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Germany Population Pyramid 1988

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1988
Population: 78,385,992

Year

-5 -1   1988  +1 +5

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Summary

Germany in 1988

The population of Germany in 1988 was 78,385,992. Ten years earlier, in 1978, the population was nearly the same: 78,115,360.

The median age was 37.6 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 22.6 children under 15 and 21.5 people aged 65 or over. The pyramid is constrictive: cohorts of children are smaller than those of their parents, reflecting low fertility and an ageing population.

Ranks #12 of 201 by population Ranks #3 of 201 by median age Ranks #196 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Germany
Population
78,385,992
Median age
37.6
0-14 %
15.7%
65+ %
14.9%
Child dependency
22.6
Old-age dependency
21.5
Region
EUROPE
Pyramid shape
Constrictive
Population 2050
78,294,613
Population 2100
70,899,863
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
123
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.39

The fertility rate of Germany was 1.39 births per woman in 2023, under the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
60708090
19602023 · 80.5

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 80.5 years on average (83.0 years for girls, 78.2 for boys).

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
15304560
19502100
Migration to and from Germany
Where immigrants come from (2024)

13,612,825 immigrants live in Germany, 16.1% of the population.

Poland1,883,559
Turkey1,504,743
Ukraine1,416,521
Russian Federation1,137,448
Romania968,697
Where emigrants live (2024)

4,294,284 people born in Germany live in other countries.

United States of America1,137,577
Switzerland371,816
Turkey363,563
United Kingdom287,772
Austria268,460
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Germany compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Germany 78,385,993 37.6
France 56,361,849 34.2
Netherlands 14,825,923 33.8
Belgium 9,916,565 35.9
Austria 7,585,342 35.5
Frequently asked questions about Germany's population
What was the population of Germany in 1988?
In 1988, Germany's population was 78,385,992.
Is the population of Germany increasing or decreasing?
Germany's population has been almost unchanged over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 78,294,613 by 2050.
What is the median age in Germany?
The median age in Germany is 37.6 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Germany's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Germany, 15.7% of people are under 15 and 14.9% are 65 or older.
What shape is Germany's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Germany's pyramid is constrictive — narrower at the base than the middle, the signature of sustained low fertility and population ageing.

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