Germany Scam & Fraud Statistics
Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) recorded 131,391 domestic cybercrime cases in 2024, with cyber attacks causing an estimated EUR 178.6 billion in economic damage.
Last reviewed: 1 June 2026
The Bundeskriminalamt (BKA) publishes an annual National Situation Report on Cyber Crime (Bundeslagebild Cybercrime) covering police-registered cases and economic damage estimates. The 2024 report covers offences committed within Germany; a further 201,877 offences originating abroad or from unknown locations are counted separately.
Figures below are drawn from the BKA Bundeslagebild Cybercrime 2024, presented by the Federal Minister of the Interior in June 2025. Economic damage figures include ransomware, fraud, and data theft across all sectors.
Key figures
131,391 cases
Domestic cybercrime cases registered by police in 2024
Source: BKA Bundeslagebild Cybercrime 2024 (National Situation Report on Cyber Crime) (2024)
EUR 178.6 billion
Total economic damage from cyber attacks in 2024
Source: BKA Bundeslagebild Cybercrime 2024 (2024)
950 reported attacks
Ransomware attacks reported to police by companies and institutions in 2024
Source: BKA Bundeslagebild Cybercrime 2024 (2024)
Key takeaways
- Cyber attacks caused EUR 178.6 billion in economic damage in Germany in 2024, up EUR 30.4 billion from the prior year, making cybercrime one of the most costly crime categories in the country.
- Police registered 131,391 domestic cybercrime cases in 2024, with a further 201,877 offences tracked from foreign or unknown origins.
- Ransomware and DDoS attacks were the dominant threats, with hacktivist groups running politically motivated DDoS campaigns alongside profit-driven ransomware gangs.
Frequently asked questions
How much damage did cybercrime cause in Germany in 2024?
The BKA's 2024 National Situation Report on Cyber Crime estimates EUR 178.6 billion in total economic damage from cyber attacks on German businesses and public institutions in 2024.
Where can I report cybercrime in Germany?
Report to the Bundeskriminalamt via the online portal at bka.de, or to your local police (Polizei). Businesses can also contact the BSI (Bundesamt fuer Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik).