UK vs Germany: Population Comparison 2026
UK
GermanyGermany has 13,712,730 more people than the United Kingdom (1.2× as many): 83.6 million vs 69.9 million in 2026. Median age is 40.2 in the United Kingdom and 45.7 in Germany; fertility is 1.53 vs 1.46 children per woman.
United Kingdom
2026- Median age
- 40.2
- Fertility (TFR)
- 1.53
- Working age (15–64)
- 63.3%
- Trend
- Growing (+0.55%)
Germany
2026- Median age
- 45.7
- Fertility (TFR)
- 1.46
- Working age (15–64)
- 61.9%
- Trend
- Declining (-0.51%)
Population pyramids, 2026
Total Population
United Kingdom
69.9M
Germany
83.6M
Youth (0-14)
United Kingdom
16.7%
Germany
13.9%
Elderly (65+)
United Kingdom
19.9%
Germany
24.2%
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 United Kingdom and Germany for each age group, split by gender:
Left Side (Males)
Blue = United Kingdom has more males
Green = Germany has more males
Right Side (Females)
Pink = United Kingdom has more females
Orange = Germany 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 Germany has more males in that age group.
Notable Differences (>20% variance):
Demographic comparison, 2026
| Indicator | United Kingdom | Germany | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 69,931,529 | 83,644,259 | Germany has 13.7 million more (1.2×) |
| Change 2025–2026 | +0.5% (Growing) | -0.5% (Declining) | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.2 | 45.7 | Germany older by 5.5 yrs |
| Total fertility rate | 1.53 — 0.57 below replacement | 1.46 — 0.64 below replacement | |
| Fertility rate, 2030 (UN projection) | 1.52 | 1.48 | |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 9.7 | 8.2 | |
| Population 2050 (UN projection) | 75.5 million (+8.0%) | 78.3 million (-6.4%) | |
| Peak population | Peaks 2072 | Peaks 2024 |
Differences by age group, 2026
| Age | United Kingdom (M / F) | Germany (M / F) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 1807K / 1717K | 1856K / 1759K | Germany has 2.6% more people aged 0-4 |
| 5-9 | 1992K / 1892K | 2079K / 1974K | Germany has 4.4% more people aged 5-9 |
| 10-14 | 2197K / 2089K | 2015K / 1909K | United Kingdom has 9.2% more people aged 10-14 |
| 15-19 | 2205K / 2100K | 1993K / 1884K | United Kingdom has 11.0% more people aged 15-19 |
| 20-24 | 2124K / 2024K | 2106K / 1982K | United Kingdom has 1.5% more people aged 20-24 |
| 25-29 | 2263K / 2140K | 2390K / 2177K | Germany has 3.7% more people aged 25-29 |
| 30-34 | 2380K / 2294K | 2542K / 2350K | Germany has 4.7% more people aged 30-34 |
| 35-39 | 2293K / 2300K | 2893K / 2722K | Germany has 22.2% more people aged 35-39 |
| 40-44 | 2288K / 2335K | 2733K / 2647K | Germany has 16.4% more people aged 40-44 |
| 45-49 | 2125K / 2168K | 2591K / 2574K | Germany has 20.3% more people aged 45-49 |
| 50-54 | 2176K / 2203K | 2513K / 2513K | Germany has 14.8% more people aged 50-54 |
| 55-59 | 2189K / 2386K | 3199K / 3201K | Germany has 39.9% more people aged 55-59 |
| 60-64 | 2054K / 2249K | 3354K / 3412K | Germany has 57.2% more people aged 60-64 |
| 65-69 | 1822K / 1988K | 2779K / 2960K | Germany has 50.6% more people aged 65-69 |
| 70-74 | 1521K / 1734K | 2167K / 2495K | Germany has 43.2% more people aged 70-74 |
| 75-79 | 1409K / 1604K | 1669K / 2036K | Germany has 23.0% more people aged 75-79 |
| 80-84 | 881K / 1129K | 1178K / 1586K | Germany has 37.6% more people aged 80-84 |
| 85-89 | 489K / 683K | 914K / 1439K | Germany has 100.8% more people aged 85-89 |
| 90-94 | 193K / 331K | 283K / 562K | Germany has 61.3% more people aged 90-94 |
| 95-99 | 42K / 99K | 49K / 139K | Germany has 33.4% more people aged 95-99 |
| 100+ | 4K / 15K | 4K / 17K | Germany has 7.4% more people aged 100+ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has more people, UK or Germany?
Germany has more: 83.6 million vs 69.9 million in 2026 — 1.2× as many, 13.7 million more people.
Which country is older?
Germany, with a median age of 45.7 vs 40.2 in the United Kingdom (2026).
Which has higher fertility?
The United Kingdom, at 1.53 children per woman vs 1.46 in Germany. Replacement is 2.1, so both are below it.
How will UK and Germany compare in 2050?
By 2050 the UN projects the United Kingdom at 75.5 million (+8.0% from 2026) and Germany at 78.3 million (-6.4%).
Are UK and Germany growing or shrinking?
The United Kingdom is growing (+0.5% in 2026); Germany is declining (-0.5%).
