Household characteristics by age of the reference person in Germany
Germany: Household characteristics by age of the reference person was 51,734 in 2020. ▲ Rising
Latest (2020)
51,734
World rank
1st
of 35 countries
All-time high
60,681
in 1999
All-time low
40,009
in 1994
Years of data
7
1988–2020
Household characteristics by age of the reference person in Germany, 1988–2020
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2020, household characteristics by age of the reference person in Germany stood at 51,734.
The figure is down 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, household characteristics by age of the reference person in Germany peaked at 60,681 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 40,009, in 1994.
That places Germany 1st out of 35 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.
Household characteristics by age of the reference person in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 43,756 | — |
| 1994 | 40,009 | -8.6% |
| 1999 | 60,681 | +51.7% |
| 2005 | 52,217 | -13.9% |
| 2010 | 53,996 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 52,412 | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 51,734 | -1.3% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 51,734 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,966, 10.4× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Germany's 51,734 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4,912, 10.5× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 43,756 | 43,756 | 43,756 | 1 |
| 1990s | 50,345 | 40,009 | 60,681 | 2 |
| 2000s | 52,217 | 52,217 | 52,217 | 1 |
| 2010s | 53,204 | 52,412 | 53,996 | 2 |
| 2020s | 51,734 | 51,734 | 51,734 | 1 |
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)
- 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 household characteristics by age of the reference person in Germany?
- Household characteristics by age of the reference person in Germany was 51,734 in 2020, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest household characteristics by age of the reference person recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 60,681 in 1999.
- What is the lowest household characteristics by age of the reference person recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 40,009 in 1994.
- How does Germany rank for household characteristics by age of the reference person?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 35 countries with data for 2020.
- Is household characteristics by age of the reference person rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Household characteristics by age of the reference person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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