Germany: sick days from mental illness up about 42% in ten years
What’s happening
The AOK health insurer's Fehlzeiten-Report 2026 (by its research institute WIdO) found that sick days from mental illness among insured employees rose from 284 per 100 members in 2016 to 403 in 2025. This is health-insurer data, not vendor research.
What to do
Track mental-health-related absence in Germany, and add early-intervention and return-to-work support.
How Workbliss can help
Workbliss runs stress, resilience and mental health programs, plus manager training on spotting early signs, across your locations.
Plan support for your teamsSource
wido.de. Checked October 19, 2026.