and internal migration, such as destatis describes.
Demographic change in Saxony-Anhalt
Overall, as the statistics show, Saxony-Anhalt has to overcome some of the greatest challenges in terms of the age structure of its population. Many young people feel more attractive in other federal states and migrate there. The metropolitan regions are growing while the rural areas are falling by the wayside. This affects not only the distribution of the population, but also the social infrastructure, which must adapt in several aspects to the increasing number of older people.
Halle is not only the youngest location, but also an example of efforts to increase the attractiveness for young families. The city has now established itself as a magnetic attraction for immigration, in contrast to the oldest districts, which are considered less dynamic.
In summary, it can be said that demographic change in Saxony-Anhalt has far-reaching consequences. Every area is affected, from education policy to infrastructure to healthcare. These are challenges that the state's political and social landscape must face. How these trends will develop remains to be seen, but there is a clear need for action.