Germany Population
Europe & Central Asia · 19th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
83,218,356
The population of Germany is about 83,218,356 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 83.3 million for 2026 as a whole — 1.01% of the world's people.
Germany is the 19th most populous of 217 countries and territories. The population is shrinking, by about 0.25% a year. It peaked around 2024 at 83.5 million and is projected to fall to 77.5 million by 2050. Since 1960 (72.8 million) it has grown by 14%. Population density is 238 people per square kilometre. 82% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
83.3 million
Yearly change
−0.25%
World rank
19th
Share of world
1.01%
Density
238/km²
Land area
349,430 km²
Life expectancy
80.8 yrs
Births per woman
1.36
GDP per capita
$60,496
GDP
$5.05T
Population of Germany, 1960–2050
Germany population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 72,814,900 | — | 208 |
| 1970 | 78,169,289 | +0.33% | 224 |
| 1980 | 78,288,576 | +0.21% | 224 |
| 1990 | 79,433,029 | +0.87% | 227 |
| 2000 | 82,211,508 | +0.14% | 235 |
| 2010 | 81,776,930 | −0.15% | 234 |
| 2020 | 83,160,871 | +0.08% | 238 |
| 2024 | 83,516,593 | +0.28% | 239 |
| 2026proj. | 83,283,528 | −0.25% | 238 |
| 2030proj. | 82,453,744 | −0.24% | 236 |
| 2040proj. | 80,140,112 | −0.31% | 229 |
| 2050proj. | 77,477,288 | −0.34% | 222 |
Germany vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 2.1 times as many people as Germany. Bangladesh is 5.7 times more densely populated.
Germany population: questions and answers
What is the population of Germany in 2026?
About 83,283,528 (83.3 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Germany's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.25% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Germany?
About 238 people per km², with a land area of 349,430 km².
What will the population of Germany be in 2050?
About 77.5 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Germany?
Berlin.
What is the life expectancy in Germany?
80.8 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.