Population in private households by educational attainment level and in Germany
Germany: Population in private households by educational attainment level and was 62,577 Thousand persons in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
62,577 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
2nd
of 48 countries
All-time high
63,950 Thousand persons
in 2006
All-time low
61,146 Thousand persons
in 2021
Years of data
27
1999–2025
Population in private households by educational attainment level and in Germany, 1999–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in private households by educational attainment level and in Germany is 62,577 Thousand persons, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in private households by educational attainment level and in Germany peaked at 63,950 Thousand persons in 2006 and was at its lowest, 61,146 Thousand persons, in 2021.
That places Germany 2nd out of 48 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
Population in private households by educational attainment level and in Germany, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 62,945 Thousand persons | — |
| 2000 | 63,140 Thousand persons | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 63,223 Thousand persons | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 63,360 Thousand persons | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 63,478 Thousand persons | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 63,610 Thousand persons | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 63,915 Thousand persons | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 63,950 Thousand persons | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 63,931 Thousand persons | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 63,879 Thousand persons | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 63,609 Thousand persons | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 61,922 Thousand persons | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 61,424 Thousand persons | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 61,430 Thousand persons | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 61,376 Thousand persons | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 61,364 Thousand persons | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 61,544 Thousand persons | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 62,061 Thousand persons | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 62,054 Thousand persons | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 61,987 Thousand persons | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 61,930 Thousand persons | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 62,060 Thousand persons | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 61,146 Thousand persons | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 61,830 Thousand persons | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 62,377 Thousand persons | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 62,600 Thousand persons | +0.4% |
| 2025 | 62,577 Thousand persons | -0.0% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 62,577 Thousand persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,914 Thousand persons, 12.7× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Germany's 62,577 Thousand persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,733 Thousand persons, 9.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 62,945 Thousand persons | 62,945 Thousand persons | 62,945 Thousand persons | 1 |
| 2000s | 63,610 Thousand persons | 63,140 Thousand persons | 63,950 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 61,709 Thousand persons | 61,364 Thousand persons | 62,061 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 62,098 Thousand persons | 61,146 Thousand persons | 62,600 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 Türkiye 62,993 Thousand persons compare
- 3 France 49,066 Thousand persons compare
- 4 United Kingdom 48,389 Thousand persons compare
- 4 United Kingdom 48,389 Thousand persons compare
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 population in private households by educational attainment level and in Germany?
- Population in private households by educational attainment level and in Germany was 62,577 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest population in private households by educational attainment level and recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 63,950 Thousand persons in 2006.
- What is the lowest population in private households by educational attainment level and recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 61,146 Thousand persons in 2021.
- How does Germany rank for population in private households by educational attainment level and?
- Germany ranks 2nd out of 48 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population in private households by educational attainment level and rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Population in private households by educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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