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UNICEF Report Highlights Sharp Decline in Child Well-Being in Germany

Germany drops from 14th to 25th in child well-being rankings among 43 EU and OECD countries, with significant declines in life satisfaction and academic skills.

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Overview

  • UNICEF's latest report shows a drop in Germany's child well-being ranking from 14th to 25th between 2018 and 2022, based on life satisfaction and academic competencies.
  • Life satisfaction among children in Germany fell from 75% in 2018 to 68% in 2022, while the proportion of overweight children remained steady at 25%.
  • The share of students with basic reading and math skills decreased from 73% in 2018 to 60% in 2022, with only the Netherlands and Cyprus experiencing larger declines.
  • UNICEF attributes the trends to systemic factors, emphasizing the importance of state frameworks and stable parent-child relationships over simplistic explanations like screen time or exercise habits.
  • The organization urges Germany to increase education funding, strengthen mental and physical health services, support disadvantaged children, and involve youth more actively in societal decision-making.