Population of Germany

As of May 2026, the population of Germany is 83.1 million. The number of inhabitants has decreased by 69 thousand in the last year, representing a decline of 0.08%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 44.9 years in 2016 to 45.3 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 82.7 years and population density is 238.5 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Germany peaked in 1964, reaching around 0.85% annually, but has since declined to approximately -0.08% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 641.9 thousand in 1964 to nearly -69.36 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Germany, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 79.6 years in 2006 to 82.7 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 3 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Germany

Germany has multiple large cities with a significant number of inhabitants. The most populous city is Berlin, State of Berlin, with approximately 3.4 million inhabitants. It is followed by Hamburg with 2 million and Munich, Bavaria with 1.5 million.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Germany: