Germany Population Pyramid (2026)
Germany has a population of 83,644,259 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 19th-largest population in the world and 1.01% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 13.9% of the population and people aged 65 and over 24.2%, with 97.6 males for every 100 females.
Germany Demographics
Germany has 83.6 million people in 2026, up 7.0% from 78.2 million in 1970.
Deaths outnumber births by 352,381 (UN projection for 2026).
65+ share 24.2% — the 7th-highest of 194 countries.
Median age 45.7 — the 10th-highest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Baby Boomers — 22.8% (19,084,110)
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Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Germany's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Germany has 97.6 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Women outnumber men by 1,030,231 (1.2% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:41,307,014
- Percentage:49.4%
Female Statistics
- Population:42,337,245
- Percentage:50.6%
- Ratio Format:1:1.025
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Germany indicates more females than males.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 689,997 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 795,669 | 9.5 | 1.58 | estimate |
| 2022 | 730,553 | 8.7 | 1.46 | estimate |
| 2023 | 719,249 | 8.5 | 1.44 | estimate |
| 2024 | 717,268 | 8.5 | 1.45 | projection |
| 2025 | 707,972 | 8.4 | 1.46 | projection |
| 2026 | 689,997 | 8.2 | 1.46 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (689,997 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Germany's median age is 45.7 years
Half the population is younger than 45.7 years, half is older — indicating an aging society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 3,615,145 | 4.3% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 4,053,015 | 4.8% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 3,923,989 | 4.7% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 3,877,277 | 4.6% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 4,088,057 | 4.9% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 4,566,228 | 5.5% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 4,892,432 | 5.8% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 5,614,329 | 6.7% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 5,379,944 | 6.4% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 5,165,121 | 6.2% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 5,026,209 | 6.0% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 6,400,148 | 7.7% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 6,765,397 | 8.1% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 5,739,270 | 6.9% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 4,662,742 | 5.6% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 3,705,305 | 4.4% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 2,764,210 | 3.3% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 2,352,691 | 2.8% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 844,332 | 1.0% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 188,159 | 0.2% | Senior |
| 100+ | 20,257 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 5 (natural decrease): deaths outnumber births — 8.2 births and 12.5 deaths per 1,000 people in 2026. Read more about Stage 5 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Germany Total Fertility Rate: 1.46 children per woman
Below the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.58 | 9.5 | |
| 2022 | 1.46 | 8.7 | ↓0.12 |
| 2023 | 1.44 | 8.5 | ↓0.02 |
| 2024 | 1.45 | 8.5 | ↑0.01 |
| 2025 | 1.46 | 8.4 | ↑0.01 |
| 2026 | 1.46 | 8.2 | 0.00 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Below global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 1.48
Germany's total fertility rate is 1.46 children per woman in 2026 (below replacement), below the replacement level of 2.1. Germany ranks 155 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the lowest third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −33.3% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Germany's population has increased by 19.8%.
The median age has increased from 32.9 in 1950 to 45.7 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Germany's Demographics
Germany has a constrictive population pyramid — a base narrower than the middle, so younger cohorts are smaller than the ones above them.
Children under 15 make up 13.9% of the population and people aged 65 and over 24.2%.
The largest five-year age band is 60–64, at 8.1% of the population, compared with 4.3% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Germany's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
Germany's working-age share peaked in 1986 at 69.5% and is 61.9% in 2026.
Fertility Transition Stage
Germany is in a period of below replacement, with a total fertility rate of 1.46 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Germany's median age changed by +0.9 years from 2016 to 2026, slower than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 83,644,259 |
| Male Population | 41,307,014(49.4%) |
| Female Population | 42,337,245(50.6%) |
| Median Age | 45.7 years |
| Sex Ratio | 97.6 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 11,592,149(13.9%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 51,775,144(61.9%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 20,276,966(24.2%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 61.6 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 22.4 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 39.2 |
| Pyramid Type | Constrictive |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Germany
How long the average person in Germany is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Germany is projected to shrink to 78.3 million people by 2050 (−6.4% from 2026).
The median age rises from 45.7 in 2026 to 47.9 by 2050.
Major Events That Shaped Germany's Demographics
Understanding the historical events and policy decisions that created Germany's current population structure.
World War II and Aftermath
1939-1950War losses, displacement, and division fundamentally altered population structure.
Demographic Impact
By 1950 the overall sex ratio was about 83.4 men per 100 women.
Guest Worker Program
1955-1973Labor shortages led to recruitment agreements with Italy (1955), Spain and Greece (1960) and Turkey (1961), until the 1973 recruitment stop.
Demographic Impact
Germany's total fertility fell from 2.16 children per woman in 1955 to 1.55 by 1973.
German Reunification
1990Reunification exposed dramatic demographic differences between East and West.
Demographic Impact
Germany's total fertility fell from 1.43 children per woman in 1989 to 1.25 by 1994.
Germany's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population remained stable, growing from 78.2 million in 1970 to 78.3 million by 1980
The median age increased by 2.5 years, indicating population aging during this period
The youth population share contracted by 4.7 percentage points
Meanwhile, the elderly population proportion grew by 1.9 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 78.2M to 78.3M
- • Growth rate of 0.1% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 33.2 to 35.7 years (+2.5y)
- • 65+ share changed by +1.9 points; under-15 share by −4.7 points
How Does Germany Compare to Its Neighbors?
Germany has an older population than France, Poland, Netherlands, Austria. Germany has a larger population than France, Poland, Netherlands, Austria.
Germany
France
Poland
Netherlands
Austria
| Country | Population | Median Age | Youth % | Elderly % | Pyramid Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany (Current) | 83,644,259 | 45.7 | 13.9% | 24.2% | constrictive |
| France | 66,746,401 | 42.5 | 16.0% | 22.9% | constrictive |
| Poland | 37,843,189 | 43.0 | 14.1% | 21.3% | constrictive |
| Netherlands | 18,448,776 | 41.5 | 14.9% | 21.3% | constrictive |
| Austria | 9,107,265 | 43.9 | 14.1% | 21.6% | constrictive |
Frequently Asked Questions About Germany
How does Germany rank globally by population?
Germany ranks 19th in the world by population with 83.6 million people as of 2026, representing 1.01% of the global total of 8.30 billion.
What does Germany's age structure reveal about its development?
Germany's age structure — 13.9% under 15, 61.9% working-age (15–64) and 24.2% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 5 of the demographic transition, with a constrictive population pyramid. The median age is 45.7 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Germany?
Germany has 61.6 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Germany experiencing a demographic dividend?
Germany has moved past its demographic-dividend window. Germany's working-age share peaked in 1986 at 69.5% and is 61.9% in 2026. The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Germany's population?
Germany has more females than males, with 97.6 males per 100 females.
Compare with Other Countries
Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Germany Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/germany
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