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Germany's population has slipped past its peak: from a high of 84,552,242 in 2024, it stands at 83,644,258 in 2026. That is up +20% from 69,847,782 in 1950. Numbers are roughly stable, edging down 0.23% a year. Settlement is fairly dense, at 240 people/km². Half the population is younger than 45.7 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 47.9 by 2050. The sexes are close to evenly balanced, at 98 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it falling to 70,899,863 (-15% from 2026).
Total population
83,644,258
Density
240 people/km²
Median age
45.7 years
Growth rate
-0.23%
Germany passed its population peak 2 years ago in 2024, and has since declined by 1.1%. The population is gradually aging, with median age projected to reach 48 by 2050 (up from 46 in 2026).