Population density of the capital city in Germany
Germany: Population density of the capital city was 4,615 in 2100. ▼ Falling
Population density of the capital city in Germany, 2020–2100
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population density of the capital city in Germany is 4,615, measured in 2100. That is the lowest value across all 17 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population density of the capital city in Germany peaked at 5,191 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 4,615, in 2100.
Germany ranks 121st of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 17 years of available data.
Population density of the capital city in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,161 | — |
| 2025 | 5,191 | +0.6% |
| 2030 | 5,123 | -1.3% |
| 2035 | 5,076 | -0.9% |
| 2040 | 5,040 | -0.7% |
| 2045 | 4,989 | -1.0% |
| 2050 | 4,932 | -1.1% |
| 2055 | 4,877 | -1.1% |
| 2060 | 4,814 | -1.3% |
| 2065 | 4,784 | -0.6% |
| 2070 | 4,742 | -0.9% |
| 2075 | 4,703 | -0.8% |
| 2080 | 4,685 | -0.4% |
| 2085 | 4,655 | -0.6% |
| 2090 | 4,635 | -0.4% |
| 2095 | 4,625 | -0.2% |
| 2100 | 4,615 | -0.2% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 4,615 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,942, 1.2× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Germany's 4,615 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,411, 1.0× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5,176 | 5,161 | 5,191 | 2 |
| 2030s | 5,100 | 5,076 | 5,123 | 2 |
| 2040s | 5,014 | 4,989 | 5,040 | 2 |
| 2050s | 4,904 | 4,877 | 4,932 | 2 |
| 2060s | 4,799 | 4,784 | 4,814 | 2 |
| 2070s | 4,723 | 4,703 | 4,742 | 2 |
| 2080s | 4,670 | 4,655 | 4,685 | 2 |
| 2090s | 4,630 | 4,625 | 4,635 | 2 |
| 2100s | 4,615 | 4,615 | 4,615 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is population density of the capital city in Germany?
- Population density of the capital city in Germany was 4,615 in 2100, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population density of the capital city recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 5,191 in 2025.
- What is the lowest population density of the capital city recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,615 in 2100.
- How does Germany rank for population density of the capital city?
- Germany ranks 121st out of 191 countries with data for 2100.
- Is population density of the capital city rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.4%. 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 Population density of the capital city. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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