Germany: Population growth (annual %)
In , Germany's Population growth (annual %) was 0.27.
That's up 109.1% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Germany ranks #161 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #31 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.87
- Trough
- -1.85
- 1-year change
- +109.1%
- 5-year change
- +21.9%
- +4.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- -34.0%
- -4.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 0.2750 | |
| 0.1315 | |
| -0.0220 | |
| 0.0423 | |
| 0.0817 | |
| 0.2255 | |
| 0.3005 | |
| 0.3737 | |
| 0.8072 | |
| 0.8657 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Germany's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Germany's Population growth (annual %) was 0.27, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Germany's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Germany's Population growth (annual %) rose 109.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Germany rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Germany ranked #161 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does Germany's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Germany is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #31 of 58.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.