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Germany Population Pyramid 2028

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2028
Population: 83,229,081

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Summary

Germany in 2028

In 2028, Germany is projected to have a population of 83,229,082 people. The total would be almost unchanged from 2018 (83,368,506).

The median age is projected at 47.0 years, with 22.7 children under 15 and 41.6 people aged 65 or over for every 100 people of working age (15–64). The narrow base of the pyramid marks a constrictive age structure: fertility below replacement level and a rising share of older people.

Ranks #19 of 201 by population Ranks #15 of 201 by median age Ranks #165 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
83,229,082
Median age
47.0
0-14 %
13.8%
65+ %
25.3%
Child dependency
22.7
Old-age dependency
41.6
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 83,229,082 47.0
France 66,928,636 43.8
Netherlands 18,619,098 42.8
Belgium 11,801,622 43.6
Austria 9,096,265 45.5
Frequently asked questions about Germany's population
What will the population of Germany be in 2028?
UN projections put Germany's population at 83,229,082 in 2028.
Is Germany's population growing or shrinking?
It has been roughly stable since 2018, with a projected population of 78,294,613 in 2050.
What is the median age in Germany?
The median age in Germany is 47.0 years — half the population is younger, half older.
How many children and older people live in Germany?
25.3% of Germany's population is 65 or older, and 13.8% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Germany have?
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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