Population of Germany

As of July 2026, the population of Germany is 83.6 million. The number of inhabitants has decreased by 194 thousand in the last year, representing a decline of 0.51%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 44.8 years in 2016 to 45.7 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 81.9 years and population density is 240 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Germany peaked in 2015, reaching around 1.19% annually, but has since declined to approximately -0.23% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 976.17 thousand in 2015 to nearly -193.94 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 81.9 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 2 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: