Germany’s 2025 gambling survey reports 2.2% disorder rate among adults
Germany’s 2025 Gambling Survey found that 36.4% of respondents aged 16 to 70 had gambled for money in the previous 12 months, broadly matching earlier surveys. It reported that 2.2% of adults aged 18 to 70 met DSM-5 criteria for gambling-related disorder; the study was based on 12,340 interviews conducted from 4 August to 26 November 2025.
The findings identify gambling participation and disorder levels, with higher risks reported for several gambling products.