DE · DEU
Informational only — not medical advice. In an emergency, always call your local emergency number. Availability can change; verify before travel.
New cases / 100k
200
Annual incidence
Deaths / 100k
45
Stroke mortality
DALYs / 100k
820
Healthy years lost
Reference year 2021. Rates per 100,000 population unless noted.
Emergency numbers
Emergency (ambulance / EU)112Extensive certified stroke-unit network with 24/7 CT; MRI broadly available.
112 emergency medical services with a dense, certified stroke-unit network. Pre-notification and direct routing to stroke units are standard in most regions.
Suspected stroke patients are taken by 112 EMS to certified stroke units (Stroke Units), imaged rapidly, treated with thrombolysis, and transferred to neurovascular centres for thrombectomy when indicated.
2 centers
| Center | 24/7 ED | Stroke unit | CT 24/7 | Thrombolysis | Thrombectomy | Rehab | Tele-stroke |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Listings are illustrative and may be incomplete. Capabilities can change — confirm directly with each center before relying on this information.
Statutory health insurance (GKV) covers the large majority of residents, including acute stroke care and rehabilitation.
Private health insurance (PKV) covers a minority of residents with broadly comparable acute coverage.
Generally low for covered acute care; small co-payments may apply.
Statutory coverage confirmed; figures illustrative.
German Stroke Foundation — prevention, support, and advocacy.
The vertical marker on each bar shows the regional average.
Last verified June 9, 2026. Found something out of date? Report incorrect info.
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