Germany: Population growth

For that indicator, we provide data for Germany from 1961 to 2021. The average value for Germany during that period was 0.22 percent with a minimum of -1.85 percent in 2011 and a maximum of 0.93 percent in 1963. The latest value from 2021 is 0.04 percent. For comparison, the world average in 2021 based on 196 countries is 0.94 percent. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.