Age structure in the Group

Average age within the Group still falling

in %

For the second year in succession, the average age within the Group has fallen slightly by 0.3 years, to 41.4 years. Additionally, the 46–55 age group decreased steadily from 25.1 percent to 23.6 percent of the workforce, while the 36–45 age group rose to 25.5 percent. The 56–65 age group increased slightly by 0.2 percentage points, while the 16–25 age group increased by 0.5 percentage points, up to 9 percent for the first time. Deutsche Telekom is working to counteract demographic overaging through the continuous rejuvenation of its workforce.