The number of live births in Germany has fluctuated since the 1990s. 677,117 live births were recorded in 2024, compared to 692,989 the year before. Germany has recorded several major shifts in its population numbers over the last decades.

In Germany, the crude birth rate in 1800 was 38 live births per thousand people, meaning that 3.8 percent of the population had been born in that year. In the nineteenth century, Germany's crude birth rate fluctuated between 34 and 40 births per thousand people. Since the turn of the twentieth century however, the crude birth rate has been in decline, although there were a few periods where it did increase. These increases took place during periods of economic recovery, after both world wars, and after the Great Depression. The largest period of increase was after the Second World War, and lasted until the late 1960s, before decreasing to 10.3 in 1980, where it then plateaus between eight and eleven, and it is expected to be 9.4 births per thousand people in 2020.

In 2024, 8.1 live births per 1,000 inhabitants were recorded in Germany. This was a decrease compared to the previous year, continuing the general trend of declining birth rates. The number of deaths in Germany has been exceeding the number of births in recent years.

Germany DE: Maternal Mortality Ratio: Modeled Estimate: per 100,000 Live Births data was reported at 4.000 Ratio in 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 4.000 Ratio for 2022. Germany DE: Maternal Mortality Ratio: Modeled Estimate: per 100,000 Live Births data is updated yearly, averaging 6.000 Ratio from Dec 1985 (Median) to 2023, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.000 Ratio in 1986 and a record low of 4.000 Ratio in 2023. Germany DE: Maternal Mortality Ratio: Modeled Estimate: per 100,000 Live Births 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: Social: Health Statistics. Maternal mortality ratio is the number of women who die from pregnancy-related causes while pregnant or within 42 days of pregnancy termination per 100,000 live births. The data are estimated with a regression model using information on the proportion of maternal deaths among non-AIDS deaths in women ages 15-49, fertility, birth attendants, and GDP measured using purchasing power parities (PPPs).;WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, World Bank Group, and UNDESA/Population Division. Trends in maternal mortality estimates 2000 to 2023. Geneva, World Health Organization, 2025;Weighted average;This indicator represents the risk associated with each pregnancy and is also a Sustainable Development Goal Indicator (3.1.1) for monitoring maternal health.

Germany DE: Mortality Rate: Neonatal: per 1000 Live Births data was reported at 2.300 Ratio in 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 2.300 Ratio for 2022. Germany DE: Mortality Rate: Neonatal: per 1000 Live Births data is updated yearly, averaging 3.000 Ratio from Dec 1969 (Median) to 2023, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.400 Ratio in 1969 and a record low of 2.300 Ratio in 2023. Germany DE: Mortality Rate: Neonatal: per 1000 Live Births 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: Social: Health Statistics. Neonatal mortality rate is the number of neonates dying before reaching 28 days of age, per 1,000 live births in a given year.;Estimates developed by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, World Bank, UN DESA Population Division) at www.childmortality.org.;Weighted average;Given that data on the incidence and prevalence of diseases are frequently unavailable, mortality rates are often used to identify vulnerable populations. Moreover, they are among the indicators most frequently used to compare socioeconomic development across countries. Aggregate data for LIC, UMC, LMC, HIC are computed based on the groupings for the World Bank fiscal year in which the data was released by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation. This is the Sustainable Development Goal indicator 3.2.2 [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].

Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) in Germany was reported at 3.3 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Germany - Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Germany DE: Birth Rate: Crude: per 1000 People data was reported at 8.300 Ratio in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.800 Ratio for 2022. Germany DE: Birth Rate: Crude: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 9.950 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.100 Ratio in 1963 and a record low of 8.100 Ratio in 2009. Germany DE: Birth Rate: Crude: per 1000 People 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. Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.;(1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision; (2) Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices; (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics; (4) United Nations Statistics Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years).;Weighted average;

In 2023, the crude birth rate in live births per 1,000 inhabitants in Germany stood at ***. Between 1960 and 2023, the figure dropped by ****, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Germany: Deaths of female children under five years of age per 1000 live births: The latest value from 2022 is 3 deaths per 1000 births, unchanged from 3 deaths per 1000 births in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 23 deaths per 1000 births, based on data from 187 countries. Historically, the average for Germany from 1968 to 2022 is 9 deaths per 1000 births. The minimum value, 3 deaths per 1000 births, was reached in 2019 while the maximum of 24 deaths per 1000 births was recorded in 1968.

In 2024, Bavaria recorded ******* births. This was an increase from ******* births ten years earlier. The state that recorded the highest number of births was North Rhine-Westphalia.

Germany's death rate has exceeded its death rate in every year since 1972, meaning that its population has been in a natural decline for over five decades. However, Germany's population has remained fairly stable at over 80 million during this period, due to the influence of immigration.Find more statistics on other topics about Germany with key insights such as life expectancy of women at birth, total life expectancy at birth, and total fertility rate.

Mortality rate, infant, female (per 1,000 live births) in Germany was reported at 2.9 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Germany - Mortality rate, infant, female (per 1,000 live births) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Mortality rate, under-5, male (per 1,000 live births) in Germany was reported at 3.9 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Germany - Mortality rate, under-5, male (per 1,000 live births) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

In 2023, the infant mortality rate in deaths per 1,000 live births in Germany stood at 3.1. Between 1968 and 2023, the figure dropped by 20.4, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Germany DE: Fertility Rate: Total: Births per Woman data was reported at 1.390 Ratio in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.455 Ratio for 2022. Germany DE: Fertility Rate: Total: Births per Woman data is updated yearly, averaging 1.425 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.540 Ratio in 1964 and a record low of 1.240 Ratio in 1994. Germany DE: Fertility Rate: Total: Births per Woman 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: Social: Health Statistics. Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance with age-specific fertility rates of the specified year.;(1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision; (2) Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices; (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics.;Weighted average;Relevance to gender indicator: it can indicate the status of women within households and a woman’s decision about the number and spacing of children.

In 2024, the German birth rate had decreased by 2.3 percent compared to the previous year. Figures fluctuated noticeably during the timeline shown. Germany had a lower crude birth rate, compared to other European countries.

Germany: Deaths of male children under five years of age per 1000 live births: The latest value from 2022 is 4 deaths per 1000 births, unchanged from 4 deaths per 1000 births in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 27 deaths per 1000 births, based on data from 187 countries. Historically, the average for Germany from 1968 to 2022 is 11 deaths per 1000 births. The minimum value, 4 deaths per 1000 births, was reached in 2012 while the maximum of 31 deaths per 1000 births was recorded in 1968.

Germany DE: Life Expectancy at Birth: Total data was reported at 80.541 Year in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 80.608 Year for 2022. Germany DE: Life Expectancy at Birth: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 75.570 Year from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.293 Year in 2019 and a record low of 69.064 Year in 1960. Germany DE: Life Expectancy at Birth: Total 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: Social: Health Statistics. Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.;(1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision; or derived from male and female life expectancy at birth from sources such as: (2) Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices; (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics.;Weighted average;

Maternal mortality ratio of Germany remained constant at 4.0 deaths per 100,000 live births over the last 7 years. Maternal mortality ratio is the number of women who die during pregnancy and childbirth, per 100,000 live births. The data are estimated with a regression model using information on fertility, birth attendants, and HIV prevalence.

Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) in Germany was reported at 2.3 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Germany - Mortality rate; neonatal (per 1;000 live births) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.