In 2024, 40-59-year-olds made up the largest age group in Germany, at around 22.3 million people. The most recent figures confirm that the next-largest age group was 65 years and older, at roughly 19 million. Aging population With the number of people belonging to older age groups visibly outstripping younger ones, in recent years it has become clear that Germany’s population is aging. In fact, figures on age structure in Germany depict a constant trend of a slowly increasing population share aged over 65 since 2012. Meanwhile, the share of population members aged 0 to 14 years has been falling, which was also reflected in the fluctuating national birth rate in recent years. A look at the future Germany’s current total population is around 83.6 million. While this number is predicted to increase, the same goes for the age group of 65 years and older. This means that the national population will continue to age.

The total population in Germany was estimated at 83.6 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Germany Population - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Key information about Germany population

• The Germany population reached 83.6 million people in Dec 2024, compared with the previously reported figure of 83.5 million people in Dec 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 83.6 million people in Dec 2024 and a record low of 69.3 million people in Dec 1950

• In the latest reports, Germany Unemployment Rate remained the same at 3.8 % in Oct 2025
• Monthly earnings of the Germany population was 5,640.2 USD in Sep 2025
• Germany Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 57.0 % in Sep 2025

In 2024, the most populated federal state in Germany is North Rhine-Westphalia in the west, with a population of almost 18 million. The state capital is Düsseldorf. Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg in the south rounded up the top three, both with over 10 million inhabitants.

The total population of Germany was estimated at over 84.4 million inhabitants in 2025, although it is projected to drop in the coming years and fall below 80 million in 2043. Germany is the most populous country located entirely in Europe, and is third largest when Russia and Turkey are included. Germany's prosperous economy makes it a popular destination for immigrants of all backgrounds, which has kept its population above 80 million for several decades. Population growth and stability has depended on immigration In every year since 1972, Germany has had a higher death rate than its birth rate, meaning its population is in natural decline. However, Germany's population has rarely dropped below its 1972 figure of 78.6 million, and, in fact, peaked at 84.7 million in 2024, all due to its high net immigration rate. Over the past 75 years, the periods that saw the highest population growth rates were; the 1960s, due to the second wave of the post-WWII baby boom; the 1990s, due to post-reunification immigration; and since the 2010s, due to high arrivals of refugees from conflict zones in Afghanistan, Syria, and Ukraine. Does falling population = economic decline? Current projections predict that Germany's population will fall to almost 70 million by the next century. Germany's fertility rate currently sits around 1.5 births per woman, which is well below the repacement rate of 2.1 births per woman. Population aging and decline present a major challenge economies, as more resources must be invested in elderly care, while the workforce shrinks and there are fewer taxpayers contributing to social security. Countries such as Germany have introduced more generous child benefits and family friendly policies, although these are yet to prove effective in creating a cultural shift. Instead, labor shortages are being combatted via automation and immigration, however, both these solutions are met with resistance among large sections of the population and have become defining political issues of our time.

Actual value and historical data chart for Germany Population Ages 65 And Above Percent Of Total

Actual value and historical data chart for Germany Population Male

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Germany (POPTOTDEA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Germany and population.

Actual value and historical data chart for Germany Population Growth Annual Percent

In 2024, the population in Germany, as of December 31 of that year, amounted to around 83.6 million people. This was an increase compared to the previous year.

Yearly (annual) dataset of the Germany Population, including historical data, latest releases, and long-term trends from 1960-12-31 to 2024-12-31. Available for free download in CSV format.

Germany DE: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data was reported at 4.799 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.950 % for 2022. Germany DE: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 5.940 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.084 % in 1986 and a record low of 4.799 % in 2023. Germany DE: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female 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. Female population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total female population.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;;

Graph and download economic data for Employment to Population Ratio for Germany (SLEMPTOTLSPZSDEU) from 1991 to 2024 about employment-population ratio, Germany, population, and employment.

Rural population (% of total population) in Germany was reported at 22.1 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Germany - Rural population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Among all 16 German federal states, the city-state Hamburg in the north has the highest share of population members aged 15 to 64 years, with **** percent. Berlin, also a city-state, followed and the northern German state of Bremen took third place.

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Germany (SPPOPGROWDEU) from 1961 to 2024 about Germany, population, and rate.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of New Germany by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for New Germany. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of New Germany by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in New Germany. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for New Germany.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 25-29 years (47) | Female # 10-14 years (39). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the New Germany population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the New Germany is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the New Germany is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in New Germany for each age group.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

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Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for New Germany Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

In 2024, the population share with a migrant background in the wider sense was around 30.4 percent. According to the source, a person is considered to have a migrant background when they or at least one parent do not have German citizenship by birth. This definition includes the following:1. Immigrated and non-immigrated foreigners.2. Immigrated and non-immigrated naturalized citizens.3. Late emigrants.4. Descendants born with German citizenship within the three groups named above.

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