Bavaria Reports Lower Sick Leave Days Compared to National AverageMon 26th Jan, 2026Recent data from health insurance providers reveals that employees in Bavaria are taking fewer sick days than the national average, sparking renewed discussion about workplace health trends across Germany. According to figures compiled by DAK-Gesundheit, insured workers in Bavaria recorded an average of 17.2 sick days in the past year. The number of sick days in Bavaria has also declined slightly from the previous year, showing a minimal reduction of 0.2 days per person. Developments in Sick Leave Reporting and TrendsThe adoption of electronic certificates for declaring incapacity to work, implemented in 2022, has standardized the recording of sick leave. Initial increases in reported sick leave after this transition now appear to have stabilized at a consistently high level.

Source: The Munich Eye January 26, 2026 18:11 UTC