Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Germany
Germany: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was -0.3385 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-0.3385 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 196.9%
World rank
195th
of 233 countries
All-time high
1.2 % change on previous year
in 2016
All-time low
-0.9798 % change on previous year
in 1999
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Germany, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Germany is -0.3385 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 196.9% on the previous year and down 164.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Germany peaked at 1.2 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -0.9798 % change on previous year, in 1999.
Germany ranks 195th of 233 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Germany, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -0.2603 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 0.6214 % change on previous year | -338.7% |
| 1973 | 0.3344 % change on previous year | -46.2% |
| 1974 | 0.2933 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 1975 | -0.2172 % change on previous year | -174.1% |
| 1976 | -0.5295 % change on previous year | +143.7% |
| 1977 | -0.3273 % change on previous year | -38.2% |
| 1978 | -0.1291 % change on previous year | -60.6% |
| 1979 | -0.0504 % change on previous year | -60.9% |
| 1980 | 0.1337 % change on previous year | -365.1% |
| 1981 | 0.2948 % change on previous year | +120.5% |
| 1982 | 0.0445 % change on previous year | -84.9% |
| 1983 | -0.183 % change on previous year | -511.3% |
| 1984 | -0.2496 % change on previous year | +36.4% |
| 1985 | -0.3282 % change on previous year | +31.5% |
| 1986 | -0.017 % change on previous year | -94.8% |
| 1987 | 0.1721 % change on previous year | -1115.3% |
| 1988 | 0.1835 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
| 1989 | 0.6453 % change on previous year | +251.7% |
| 1990 | 0.9383 % change on previous year | +45.4% |
| 1991 | 0.8364 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 1992 | 0.6579 % change on previous year | -21.3% |
| 1993 | 0.9145 % change on previous year | +39.0% |
| 1994 | 0.4513 % change on previous year | -50.7% |
| 1995 | 0.2532 % change on previous year | -43.9% |
| 1996 | 0.3491 % change on previous year | +37.9% |
| 1997 | 0.2444 % change on previous year | -30.0% |
| 1998 | 0.0633 % change on previous year | -74.1% |
| 1999 | -0.9798 % change on previous year | -1648.9% |
| 2000 | 0.1718 % change on previous year | -117.5% |
| 2001 | 0.1195 % change on previous year | -30.4% |
| 2002 | 0.2144 % change on previous year | +79.4% |
| 2003 | 0.1139 % change on previous year | -46.9% |
| 2004 | -0.0083 % change on previous year | -107.3% |
| 2005 | -0.0378 % change on previous year | +355.9% |
| 2006 | -0.0742 % change on previous year | +96.5% |
| 2007 | -0.7664 % change on previous year | +933.0% |
| 2008 | -0.2191 % change on previous year | -71.4% |
| 2009 | -0.243 % change on previous year | +10.9% |
| 2010 | -0.1897 % change on previous year | -21.9% |
| 2011 | -0.068 % change on previous year | -64.1% |
| 2012 | 0.1348 % change on previous year | -298.1% |
| 2013 | 0.0101 % change on previous year | -92.5% |
| 2014 | 0.2993 % change on previous year | +2853.4% |
| 2015 | 0.5259 % change on previous year | +75.7% |
| 2016 | 1.2 % change on previous year | +127.5% |
| 2017 | 0.4711 % change on previous year | -60.6% |
| 2018 | 0.3602 % change on previous year | -23.5% |
| 2019 | 0.2765 % change on previous year | -23.2% |
| 2020 | 0.1811 % change on previous year | -34.5% |
| 2021 | -0.0146 % change on previous year | -108.1% |
| 2022 | 0.1782 % change on previous year | -1321.5% |
| 2023 | 0.7512 % change on previous year | +321.6% |
| 2024 | 0.3492 % change on previous year | -53.5% |
| 2025 | -0.3385 % change on previous year | -196.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.0294 % change on previous year | -0.5295 % change on previous year | 0.6214 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.0696 % change on previous year | -0.3282 % change on previous year | 0.6453 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3729 % change on previous year | -0.9798 % change on previous year | 0.9383 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.0729 % change on previous year | -0.7664 % change on previous year | 0.2144 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3017 % change on previous year | -0.1897 % change on previous year | 1.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1844 % change on previous year | -0.3385 % change on previous year | 0.7512 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 192 Hungary -0.2804 % change on previous year compare
- 193 Montenegro -0.2992 % change on previous year compare
- 194 Italy -0.3104 % change on previous year compare
- 196 Guadeloupe -0.346 % change on previous year compare
- 197 Cuba -0.3782 % change on previous year compare
- 198 Tonga -0.3899 % change on previous year 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 total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Germany?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Germany was -0.3385 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 1.2 % change on previous year in 2016.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.9798 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does Germany rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Germany ranks 195th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 164.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.