Population on 1 January by age, sex and broad group of citizenship in Germany
Germany: Population on 1 January by age, sex and broad group of citizenship was 83.58 million in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
83.58 million
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
1st
of 42 countries
All-time high
83.58 million
in 2025
All-time low
80.22 million
in 2011
Years of data
28
1998–2025
Population on 1 January by age, sex and broad group of citizenship in Germany, 1998–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population on 1 january by age, sex and broad group of citizenship in Germany is 83.58 million, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population on 1 january by age, sex and broad group of citizenship in Germany peaked at 83.58 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 80.22 million, in 2011.
That places Germany 1st out of 42 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
Population on 1 January by age, sex and broad group of citizenship in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 82.06 million | — |
| 1999 | 82.04 million | -0.0% |
| 2000 | 82.16 million | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 82.26 million | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 82.44 million | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 82.54 million | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 82.53 million | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 82.50 million | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 82.44 million | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 82.31 million | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 82.22 million | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 82.00 million | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 81.80 million | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 80.22 million | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 80.33 million | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 80.52 million | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 80.77 million | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 81.20 million | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 82.18 million | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 82.52 million | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 82.79 million | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 83.02 million | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 83.17 million | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 83.16 million | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 83.24 million | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 83.12 million | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 83.46 million | +0.4% |
| 2025 | 83.58 million | +0.1% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 83.58 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.05 million, 9.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Germany's 83.58 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.74 million, 10.8× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 82.05 million | 82.04 million | 82.06 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 82.34 million | 82.00 million | 82.54 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 81.53 million | 80.22 million | 83.02 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 83.29 million | 83.12 million | 83.58 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 2 France 68.88 million compare
- 3 United Kingdom 66.65 million compare
- 3 United Kingdom 66.65 million 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)
- Population growth rate -0.049 (2100)
- Population density 202.93 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.11 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population on 1 january by age, sex and broad group of citizenship in Germany?
- Population on 1 january by age, sex and broad group of citizenship in Germany was 83.58 million in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest population on 1 january by age, sex and broad group of citizenship recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 83.58 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest population on 1 january by age, sex and broad group of citizenship recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 80.22 million in 2011.
- How does Germany rank for population on 1 january by age, sex and broad group of citizenship?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population on 1 january by age, sex and broad group of citizenship rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.9%. 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 on 1 January by age, sex and broad group of citizenship. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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