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Germany seeks families to track spending in 2026 budget survey

How do German families really manage their money? A month-long spending diary could reveal surprising trends—and earn you a little extra cash.

In this image there are three persons who are doing work at kitchen and at the right side of the...
In this image there are three persons who are doing work at kitchen and at the right side of the image there is a fridge

How high are expenses? Statistical offices survey households - Germany seeks families to track spending in 2026 budget survey

Germany’s state statistical offices are preparing a new survey on household spending. They are looking for participants to track their expenses for one month in 2026. The project aims to gather detailed data on how families manage their budgets.

The survey forms part of the Continuous Household Budget Survey, an ongoing voluntary statistics fundamentals project. Officials are particularly interested in multi-person households, including those with adult children or in-laws living under the same roof.

The 2026 survey will provide updated insights into German household finances. Participants will contribute to official statistics while earning a small reward for their time. The results may influence future economic policies and consumer support measures.

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