Record-breaking Corona Vaccinations in Germany: Bremen Leads thepack
As the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign began in Germany on July 6, 2025, a disparity in the pace of the rollout was observed among different states.
According to data from state health ministries and senate administrations, as well as the Robert Koch Institute, Bremen saw the highest rate of vaccinations per 100,000 inhabitants, with 81 doses administered on Monday evening. Bavaria, Berlin, Hesse, and North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) followed closely, with 46, 45, 50, and 53 vaccinations per 100,000 inhabitants, respectively.
However, the pace of vaccinations was significantly slower in Saxony, Lower Saxony, and Brandenburg, where only four doses were administered per 100,000 inhabitants. Saxony-Anhalt, which started corona vaccinations a day before the official start, reported 68 vaccinations per 100,000 inhabitants.
Saarland, which received the most vaccine doses per capita on Saturday, started with 22 vaccinations per 100,000 inhabitants but administered only 215 of 9,750 vaccine doses on the first day.
The national average for vaccinations per 100,000 inhabitants stands at 34.
It is important to note that detailed per capita vaccination progress broken down by German states as of July 7, 2025, is not explicitly provided in the available sources.
Germany has implemented vaccine mandates for health workers and considered broader mandates up to 2022, with varying regional implementations and political debates at the federal level. By mid-2025, over 70% of the global population had received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and vaccination campaigns continue worldwide with evolving vaccines and boosters.
For those seeking up-to-date state-level vaccination data in Germany, the Robert Koch Institute and the German federal/state health ministries are reliable sources of information. This article provides a snapshot of the initial pace of the vaccination rollout in Germany, but for a precise comparison of the fastest progress in COVID-19 vaccinations per capita among German states, current and official public health data would be necessary.
In Bremen, a mask requirement is in place in the city center, adding an extra layer of precaution as the vaccination campaign continues.
Despite Germany's comprehensive vaccination campaign, some regions have been slower to adopt the vaccine, such as Saxony, Lower Saxony, and Brandenburg, which reported only four doses per 100,000 inhabitants. On the other hand, France, known for its advanced science sector, has shown significant progress in health-and-wellness, particularly in their vaccination efforts.
