Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Germany
Germany: Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate was -2.16 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-2.16 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 51.7%
World rank
185th
of 215 countries
All-time high
6.67 % change on previous year
in 2016
All-time low
-10.94 % change on previous year
in 1972
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Germany, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Germany recorded -2.16 % change on previous year for fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 51.7% on the previous year and down 161.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Germany peaked at 6.67 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -10.94 % change on previous year, in 1972.
Germany ranks 185th of 215 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Germany, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.38 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | -0.4082 % change on previous year | -112.1% |
| 1963 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -802.9% |
| 1964 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -58.3% |
| 1965 | -1.57 % change on previous year | -231.8% |
| 1966 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -176.2% |
| 1967 | -1.98 % change on previous year | -264.7% |
| 1968 | -4.03 % change on previous year | +104.0% |
| 1969 | -7.14 % change on previous year | +77.1% |
| 1970 | -8.14 % change on previous year | +14.0% |
| 1971 | -5.42 % change on previous year | -33.5% |
| 1972 | -10.94 % change on previous year | +101.8% |
| 1973 | -9.94 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 1974 | -1.95 % change on previous year | -80.4% |
| 1975 | -3.97 % change on previous year | +104.0% |
| 1976 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1977 | -3.45 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | -1.43 % change on previous year | -58.6% |
| 1979 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1980 | 4.35 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | -0.6944 % change on previous year | -116.0% |
| 1982 | -1.4 % change on previous year | +101.4% |
| 1983 | -5.67 % change on previous year | +305.7% |
| 1984 | -3.01 % change on previous year | -47.0% |
| 1985 | 6.2 % change on previous year | -306.2% |
| 1986 | 4.38 % change on previous year | -29.4% |
| 1987 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1988 | 2.1 % change on previous year | — |
| 1989 | -2.74 % change on previous year | -230.6% |
| 1990 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -177.1% |
| 1991 | -8.28 % change on previous year | -491.7% |
| 1992 | -3.01 % change on previous year | -63.7% |
| 1993 | -0.7752 % change on previous year | -74.2% |
| 1994 | -3.12 % change on previous year | +303.1% |
| 1995 | 0.8065 % change on previous year | -125.8% |
| 1996 | 4 % change on previous year | +396.0% |
| 1997 | 3.85 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 1998 | 0.7407 % change on previous year | -80.7% |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 1.47 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | -2.17 % change on previous year | -247.8% |
| 2002 | -0.7407 % change on previous year | -65.9% |
| 2003 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 1.49 % change on previous year | — |
| 2005 | -1.47 % change on previous year | -198.5% |
| 2006 | -0.7463 % change on previous year | -49.3% |
| 2007 | 3.01 % change on previous year | -503.0% |
| 2008 | 0.7299 % change on previous year | -75.7% |
| 2009 | -1.45 % change on previous year | -298.6% |
| 2010 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -252.2% |
| 2011 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 1.44 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | 0.7092 % change on previous year | -50.7% |
| 2014 | 3.52 % change on previous year | +396.5% |
| 2015 | 2.04 % change on previous year | -42.0% |
| 2016 | 6.67 % change on previous year | +226.7% |
| 2017 | -1.88 % change on previous year | -128.1% |
| 2018 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2019 | -1.91 % change on previous year | — |
| 2020 | -0.6494 % change on previous year | -66.0% |
| 2021 | 3.27 % change on previous year | -603.3% |
| 2022 | -7.91 % change on previous year | -342.1% |
| 2023 | -4.47 % change on previous year | -43.5% |
| 2024 | -2.16 % change on previous year | -51.7% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's -2.16 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -0.7048 % change on previous year, 3.1× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Germany's -2.16 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -1.12 % change on previous year, 1.9× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -0.7216 % change on previous year | -7.14 % change on previous year | 3.38 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | -4.52 % change on previous year | -10.94 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3513 % change on previous year | -5.67 % change on previous year | 6.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.3678 % change on previous year | -8.28 % change on previous year | 4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.012 % change on previous year | -2.17 % change on previous year | 3.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.28 % change on previous year | -1.91 % change on previous year | 6.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.38 % change on previous year | -7.91 % change on previous year | 3.27 % change on previous year | 5 |
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More population data for Germany
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1409 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3367 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1335 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Germany?
- Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Germany was -2.16 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 6.67 % change on previous year in 2016.
- What is the lowest fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.94 % change on previous year in 1972.
- How does Germany rank for fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate?
- Germany ranks 185th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 161.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Fertility vs unmet contraception. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Fertility vs unmet contraception. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.