Rank #73 by World Population
🇩🇪Germany
Germany has a population of 83,287,273, ranking #73 in the world. The capital is Berlin. Located in Europe & Central Asia.
World Bank: High income
83,287,273
Population
#73
World Rank
81.0
Life Expectancy
$54,777
GDP Per Capita
Germany, #73 by world population
Germany Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Germany had a population of 72,814,900 in 1960 and 83,516,593 in 2024, a 14.7% growth over 64 years. The peak was 83,516,593 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.22%.
83,516,593
Population (2024)
72,814,900
Population (1960)
83,516,593
Peak (2024)
0.22%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 72,814,900 |
| 1961 | 73,377,632 |
| 1962 | 74,025,784 |
| 1963 | 74,714,353 |
| 1964 | 75,318,337 |
| 1965 | 75,963,695 |
| 1966 | 76,600,311 |
| 1967 | 76,951,336 |
| 1968 | 77,294,314 |
| 1969 | 77,909,682 |
| 1970 | 78,169,289 |
| 1971 | 78,312,842 |
| 1972 | 78,688,452 |
| 1973 | 78,936,666 |
| 1974 | 78,967,433 |
| 1975 | 78,673,554 |
| 1976 | 78,336,950 |
| 1977 | 78,159,814 |
| 1978 | 78,091,820 |
| 1979 | 78,126,350 |
| 1980 | 78,288,576 |
| 1981 | 78,407,907 |
| 1982 | 78,333,366 |
| 1983 | 78,128,282 |
| 1984 | 77,858,685 |
| 1985 | 77,684,873 |
| 1986 | 77,720,436 |
| 1987 | 77,839,920 |
| 1988 | 78,144,619 |
| 1989 | 78,751,283 |
| 1990 | 79,433,029 |
| 1991 | 80,013,896 |
| 1992 | 80,624,598 |
| 1993 | 81,156,363 |
| 1994 | 81,438,348 |
| 1995 | 81,678,051 |
| 1996 | 81,914,831 |
| 1997 | 82,034,771 |
| 1998 | 82,047,195 |
| 1999 | 82,100,243 |
| 2000 | 82,211,508 |
| 2001 | 82,349,925 |
| 2002 | 82,488,495 |
| 2003 | 82,534,176 |
| 2004 | 82,516,260 |
| 2005 | 82,469,422 |
| 2006 | 82,376,451 |
| 2007 | 82,266,372 |
| 2008 | 82,110,097 |
| 2009 | 81,902,307 |
| 2010 | 81,776,930 |
| 2011 | 80,274,983 |
| 2012 | 80,425,823 |
| 2013 | 80,645,605 |
| 2014 | 80,982,500 |
| 2015 | 81,686,611 |
| 2016 | 82,348,669 |
| 2017 | 82,657,002 |
| 2018 | 82,905,782 |
| 2019 | 83,092,962 |
| 2020 | 83,160,871 |
| 2021 | 83,196,078 |
| 2022 | 83,177,813 |
| 2023 | 83,287,273 |
| 2024 | 83,516,593 |
Demographics
| Population | 83,287,273 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.13% |
| Urban Population | 81.9% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.39 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 81.0 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 3.1 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$54,777
GDP Per Capita
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
33.7
Gini Index (inequality)
82.0%
Trade (% of GDP)
12,449,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
11.7%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
4.53
Physicians per 1,000
3.1
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
91.6%
Internet Users
127
Mobile Subs per 100
238.4
People per km2
609,553
Net Migration
Environment
32.7%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Europe & Central Asia
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Germany in global context
Germany is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Germany has a population of 83,287,273, ranking #73 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.13%.
Life expectancy in Germany is 81.0 years. The infant mortality rate is 3.1 per 1,000 live births.
Germany's GDP per capita is $54,777. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
81.9% of Germany's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 238.4 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Germany is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.