Germany vs Italy: Population Comparison 2026
Germany
ItalyGermany has 24,718,092 more people than Italy (1.4× as many): 83.6 million vs 58.9 million in 2026. Median age is 45.7 in Germany and 48.6 in Italy; fertility is 1.46 vs 1.22 children per woman.
Germany
2026- Median age
- 45.7
- Fertility (TFR)
- 1.46
- Working age (15–64)
- 61.9%
- Trend
- Declining (-0.51%)
Italy
2026- Median age
- 48.6
- Fertility (TFR)
- 1.22
- Working age (15–64)
- 63.0%
- Trend
- Declining (-0.37%)
Population pyramids, 2026
Total Population
Germany
83.6M
Italy
58.9M
Youth (0-14)
Germany
13.9%
Italy
11.4%
Elderly (65+)
Germany
24.2%
Italy
25.6%
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 Italy for each age group, split by gender:
Left Side (Males)
Blue = Germany has more males
Green = Italy has more males
Right Side (Females)
Pink = Germany has more females
Orange = Italy 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 Italy has more males in that age group.
Notable Differences (>20% variance):
Demographic comparison, 2026
| Indicator | Germany | Italy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 83,644,259 | 58,926,167 | Germany has 24.7 million more (1.4×) |
| Change 2025–2026 | -0.5% (Declining) | -0.4% (Declining) | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.7 | 48.6 | Italy older by 2.9 yrs |
| Total fertility rate | 1.46 — 0.64 below replacement | 1.22 — 0.88 below replacement | |
| Fertility rate, 2030 (UN projection) | 1.48 | 1.25 | |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 8.2 | 6.4 | |
| Population 2050 (UN projection) | 78.3 million (-6.4%) | 51.9 million (-11.9%) | |
| Peak population | Peaks 2024 | Peaks 2014 |
Differences by age group, 2026
| Age | Germany (M / F) | Italy (M / F) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 1856K / 1759K | 1014K / 956K | Germany has 83.6% more people aged 0-4 |
| 5-9 | 2079K / 1974K | 1137K / 1075K | Germany has 83.3% more people aged 5-9 |
| 10-14 | 2015K / 1909K | 1315K / 1242K | Germany has 53.4% more people aged 10-14 |
| 15-19 | 1993K / 1884K | 1486K / 1403K | Germany has 34.2% more people aged 15-19 |
| 20-24 | 2106K / 1982K | 1590K / 1499K | Germany has 32.3% more people aged 20-24 |
| 25-29 | 2390K / 2177K | 1625K / 1472K | Germany has 47.4% more people aged 25-29 |
| 30-34 | 2542K / 2350K | 1631K / 1529K | Germany has 54.8% more people aged 30-34 |
| 35-39 | 2893K / 2722K | 1693K / 1648K | Germany has 68.1% more people aged 35-39 |
| 40-44 | 2733K / 2647K | 1758K / 1737K | Germany has 53.9% more people aged 40-44 |
| 45-49 | 2591K / 2574K | 2003K / 1992K | Germany has 29.3% more people aged 45-49 |
| 50-54 | 2513K / 2513K | 2307K / 2338K | Germany has 8.2% more people aged 50-54 |
| 55-59 | 3199K / 3201K | 2347K / 2431K | Germany has 34.0% more people aged 55-59 |
| 60-64 | 3354K / 3412K | 2247K / 2369K | Germany has 46.6% more people aged 60-64 |
| 65-69 | 2779K / 2960K | 1875K / 2041K | Germany has 46.6% more people aged 65-69 |
| 70-74 | 2167K / 2495K | 1569K / 1779K | Germany has 39.3% more people aged 70-74 |
| 75-79 | 1669K / 2036K | 1398K / 1677K | Germany has 20.5% more people aged 75-79 |
| 80-84 | 1178K / 1586K | 941K / 1259K | Germany has 25.7% more people aged 80-84 |
| 85-89 | 914K / 1439K | 620K / 987K | Germany has 46.4% more people aged 85-89 |
| 90-94 | 283K / 562K | 232K / 487K | Germany has 17.5% more people aged 90-94 |
| 95-99 | 49K / 139K | 48K / 147K | Italy has 3.6% more people aged 95-99 |
| 100+ | 4K / 17K | 4K / 20K | Italy has 20.0% more people aged 100+ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has more people, Germany or Italy?
Germany has more: 83.6 million vs 58.9 million in 2026 — 1.4× as many, 24.7 million more people.
Which country is older?
Italy, with a median age of 48.6 vs 45.7 in Germany (2026).
Which has higher fertility?
Germany, at 1.46 children per woman vs 1.22 in Italy. Replacement is 2.1, so both are below it.
How will Germany and Italy compare in 2050?
By 2050 the UN projects Germany at 78.3 million (-6.4% from 2026) and Italy at 51.9 million (-11.9%).
Are Germany and Italy growing or shrinking?
Germany is declining (-0.5% in 2026); Italy is declining (-0.4%).