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Germany: Population, total

In , Germany's Population, total was 83.52 million.

That's up 0.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37,411,963.35 . Germany ranks #19 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #3 of 58.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Germany Population, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
83.52M
Trough
80.27M
1-year change
+0.3%
5-year change
+0.5%
+0.1% / yr
10-year change
+3.1%
+0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population, total
83.517M
83.287M
83.178M
83.196M
83.161M
83.093M
82.906M
82.657M
82.349M
81.687M

About Population, total

Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTLCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Germany's Population, total in 2024?
In 2024, Germany's Population, total was 83.52 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Germany's Population, total rising or falling?
Germany's Population, total rose 0.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Germany rank globally on Population, total?
In 2024, Germany ranked #19 out of 217 countries reporting Population, total.
How does Germany's Population, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population, total in 2024 was 37.41 million, so Germany is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #3 of 58.
What is Population, total and how is it measured?
Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.