The coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread through Germany between 2020 and 2024. As of April 2024, there were over 38.8 million cases recorded in the country. . Click here for more statistical data and facts on the coronavirus.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic in Germany began in March 2020, with high new daily case numbers still being recorded during 2023. The pandemic is ongoing.

Staying home

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation on March 11, 2020. This declaration immediately impacted life in Germany on all levels. Rising coronavirus (COVID-19) case numbers in March-April led to the swift implementation of nationwide distancing and crowd control measures to stop further spread of the virus, which primarily transferred most easily from person to person. From a large-scale economic shutdown, venue, school, daycare and university closures, to social distancing and the contact ban officially implemented by the German government, seemingly in the space of days life as the population knew it came to a standstill in the whole country.

Unlockdown

Later in April 2020, Germany began easing some of the restrictions related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as case numbers began to drop. Elements of uncertainty remain and touch on various aspects, for example, regarding national mental and physical health, both among adults and children, the possibility of long-term effects from the virus, immunity. A rising worry among European nations was economic recovery.

Germany recorded 38418899 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Germany reported 173834 Coronavirus Deaths. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Germany Coronavirus Cases.

This dataset contains data regarding COVID-19 cases in Germany by Landkreise (district). It was originally published by the Robert Koch-Institut (RKI).For each Landkreis, data is available about: number of cases (cumulative), number of cases per 100 000 persons (cumulative or only the last seven days), percentage of cases (cumulative number of cases among the Landkreis population), number of deaths (cumulative) and death rate (percentage of deaths among the cases).The dataset also contains various geo-administrative information, such as populations, geographical shapes and administrative codes.Enrichment:Dates given in German format have been converted to ISO datetime.

New Covid cases per month in Germany, March, 2023 The most recent value is 194998 new Covid cases as of March 2023, a decline compared to the previous value of 390303 new Covid cases. Historically, the average for Germany from February 2020 to March 2023 is 1009276 new Covid cases. The minimum of 106 new Covid cases was recorded in February 2020, while the maximum of 6459775 new Covid cases was reached in March 2022. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Total Covid cases per million people in Germany, March, 2023 The most recent value is 460028 cases per million as of March 2023, an increase compared to the previous value of 457689 cases per million. Historically, the average for Germany from February 2020 to March 2023 is 157313 cases per million. The minimum of 1 cases per million was recorded in February 2020, while the maximum of 460028 cases per million was reached in March 2023. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

In the data set '7-day incidence of COVID-19 in Germany', the current 7-day incidences of COVID-19 cases transmitted to the RKI in accordance with the provisions of the Infection Protection Act - IfSG - are published. The data basis for the calculation of the 7-day incidences are the COVID-19 cases submitted to the RKI. Detailed documentation on the collection of infection data is included in the data set 'SARS-CoV-2-Infections in Germany'. The RKI obtains the population data necessary for the calculation of the 7-day incidence from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), Unit F24 Population update, statistics on foreigners and integration.

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Germany Exports of watch cases and to Japan was US$54.07 Thousand during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Germany Exports of watch cases and to Japan - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.

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WHO: MERS-CoV: Number of Cases: Germany data was reported at 1.000 Person in 23 Mar 2016. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.000 Person for 22 Mar 2016. WHO: MERS-CoV: Number of Cases: Germany data is updated daily, averaging 1.000 Person from Mar 2015 (Median) to 23 Mar 2016, with 381 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.000 Person in 23 Mar 2016 and a record low of 1.000 Person in 23 Mar 2016. WHO: MERS-CoV: Number of Cases: Germany data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Health Organization. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Disease Outbreaks – Table WHO.D001: World Health Organization: No. of Cases.

COVID-19 case numbers for Germany.

This graph illustrates the number of cases in hospitals in Germany from 1998 to 2023. In 2023, a total of 17.2 million patients were treated in hospitals. This was an increase compared to the previous year; however, figures have not yet recovered to pre-covid levels.

Germany Exports of watch cases and to Peru was US$12 during 2022, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Germany Exports of watch cases and to Peru - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on May of 2025.

Germany COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: CC: Sachsen Anhalt data was reported at 965,855.000 Person in 21 Apr 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 965,794.000 Person for 20 Apr 2023. Germany COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: CC: Sachsen Anhalt data is updated daily, averaging 99,208.000 Person from Mar 2020 (Median) to 21 Apr 2023, with 933 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 965,855.000 Person in 21 Apr 2023 and a record low of 7.000 Person in 10 Mar 2020. Germany COVID-2019: Number of Cases: To Date: CC: Sachsen Anhalt data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Robert Koch Institute. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Disease Outbreaks – Table DE.D001: Robert Koch Institute: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-2019) (Discontinued).

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In 2023, the coronavirus (COVID-19) is still present in Germany, affecting all of its federal states. Case numbers vary across age groups and genders. Based on current figures, among men, the most affected age group was 35-59 years. The same was true for women. These figures confirm that the virus can also affect younger age groups.