Worldwide comparison: This is how much money Germans save per month.. As of: March 15, 2024, 4:53 a.m By: Laura Hindelang CommentsPressSplit Despite inflation, Germans are still saving diligently.

Compared to other industrialized countries, the savings rate in Germany is relatively high. Only the Netherlands, Sweden (13 percent each) and Switzerland (18 percent) save more. Some people find it easier to put money away, while others tend to spend their wages quickly. People living in a big city have higher living costs than households in rural areas.