Racism is widespread in Germany, and according to recent studies, this issue is closely related to poverty, and even higher education does not make a major difference in poverty.
The German Center for Integration and Migration Research DeZIM in Berlin published a study entitled"Limits of Equality. Racism and the risk of poverty" which shows a correlation between racism and the risk of poverty.
The researchers found discrimination in the education system, the labor market, the housing market and the health sector against people with migration background.
Previous studies showed that individuals with a migration background often face discrimination when looking for a job. This increases the risk of having to live below the poverty line.
In Germany, people are considered to be if they have less than 60 of the statistical average income. In 2023, rate of poverty in Germany was €1,310 1,410 per month. When asked about their monthly income, 5 of Germans without a migration background who had a full-time job said their income falls below the poverty line. However, that figure rose to 20 for Black, Muslim and Asian respondents.
The figures were similar for those with a high level of education or vocational accomplishments, People encountering racist discrimination were two to seven times more likely to experience economic hardship.