Share of population living in the capital city in Germany
Germany: Share of population living in the capital city was 4.23 in 2020. ▬ Flat
Latest (2020)
4.23
World rank
152nd
of 170 countries
All-time high
4.4
in 1950
All-time low
3.79
in 1980
Years of data
15
1950–2020
Share of population living in the capital city in Germany, 1950–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Germany recorded 4.23 for share of population living in the capital city in 2020.
The figure is up 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of population living in the capital city in Germany peaked at 4.4 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 3.79, in 1980.
That places Germany 152nd out of 170 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Share of population living in the capital city in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 4.4 | — |
| 1955 | 4.21 | -4.4% |
| 1960 | 4.15 | -1.4% |
| 1965 | 4.06 | -2.2% |
| 1970 | 4.02 | -0.9% |
| 1975 | 3.84 | -4.4% |
| 1980 | 3.79 | -1.5% |
| 1985 | 3.79 | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 4.18 | +10.1% |
| 1995 | 4.16 | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 4.07 | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 4.04 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 4.06 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 4.09 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 4.23 | +3.5% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 4.23 is below the median for high income countries, which is 17.95, 24% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Germany's 4.23 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15.59, 27% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.31 | 4.21 | 4.4 | 2 |
| 1960s | 4.1 | 4.06 | 4.15 | 2 |
| 1970s | 3.93 | 3.84 | 4.02 | 2 |
| 1980s | 3.79 | 3.79 | 3.79 | 2 |
| 1990s | 4.17 | 4.16 | 4.18 | 2 |
| 2000s | 4.05 | 4.04 | 4.07 | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.08 | 4.06 | 4.09 | 2 |
| 2020s | 4.23 | 4.23 | 4.23 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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- 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 share of population living in the capital city in Germany?
- Share of population living in the capital city in Germany was 4.23 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of population living in the capital city recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 4.4 in 1950.
- What is the lowest share of population living in the capital city recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.79 in 1980.
- How does Germany rank for share of population living in the capital city?
- Germany ranks 152nd out of 170 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of population living in the capital city rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of population living in the capital city. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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