Population growth rate, by level of development in Germany
Germany: Population growth rate, by level of development was -0.0% in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Population growth rate, by level of development in Germany, 2024–2100
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population growth rate, by level of development in Germany is -0.0%, measured in 2100.
The figure is down 28.9% on the previous year and up 44.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population growth rate, by level of development in Germany peaked at -0.0% in 2098 and was at its lowest, -0.8%, in 2025.
Germany ranks 82nd of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | -0.4% | -0.8% | -0.2% | 6 |
| 2030s | -0.3% | -0.3% | -0.3% | 10 |
| 2040s | -0.3% | -0.3% | -0.2% | 10 |
| 2050s | -0.3% | -0.4% | -0.3% | 10 |
| 2060s | -0.3% | -0.3% | -0.2% | 10 |
| 2070s | -0.2% | -0.2% | -0.2% | 10 |
| 2080s | -0.1% | -0.2% | -0.1% | 10 |
| 2090s | -0.0% | -0.1% | -0.0% | 10 |
| 2100s | -0.0% | -0.0% | -0.0% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More population data for Germany
- 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)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.36 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.36 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 2.75 million people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.36 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 1.44 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 1.43 children per women (2023)
- Birth rate by women's age group 5.47 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population growth rate, by level of development in Germany?
- Population growth rate, by level of development in Germany was -0.0% in 2100, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population growth rate, by level of development recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was -0.0% in 2098.
- What is the lowest population growth rate, by level of development recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.8% in 2025.
- How does Germany rank for population growth rate, by level of development?
- Germany ranks 82nd out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is population growth rate, by level of development rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Population growth rate, by level of development. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The annual rate at which the population is growing, expressed as a percentage. Future projections are based on the UN's medium scenario.