Recipients of Arbeitslosengeld II in Germany up to 2023
In 2023, around 3,884,292 people received Arbeitslosengeld II (ALG II).
ALG II, also called Hartz IV, means social benefit payments to people without an income who cannot work to make a living. Whether or not a claimant is eligible for Arbeitslosengeld II depends on his or her assets, savings, life insurance and the income of spouse or partner. If all of these assets are below a threshold level, a claimant can get money from the state.
ALG II, also called Hartz IV, means social benefit payments to people without an income who cannot work to make a living. Whether or not a claimant is eligible for Arbeitslosengeld II depends on his or her assets, savings, life insurance and the income of spouse or partner. If all of these assets are below a threshold level, a claimant can get money from the state.
