Germany: Population size
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| Germany |
Population size, in millions |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 83.13 |
| Reference | 2021 |
| Measure | million |
| Source | United Nations Population Division |
For that indicator, we provide data for Germany from 1960 to 2021. The average value for Germany during that period was 79.67 million with a minimum of 72.81 million in 1960 and a maximum of 83.16 million in 2020.
The latest value from 2021 is 83.13 million. For comparison, the world average in 2021 based on 196
countries is 41.45 million.
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The population size of Germany and other countries is defined as the number of people living on the territory of the country. It includes domestic born and foreign born residents.
Definition: Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.