Population aged 15-34 in private households in Germany
Germany: Population aged 15-34 in private households was 2,404 Thousand persons in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
2,404 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
3rd
of 45 countries
All-time high
2,964 Thousand persons
in 2005
All-time low
2,181 Thousand persons
in 2021
Years of data
26
2000–2025
Population aged 15-34 in private households in Germany, 2000–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 15-34 in private households in Germany is 2,404 Thousand persons, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% on the previous year and down 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 15-34 in private households in Germany peaked at 2,964 Thousand persons in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2,181 Thousand persons, in 2021.
That places Germany 3rd out of 45 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 26 years of available data.
Population aged 15-34 in private households in Germany, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,735 Thousand persons | — |
| 2001 | 2,732 Thousand persons | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 2,742 Thousand persons | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 2,777 Thousand persons | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 2,844 Thousand persons | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 2,964 Thousand persons | +4.2% |
| 2006 | 2,907 Thousand persons | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 2,803 Thousand persons | -3.6% |
| 2008 | 2,680 Thousand persons | -4.4% |
| 2009 | 2,536 Thousand persons | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 2,365 Thousand persons | -6.8% |
| 2011 | 2,330 Thousand persons | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 2,373 Thousand persons | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 2,407 Thousand persons | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 2,426 Thousand persons | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 2,419 Thousand persons | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 2,435 Thousand persons | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 2,393 Thousand persons | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 2,356 Thousand persons | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 2,336 Thousand persons | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 2,270 Thousand persons | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 2,181 Thousand persons | -3.9% |
| 2022 | 2,276 Thousand persons | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 2,307 Thousand persons | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 2,348 Thousand persons | +1.8% |
| 2025 | 2,404 Thousand persons | +2.4% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 2,404 Thousand persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 238.9 Thousand persons, 10.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Germany's 2,404 Thousand persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 267.6 Thousand persons, 9.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,772 Thousand persons | 2,536 Thousand persons | 2,964 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,384 Thousand persons | 2,330 Thousand persons | 2,435 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,298 Thousand persons | 2,181 Thousand persons | 2,404 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 Türkiye 3,866 Thousand persons compare
- 2 France 2,572 Thousand persons compare
- 4 United Kingdom 2,077 Thousand persons compare
- 4 United Kingdom 2,077 Thousand persons compare
- 6 Italy 1,741 Thousand persons compare
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 population aged 15-34 in private households in Germany?
- Population aged 15-34 in private households in Germany was 2,404 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest population aged 15-34 in private households recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 2,964 Thousand persons in 2005.
- What is the lowest population aged 15-34 in private households recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,181 Thousand persons in 2021.
- How does Germany rank for population aged 15-34 in private households?
- Germany ranks 3rd out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 15-34 in private households rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Population aged 15-34 in private households. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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