Germany: Deutschlandticket ownership by income July 2023
People on low incomes in Germany were the least likely to own a Deutschlandticket, as of July 2023, at 12 percent, while 15 percent of those on middle and high incomes had a Deutschlandticket. People at risk of poverty were most likely to have a Deutschlandticket at 18 percent. In some regions, people on particularly low incomes are eligible to receive a Deutschlandticket at a reduced price.
The Deutschlandticket is a public transport ticket that allows access to local and regional public transport across Germany for 49 euros per month. It was introduced in May 2023.