Social Security Rate for Companies and Employees in Germany
Social Security Rate Data in Germany
| Indicator | Data | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security Rate | 36.66 % | 2022 |
| Social Security Rate For Companies | 22.54 % | 2022 |
| Social Security Rate For Employees | 14.12 % | 2022 |
Latest data on Social Security Rate (%)
What is Social Security Rate in Germany?
- Social Security Rate in Germany decreased to 36.66 % in 2022. The maximum rate was 42.53 % and minimum was 33.35 %.
- Data published Yearly by Federal Central Tax Office.
Historical Data (%) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 36.66 | 2022 | 25.10.2022 |
| 40.21 | 2021 | 25.05.2021 |
| 40.01 | 2020 | 29.06.2020 |
| 39.06 | 2019 | 17.06.2019 |
| 40.21 | 2018 | 13.02.2018 |
| 39.76 | 2016 | 11.08.2017 |
| 39.56 | 2015 | 31.12.2015 |
| 39.46 | 2014 | 31.12.2014 |
Historical Chart by chancellors (%)
Social Security Rate in Germany by chancellors
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Merkel | 22.11.2005 - | 42.5300 | 40.2100 | 42.5300 | 39.4600 | -5.45% |
| Gerhard Schröder | 27.10.1998 - 22.11.2005 | 41.0000 | 41.7500 | 42.0000 | 40.9500 | 1.83% |
| Helmut Kohl | 01.10.1982 - 27.10.1998 | 35.6000 | 35.6000 | 35.6000 | 35.6000 | 0.00% |
Latest data on Social Security Rate For Companies (%)
What is Social Security Rate For Companies in Germany?
- Social Security Rate in Germany increased to 22.54 % in 2022. The maximum rate was 21 % and minimum was 16.7 %.
- Data published Yearly by Federal Central Tax Office.
Historical Data (%) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 22.54 | 2022 | 25.10.2022 |
| 19.98 | 2021 | 25.05.2021 |
| 19.88 | 2020 | 29.06.2020 |
| 19.44 | 2019 | 17.06.2019 |
| 19.43 | 2018 | 13.02.2018 |
| 19.33 | 2016 | 11.08.2017 |
| 19.33 | 2015 | 31.12.2015 |
| 19.28 | 2014 | 31.12.2014 |
Historical Chart by chancellors (%)
Social Security Rate For Companies in Germany by chancellors
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Merkel | 22.11.2005 - | 20.9000 | 19.4300 | 20.9000 | 19.2800 | -7.03% |
| Gerhard Schröder | 27.10.1998 - 22.11.2005 | 20.5000 | 20.9000 | 21.0000 | 20.4000 | 1.95% |
| Helmut Kohl | 01.10.1982 - 27.10.1998 | 17.8000 | 17.8000 | 17.8000 | 17.8000 | 0.00% |
Latest data on Social Security Rate For Employees (%)
What is employer Social Security rate in Germany?
- Corporate Tax Rate in Germany decreased to 14.12 % in 2022. The maximum rate was 21.63 % and minimum was 16.65 %.
- Data published Yearly by Federal Central Tax Office.
Historical Data (%) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 14.12 | 2022 | 25.10.2022 |
| 20.23 | 2021 | 25.05.2021 |
| 20.13 | 2020 | 29.06.2020 |
| 19.63 | 2019 | 17.06.2019 |
| 20.78 | 2018 | 13.02.2018 |
| 20.43 | 2016 | 11.08.2017 |
| 20.23 | 2015 | 31.12.2015 |
| 20.18 | 2014 | 31.12.2014 |
Historical Chart by chancellors (%)
Social Security Rate For Employees in Germany by chancellors
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Merkel | 22.11.2005 - | 21.6300 | 20.7800 | 21.6300 | 20.1800 | -3.93% |
| Gerhard Schröder | 27.10.1998 - 22.11.2005 | 20.5000 | 20.8500 | 21.0000 | 20.5000 | 1.71% |
| Helmut Kohl | 01.10.1982 - 27.10.1998 | 17.8000 | 17.8000 | 17.8000 | 17.8000 | 0.00% |
Other taxes in Germany
| Index | Updated | Actual | Previous |
| Corporate Tax Rate | 2023 | 30 % | 30 |
| Personal Income Tax Rate | 2022 | 45 % | 45 |
| Sales Tax Rate | 2023 | 19 % | 19 |
Social Security Rate in other countries
| Country | Updated | Actual | Previous |
| Austria | 2023 | 39.15 % | 39.35 |
| Ireland | 2023 | 15.05 % | 15.05 |
| Luxembourg | 2022 | 27.9 % | 27.62 |
| Spain | 2023 | 36.25 % | 36.25 |
| Iceland | 2023 | 10.35 % | 10.35 |
| Norway | 2022 | 22.1 % | 22.3 |
| Belarus | 2022 | 35 % | 35 |
| Belgium | 2023 | 48.07 % | 48.07 |
| Bulgaria | 2023 | 33.4 % | 33.4 |
| Croatia | 2023 | 36.5 % | 36.5 |
| Cyprus | 2023 | 16.6 % | 16.6 |
| Czech Republic | 2023 | 44.8 % | 44.8 |
| Denmark | 2022 | 0 % | 0 |
| Estonia | 2023 | 37.4 % | 37.4 |
| Finland | 2021 | 31.55 % | 32.52 |
| France | 2023 | 68 % | 68 |
| Germany | 2022 | 36.66 % | 40.21 |
| Greece | 2023 | 36.16 % | 36.16 |
| Hungary | 2023 | 31.5 % | 31.5 |
| Italy | 2023 | 40 % | 40 |
| Latvia | 2023 | 34.09 % | 34.09 |
| Lithuania | 2023 | 21.27 % | 21.27 |
| Malta | 2023 | 20 % | 20 |
| Moldova | 2023 | 33 % | 33 |
| Montenegro | 2023 | 21.5 % | 21.5 |
| Netherlands | 2021 | 51.24 % | 50.84 |
| Poland | 2021 | 35.85 % | 35.85 |
| Portugal | 2023 | 34.75 % | 34.75 |
| Romania | 2023 | 37.25 % | 37.25 |
| Russia | 2023 | 30 % | 30 |
| Serbia | 2023 | 37.55 % | 36.05 |
| Slovakia | 2023 | 48.6 % | 48.6 |
| Slovenia | 2023 | 38.2 % | 38.2 |
| Sweden | 2023 | 38.42 % | 38.42 |
| Switzerland | 2022 | 12.8 % | 12.8 |
| Turkey | 2022 | 34.5 % | 37.5 |
| Ukraine | 2019 | 22 % | 22 |
| United Kingdom | 2023 | 31.55 % | 31.55 |
| Albania | 2023 | 24.5 % | 24.5 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2023 | 41.5 % | 41.5 |
| Kosovo | 2023 | 10 % | 10 |
