Demographic indicators by urban-rural typology β€” Deaths in Germany

Germany: Demographic indicators by urban-rural typology β€” Deaths was 12.52 Per 1 000 inhabitants in 2024. β–² Rising

Latest (2024)
12.52 Per 1 000 inhabitants
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
8th
of 38 countries
All-time high
13.22 Per 1 000 inhabitants
in 2022
All-time low
10.57 Per 1 000 inhabitants
in 2011
Years of data
14
2011–2024

Demographic indicators by urban-rural typology β€” Deaths in Germany, 2011–2024

0510152011201720242011: 10.6 Per 1 000 inhabitants2012: 10.8 Per 1 000 inhabitants2013: 11.3 Per 1 000 inhabitants2014: 11 Per 1 000 inhabitants2015: 11.6 Per 1 000 inhabitants2016: 11.3 Per 1 000 inhabitants2017: 11.6 Per 1 000 inhabitants2018: 11.8 Per 1 000 inhabitants2019: 11.6 Per 1 000 inhabitants2020: 12.2 Per 1 000 inhabitants2021: 12.7 Per 1 000 inhabitants2022: 13.2 Per 1 000 inhabitants2023: 12.8 Per 1 000 inhabitants2024: 12.5 Per 1 000 inhabitants

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Per 1 000 inhabitants.

Analysis

In 2024, demographic indicators by urban-rural typology β€” deaths in Germany stood at 12.52 Per 1 000 inhabitants.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and up 14.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, demographic indicators by urban-rural typology β€” deaths in Germany peaked at 13.22 Per 1 000 inhabitants in 2022 and was at its lowest, 10.57 Per 1 000 inhabitants, in 2011.

That places Germany 8th out of 38 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 11.3 Per 1 000 inhabitants 10.57 Per 1 000 inhabitants 11.84 Per 1 000 inhabitants 9
2020s 12.7 Per 1 000 inhabitants 12.21 Per 1 000 inhabitants 13.22 Per 1 000 inhabitants 5

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 5 Hungary 13.31 Per 1 000 inhabitants compare
  2. 6 Croatia 13.07 Per 1 000 inhabitants compare
  3. 7 Romania 12.81 Per 1 000 inhabitants compare
  4. 9 North Macedonia, Republic of 12.09 Per 1 000 inhabitants compare
  5. 10 Greece 11.83 Per 1 000 inhabitants compare
  6. 11 Italy 11.39 Per 1 000 inhabitants compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is demographic indicators by urban-rural typology β€” deaths in Germany?
Demographic indicators by urban-rural typology β€” deaths in Germany was 12.52 Per 1 000 inhabitants in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest demographic indicators by urban-rural typology β€” deaths recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 13.22 Per 1 000 inhabitants in 2022.
What is the lowest demographic indicators by urban-rural typology β€” deaths recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 10.57 Per 1 000 inhabitants in 2011.
How does Germany rank for demographic indicators by urban-rural typology β€” deaths?
Germany ranks 8th out of 38 countries with data for 2024.
Is demographic indicators by urban-rural typology β€” deaths rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Demographic indicators by urban-rural typology β€” Deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Demographic indicators by urban-rural typology β€” Deaths
Unit
Per 1 000 inhabitants
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
41 places, 991 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed

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