Statutory health insurance in Germany - statistics & facts
Germany’s health insurance system is ranked as the 13th best in the world. This is based on factors such as the general health of the population as well as access to health services. Germany offers both public and private health insurance. Statutory health insurance is compulsory for all those who are employed and whose income is below 69,300 euros a year. Employees pay a contribution rate of 14.6 percent of their gross salary, which is matched by their employer. The government also contribute to the statutory health insurance fund so that pensioners and those who are unemployed can also have access to healthcare. Some people choose to apply for private health insurance, usually people who earn over the 69,300 euros threshold.
