Annual change in population in Germany
Germany: Annual change in population was 462,006 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
462,006 people
Change on year
up 18.7%
World rank
44th
of 236 countries
All-time high
701,468 people
in 2015
All-time low
-403,425 people
in 2007
Years of data
73
1951–2023
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.
Annual change in population in Germany, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | -65,728 people | — |
| 1952 | 44,898 people | -168.3% |
| 1953 | 108,168 people | +140.9% |
| 1954 | 169,505 people | +56.7% |
| 1955 | 229,528 people | +35.4% |
| 1956 | 279,748 people | +21.9% |
| 1957 | 474,248 people | +69.5% |
| 1958 | 606,529 people | +27.9% |
| 1959 | 547,044 people | -9.8% |
| 1960 | 569,917 people | +4.2% |
| 1961 | 564,479 people | -1.0% |
| 1962 | 620,886 people | +10.0% |
| 1963 | 701,003 people | +12.9% |
| 1964 | 615,477 people | -12.2% |
| 1965 | 653,488 people | +6.2% |
| 1966 | 644,057 people | -1.4% |
| 1967 | 359,769 people | -44.1% |
| 1968 | 350,486 people | -2.6% |
| 1969 | 622,742 people | +77.7% |
| 1970 | 261,081 people | -58.1% |
| 1971 | 140,773 people | -46.1% |
| 1972 | 374,048 people | +165.7% |
| 1973 | 247,051 people | -34.0% |
| 1974 | 29,716 people | -88.0% |
| 1975 | -294,830 people | -1092.2% |
| 1976 | -337,358 people | +14.4% |
| 1977 | -178,943 people | -47.0% |
| 1978 | -70,203 people | -60.8% |
| 1979 | 32,541 people | -146.4% |
| 1980 | 167,475 people | +414.7% |
| 1981 | 132,671 people | -20.8% |
| 1982 | -54,374 people | -141.0% |
| 1983 | -169,533 people | +211.8% |
| 1984 | -225,940 people | +33.3% |
| 1985 | -134,774 people | -40.3% |
| 1986 | 60,383 people | -144.8% |
| 1987 | 138,515 people | +129.4% |
| 1988 | 323,671 people | +133.7% |
| 1989 | 621,070 people | +91.9% |
| 1990 | 700,901 people | +12.9% |
| 1991 | 595,227 people | -15.1% |
| 1992 | 631,711 people | +6.1% |
| 1993 | 551,870 people | -12.6% |
| 1994 | 286,842 people | -48.0% |
| 1995 | 246,277 people | -14.1% |
| 1996 | 243,305 people | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 126,436 people | -48.0% |
| 1998 | -377,698 people | -398.7% |
| 1999 | -333,654 people | -11.7% |
| 2000 | 118,976 people | -135.7% |
| 2001 | 136,627 people | +14.8% |
| 2002 | 134,446 people | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 43,291 people | -67.8% |
| 2004 | -18,913 people | -143.7% |
| 2005 | -45,973 people | +143.1% |
| 2006 | -344,762 people | +649.9% |
| 2007 | -403,425 people | +17.0% |
| 2008 | -187,766 people | -53.5% |
| 2009 | -175,504 people | -6.5% |
| 2010 | -104,360 people | -40.5% |
| 2011 | 26,961 people | -125.8% |
| 2012 | 58,514 people | +117.0% |
| 2013 | 125,190 people | +113.9% |
| 2014 | 334,497 people | +167.2% |
| 2015 | 701,468 people | +109.7% |
| 2016 | 682,556 people | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 343,908 people | -49.6% |
| 2018 | 264,497 people | -23.1% |
| 2019 | 190,677 people | -27.9% |
| 2020 | 69,527 people | -63.5% |
| 2021 | 68,369 people | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 389,147 people | +469.2% |
| 2023 | 462,006 people | +18.7% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 462,006 people is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,163 people, 146.1× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Germany's 462,006 people is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,382 people, 30.0× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual change in population in Germany changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -1092.2% | 29,716 people | -294,830 people |
| 2006 | -649.9% | -45,973 people | -344,762 people |
| 2022 | +469.2% | 68,369 people | 389,147 people |
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
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- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1409 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1335 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3367 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Population density 202.93 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.11 million people (2100)
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.