More than half of Berlin's households are single-person households

More than half of Berlin's households are single-person households - More than half of Berlin's households are single-person households

More than half of Berlin’s households now consist of just one person. New figures reveal that 1.25 million residents live alone, shaping the city’s housing landscape. The average household size stands at 1.77 people, reflecting a trend towards smaller living arrangements.

Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg leads the city with the highest share of single-person households at around 63%. Mitte and Pankow also rank among the districts with the most people living alone. These areas contrast sharply with Marzahn-Hellersdorf, where only 48.4% of households are single-occupancy—the lowest in Berlin.

Spandau stands out for larger households, with 11.9% of homes accommodating four or more people. Meanwhile, Marzahn-Hellersdorf has the highest proportion of two-person households, making up roughly one-third of its total. The data highlights stark differences in living arrangements across the city’s districts. Reinickendorf joins Marzahn-Hellersdorf and Spandau as districts with fewer single-person households. The variation suggests differing housing needs and demographic patterns in each area.

The figures confirm Berlin’s shift towards smaller households, with over half now living alone. Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg’s high concentration of single residents contrasts with Spandau’s larger family homes. These trends will likely influence future housing policies and urban planning decisions.