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Consumer prices in January 2012: +2.1% on January 2011

Press release No. 048 / 2012-02-10 
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In January 2012 the consumer prices in Germany were up 2.1% on January 2011. As reported by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the inflation rate as measured by the consumer price index thus remained slightly above 2% (December 2011: also +2.1%). Compared with December 2011, the consumer price index markedly decreased by 0.4%.


More than 40% of people employed in accommodation and food services working part time

Press release No. 049 / 2012-02-10  In 2010, the main activity of a total of 1.49 million people was in accommodation and food services. A share of 41.4% of them worked part time. This is reported by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) based on results of the microcensus on the occasion of the International trade fair for hotels, restaurants, catering, confectionery and café (INTERGASTRA), which will take place in Stuttgart from 11 February 2012.


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Most striking price changes in January 2012

Here you find products with especially remarkable price changes in January 2012 compared to January 2011.


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In the Spotlight: Older People in Germany and the European Union (EU)

There are ever fewer young people, but more and more older people. This is true of the EU countries and especially of Germany. But precisely what does that mean? The publication "Older People in Germany and the European Union (EU)" shows how older people live, what they do and how they are. It also illustrates that old age does not necessarily equal the evening of life and retirement and that, instead, one can actively participate in shaping it. Just have a look at what old age has to offer.

International statistics

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Destatis now offers a range of key data on all countries worldwide. The data is a selection from a wide range of international databases, published by organisations such as the World Bank, the IMF, the WHO and many others. Find out which country's GDP is rising despite the global recession and where expenditure on education is highest. From teachers in Ecuador to transport in Egypt … explore the world of international data!
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Hands-on basket of goods – the price kaleidoscope

How does the price trend of a single product influence the index?
With the price kaleidoscope of the Federal Statistical Office, you will get an overview of the price trends and weights of various product groups in the consumer price index. It allows getting a more intuitive impression of the complex connections.

Economic and Financial Data for Germany

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The actual data  corresponding to the data described on the International Monetary Fund's Dissemination Standards Bulletin Board (DSBB) is available here. 
For a fuller explanation of the DSBB and the statistical standards to which Germany has committed, please click on DSBB Home Page.

Interactive Applications

We are offering interaction and communication applications typical of online environments, such as our interactive applications of the Animated population pyramids on the population forecast, the Regional Atlas, the Personal inflation calculator, the Atlas of foreign trade data and the Air transport atlas (some interactive applications only in German). Get an easy overview of complex matters by using the new forms of presentation you can alter as required.





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