The median age of Germans in 2025 was 45.5 years, meaning that half the German population was younger, half older. Following some fluctuation during the post-WWII baby boom waves, Germany's average age has been on an upwards trajectory since the 1970s, with a sharp rise in the 1990s and 2000s, although it has slowed in recent years. It is projected to peak at over 48 years in the 2040s, before plateauing around the 47 year mark for the remainder of the century. Aging in Germany This shift in the age makeup of Germany is driven by having fewer young people and more old people. While it has increased slightly in the last decade, the German fertility rate remains low. Fewer young people lead to a higher median age, as does rising life expectancy. These trends have significant economic and societal impacts, where workforces shrink and the elderly population places greater demand on healthcare systems and public finances, while families must increasingly care for elderly relatives. Regional and global trends The entire European Union, due to higher levels of development, shows an upward shift in its age distribution. While this shift is occurring globally, the level of Germany’s median age is particularly high. In many other parts of the world, particularly Subsaharan Africa, the proportion of young and old inhabitants is skewed sharply toward the young, pulling the median age lower.

As of 2024, the average age of the German population was **** years. The average age has been increasing since 2011. The age group distribution in Germany confirms this.

The average age of mothers in Germany at the birth of their first child was **** years old in 2023, compared to **** years in 2009. The second, third and fourth children are born between the ages of ** and **, on average.

This dataset is about countries per year in Germany. It has 64 rows. It features 3 columns: country, and median age.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Working-Age Population Male: From 15 to 64 Years for Germany (LFWA64MADEA647N) from 2005 to 2024 about working-age, 15 to 64 years, males, Germany, and population.

This bar chart displays median age (year) by date using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Germany. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

Graph and download economic data for Working-age Population in Germany (DISCONTINUED) (DEUWFPNA) from 1970 to 2012 about working-age, Germany, and population.

This statistic shows the average age of political party members in Germany as of December 31, 2019. At the end of 2019, the average age of CDU, SPD and CSU party members was highest at roughly 60 years old, followed by 55 years for The Left, 51 years for the FDP and 48 years for The Greens (Grüne).

Germany DE: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data was reported at 57.992 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 57.162 % for 2022. Germany DE: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 51.632 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.518 % in 1971 and a record low of 43.836 % in 1986. Germany DE: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.;World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Weighted average;Relevance to gender indicator: this indicator implies the dependency burden that the working-age population bears in relation to children and the elderly. Many times single or widowed women who are the sole caregiver of a household have a high dependency ratio.

UIS: Mean years of schooling (ISCED 1 or higher), population 25+ years, both sexes in Germany was reported at 14.08 Years in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Germany - Mean years of schooling of the population age 25+. Total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Population ages 65 and above for Germany (SPPOP65UPTOZSDEU) from 1960 to 2024 about 65-years +, Germany, and population.

As of 2019, the average age of the population in Germany holding German citizenship was **** years. The average age has been increasing since 2011. Meanwhile, for non-German population members the average age was **** years.

The most births in Germany took place at the age of 33 among mothers, as of 2023. Numbers were generally higher among mothers in their thirties.

Average age of father at birth of the child: Germany, years

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the distribution of median household income among distinct age brackets of householders in Germany township. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varies among householders of different ages in Germany township. It showcases how household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into age-based household income trends and explore the variations in incomes across households.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Germany township, the median household income stands at $139,318 for householders within the 45 to 64 years age group, followed by $111,071 for the 25 to 44 years age group. Notably, householders within the 65 years and over age group, had the lowest median household income at $66,250.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Age groups classifications include:

• Under 25 years
• 25 to 44 years
• 45 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Of The Head Of Household: This column presents the age of the head of household
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific age group

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Margin of Error

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