Annual change in population in Germany
Germany: Annual change in population was 462,006 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in Germany, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
Germany recorded 462,006 people for annual change in population in 2023.
That represents a change of up 18.7% on the previous year and up 269.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in Germany peaked at 701,468 people in 2015 and was at its lowest, -403,425 people, in 2007.
Germany ranks 44th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 265,993 people | -65,728 people | 606,529 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 570,230 people | 350,486 people | 701,003 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 20,388 people | -337,358 people | 374,048 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 85,916 people | -225,940 people | 621,070 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 267,122 people | -377,698 people | 700,901 people | 10 |
| 2000s | -74,300 people | -403,425 people | 136,627 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 262,391 people | -104,360 people | 701,468 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 247,262 people | 68,369 people | 462,006 people | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 41 United Kingdom 503,650 people compare
- 42 Canada 477,839 people compare
- 43 South Sudan 462,195 people compare
- 45 Malaysia 430,801 people compare
- 46 Senegal 426,474 people compare
- 47 United Arab Emirates 400,004 people compare
More population data for Germany
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.11 million people (2100)
- Population density 202.93 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.36 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 2.75 million people (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.36 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.36 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate -0.4% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 1.44 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in Germany?
- Annual change in population in Germany was 462,006 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 701,468 people in 2015.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -403,425 people in 2007.
- How does Germany rank for annual change in population?
- Germany ranks 44th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 269.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.