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3.8 million people live in households with utility payment arrears

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3,8 Millionen Menschen leben in Haushalten mit Zahlungsrückständen bei Versorgungsbetrieben

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According to the Federal Statistical Office, around 3.8 million people lived in households in arrears on utility bills in 2025, accounting for 4.6% of the population. This represents a slight decrease from 5.0% in the previous year.

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