Total population in thousands (UN DESA) in Germany
Germany: Total population in thousands (UN DESA) was 84,075 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
84,075
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
5th
of 75 countries
All-time high
84,552
in 2024
All-time low
80,831
in 2010
Years of data
26
2000–2025
Total population in thousands in Germany, 2000–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Germany recorded 84,075 for total population in thousands in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in thousands in Germany peaked at 84,552 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 80,831, in 2010.
Germany ranks 5th of 75 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Total population in thousands (UN DESA) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 81,797 | — |
| 2001 | 81,934 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 82,068 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 82,112 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 82,093 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 82,047 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 81,702 | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 81,298 | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 81,111 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 80,935 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 80,831 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 80,858 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 80,916 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 81,042 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 81,376 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 82,078 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 82,760 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 83,104 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 83,368 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 83,559 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 83,629 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 83,697 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 84,086 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 84,548 | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 84,552 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 84,075 | -0.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 84,075 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,813, 14.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Germany's 84,075 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7,005, 12.0× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 81,710 | 80,935 | 82,112 | 10 |
| 2010s | 81,989 | 80,831 | 83,559 | 10 |
| 2020s | 84,098 | 83,629 | 84,552 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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 total population in thousands in Germany?
- Total population in thousands in Germany was 84,075 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population in thousands recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 84,552 in 2024.
- What is the lowest total population in thousands recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 80,831 in 2010.
- How does Germany rank for total population in thousands?
- Germany ranks 5th out of 75 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population in thousands rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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