Fertility and wanted fertility in Germany
Germany: Fertility and wanted fertility was 1.36 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
1.36
Change on year
down 2.2%
World rank
183rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
2.54
in 1964
All-time low
1.24
in 1994
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Fertility and wanted fertility in Germany, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fertility and wanted fertility in Germany is 1.36, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and down 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertility and wanted fertility in Germany peaked at 2.54 in 1964 and was at its lowest, 1.24, in 1994.
That places Germany 183rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 65 years of available data.
Fertility and wanted fertility in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.37 | — |
| 1961 | 2.45 | +3.4% |
| 1962 | 2.44 | -0.4% |
| 1963 | 2.51 | +2.9% |
| 1964 | 2.54 | +1.2% |
| 1965 | 2.5 | -1.6% |
| 1966 | 2.53 | +1.2% |
| 1967 | 2.48 | -2.0% |
| 1968 | 2.38 | -4.0% |
| 1969 | 2.21 | -7.1% |
| 1970 | 2.03 | -8.1% |
| 1971 | 1.92 | -5.4% |
| 1972 | 1.71 | -10.9% |
| 1973 | 1.54 | -9.9% |
| 1974 | 1.51 | -1.9% |
| 1975 | 1.45 | -4.0% |
| 1976 | 1.45 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 1.4 | -3.4% |
| 1978 | 1.38 | -1.4% |
| 1979 | 1.38 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 1.44 | +4.3% |
| 1981 | 1.43 | -0.7% |
| 1982 | 1.41 | -1.4% |
| 1983 | 1.33 | -5.7% |
| 1984 | 1.29 | -3.0% |
| 1985 | 1.37 | +6.2% |
| 1986 | 1.43 | +4.4% |
| 1987 | 1.43 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 1.46 | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 1.42 | -2.7% |
| 1990 | 1.45 | +2.1% |
| 1991 | 1.33 | -8.3% |
| 1992 | 1.29 | -3.0% |
| 1993 | 1.28 | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 1.24 | -3.1% |
| 1995 | 1.25 | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 1.3 | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 1.35 | +3.8% |
| 1998 | 1.36 | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 1.36 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 1.38 | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 1.35 | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 1.34 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 1.34 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1.36 | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 1.34 | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 1.33 | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 1.37 | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 1.38 | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 1.36 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 1.39 | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 1.39 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 1.41 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 1.42 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 1.47 | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 1.5 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 1.6 | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 1.57 | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 1.57 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1.54 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 1.53 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 1.58 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 1.46 | -7.9% |
| 2023 | 1.39 | -4.5% |
| 2024 | 1.36 | -2.2% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 1.36 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.45, 94% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Germany's 1.36 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.44, 95% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.44 | 2.21 | 2.54 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.58 | 1.38 | 2.03 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.4 | 1.29 | 1.46 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.32 | 1.24 | 1.45 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.35 | 1.33 | 1.38 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.49 | 1.39 | 1.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.46 | 1.36 | 1.58 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More population data for Germany
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.8968 % change on previous year (2050)
- 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)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 78,932 Persons (2050)
- 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)
- Population growth rate -0.049 (2100)
- Population density 202.93 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.11 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertility and wanted fertility in Germany?
- Fertility and wanted fertility in Germany was 1.36 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fertility and wanted fertility recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 2.54 in 1964.
- What is the lowest fertility and wanted fertility recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.24 in 1994.
- How does Germany rank for fertility and wanted fertility?
- Germany ranks 183rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertility and wanted fertility rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Fertility and wanted fertility. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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