Germany vs France: Population Comparison 2026
Germany
FranceGermany has 16,897,858 more people than France (1.3× as many): 83.6 million vs 66.7 million in 2026. Median age is 45.7 in Germany and 42.5 in France; fertility is 1.46 vs 1.64 children per woman.
Germany
2026- Median age
- 45.7
- Fertility (TFR)
- 1.46
- Working age (15–64)
- 61.9%
- Trend
- Declining (-0.51%)
France
2026- Median age
- 42.5
- Fertility (TFR)
- 1.64
- Working age (15–64)
- 61.1%
- Trend
- Growing (+0.14%)
Population pyramids, 2026
Total Population
Germany
83.6M
France
66.7M
Youth (0-14)
Germany
13.9%
France
16.0%
Elderly (65+)
Germany
24.2%
France
22.9%
Where the two pyramids differ
The pyramids are overlaid so you can read the difference by age and sex: the longer bar in each band marks the country with more people of that age.
📊 Understanding the Population Difference Chart
This visualization shows where and by how much the populations differ between Germany and France for each age group, split by gender:
Left Side (Males)
Blue = Germany has more males
Green = France has more males
Right Side (Females)
Pink = Germany has more females
Orange = France has more females
💡 How to Read: Each age group shows up to 2 bars - one on the left (male difference) and one on the right (female difference). The bar's color tells you which country has more people, and the bar's length shows by how much. For example, if you see a green bar on the left, it means France has more males in that age group.
Notable Differences (>20% variance):
Demographic comparison, 2026
| Indicator | Germany | France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 83,644,259 | 66,746,401 | Germany has 16.9 million more (1.3×) |
| Change 2025–2026 | -0.5% (Declining) | +0.1% (Growing) | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.7 | 42.5 | Germany older by 3.2 yrs |
| Total fertility rate | 1.46 — 0.64 below replacement | 1.64 — 0.46 below replacement | |
| Fertility rate, 2030 (UN projection) | 1.48 | 1.64 | |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 8.2 | 9.5 | |
| Population 2050 (UN projection) | 78.3 million (-6.4%) | 68.2 million (+2.2%) | |
| Peak population | Peaks 2024 | Peaks 2095 |
Differences by age group, 2026
| Age | Germany (M / F) | France (M / F) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 1856K / 1759K | 1676K / 1603K | Germany has 10.2% more people aged 0-4 |
| 5-9 | 2079K / 1974K | 1785K / 1707K | Germany has 16.1% more people aged 5-9 |
| 10-14 | 2015K / 1909K | 1984K / 1895K | Germany has 1.2% more people aged 10-14 |
| 15-19 | 1993K / 1884K | 2128K / 2031K | France has 7.3% more people aged 15-19 |
| 20-24 | 2106K / 1982K | 2175K / 2075K | France has 4.0% more people aged 20-24 |
| 25-29 | 2390K / 2177K | 2030K / 1958K | Germany has 14.5% more people aged 25-29 |
| 30-34 | 2542K / 2350K | 1834K / 1839K | Germany has 33.2% more people aged 30-34 |
| 35-39 | 2893K / 2722K | 1931K / 1996K | Germany has 43.0% more people aged 35-39 |
| 40-44 | 2733K / 2647K | 1944K / 2045K | Germany has 34.9% more people aged 40-44 |
| 45-49 | 2591K / 2574K | 2035K / 2083K | Germany has 25.5% more people aged 45-49 |
| 50-54 | 2513K / 2513K | 2103K / 2152K | Germany has 18.1% more people aged 50-54 |
| 55-59 | 3199K / 3201K | 2055K / 2180K | Germany has 51.1% more people aged 55-59 |
| 60-64 | 3354K / 3412K | 2012K / 2185K | Germany has 61.2% more people aged 60-64 |
| 65-69 | 2779K / 2960K | 1859K / 2093K | Germany has 45.2% more people aged 65-69 |
| 70-74 | 2167K / 2495K | 1663K / 1973K | Germany has 28.2% more people aged 70-74 |
| 75-79 | 1669K / 2036K | 1490K / 1854K | Germany has 10.8% more people aged 75-79 |
| 80-84 | 1178K / 1586K | 854K / 1166K | Germany has 36.8% more people aged 80-84 |
| 85-89 | 914K / 1439K | 507K / 823K | Germany has 76.8% more people aged 85-89 |
| 90-94 | 283K / 562K | 233K / 516K | Germany has 12.8% more people aged 90-94 |
| 95-99 | 49K / 139K | 54K / 183K | France has 26.3% more people aged 95-99 |
| 100+ | 4K / 17K | 5K / 30K | France has 73.1% more people aged 100+ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has more people, Germany or France?
Germany has more: 83.6 million vs 66.7 million in 2026 — 1.3× as many, 16.9 million more people.
Which country is older?
Germany, with a median age of 45.7 vs 42.5 in France (2026).
Which has higher fertility?
France, at 1.64 children per woman vs 1.46 in Germany. Replacement is 2.1, so both are below it.
How will Germany and France compare in 2050?
By 2050 the UN projects Germany at 78.3 million (-6.4% from 2026) and France at 68.2 million (+2.2%).
Are Germany and France growing or shrinking?
Germany is declining (-0.5% in 2026); France is growing (+0.1%).
