Low-income households in Saxony-Anhalt are grappling with tight budgets, as a staggering 24.9% of households live off less than 1,500 euros per month. Last year, the average monthly net income stood at 3,303 euros, but single-income households fared worse, with an average of 3,382 euros.
Despite the modest 2.7% increase in consumer spending compared to 2021, housing, energy, food, and clothing still accounted for more than half of the overall expenditure. The steady 7.3% inflation rate did little to dent these essential expenses, according to statistical reports.
Amidst these financial hardships, households continued to make ends meet, with an average expenditure of 929 euros on food each month. The Saxony-Anhalt government recognized this issue and announced plans to provide financial assistance to families with net incomes below 1,500 euros to boost their financial wellbeing.
However, the high cost of living remains a pressing concern, especially during peak periods such as Christmas. Additionally, the private household sector in Saxony-Anhalt has a debt-to-income ratio that sends ripples of concern throughout the region, pointing to financial instability.
With the number of insolvencies dropping by 93 cases to 2,944 and consumer insolvency applications decreasing by 1.7%, there seems to be a silver lining in the financial clouds. Yet, the 2,138 insolvency applications and 298 corporate insolvencies underscore the continued struggle faced by households and businesses in the region.
The gradual reduction in consumer insolvencies could be due to multiple factors, such as changes in consumer behavior, the effectiveness of financial assistance programs, or the resilience of households in the face of adversity.
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