Germany vs Spain: Persons having a longstanding health problem by level of disability

Germany
14.0%
in 2025
Spain
13.8%
in 2025
Germany rank
16th
Spain rank
17th

Persons having a longstanding health problem by level of disability over time

  • Germany
  • Spain
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 14.0% against 13.8% in Spain, a difference of 0.2%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 16th and Spain ranks 17th of 47 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Spain Difference Ahead
2010s 15.1% 9.4% 5.7% Germany
2020s 14.1% 14.2% 0.2% Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons having a longstanding health problem by level of disability, Germany or Spain?
Germany, at 14.0% against 13.8% in Spain as of 2025.
What is the difference in persons having a longstanding health problem by level of disability between Germany and Spain?
0.2%, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Spain?
14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
How do Germany and Spain rank globally for persons having a longstanding health problem by level of disability?
Germany ranks 16th and Spain ranks 17th of 47 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Persons having a longstanding health problem by level of disability (activity limitation), sex and age. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Persons having a longstanding health problem by level of disability (activity limitation), sex and age
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
53 places, 770 data points, 2010–2025
Last refreshed