In 2023, Germany's state government expenditures on social protection stood at approximately $157 billion US Dollars PPP. Forecasted expenditures from 2024 to 2028 show a steady increase, with the value expected to reach $175.93 billion by 2028. The average annual growth rate (CAGR) in this period is approximately 2.5%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential increases due to demographic changes, particularly an aging population.
Impact of economic fluctuations and policy changes on social protection funding.
Efforts to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within social protection programs.