Who pays for social security in Germany?
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Correct answer to question 99: Employers and employees
Explanation
Social insurance contributions are generally split between employer and employee. Each side pays roughly half of the contributions for health, pension, unemployment and long-term care insurance.
The question in German, as it appears in the test
Wer bezahlt in Deutschland die Sozialversicherungen?
Last updated: November 2026