Labour indicators levels - Regions — Population in Germany

Germany: Labour indicators levels - Regions — Population was 72.16 million Persons in 2026. ▬ Flat

Latest (2026)
72.16 million Persons
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
7th
of 49 countries
All-time high
72.24 million Persons
in 2023
All-time low
68.41 million Persons
in 1995
Years of data
32
1995–2026

Labour indicators levels - Regions — Population in Germany, 1995–2026

020.0M40.0M60.0M80.0M1995201020261995: 68.4M Persons1996: 68.7M Persons1997: 68.9M Persons1998: 69.0M Persons1999: 68.4M Persons2000: 68.7M Persons2001: 68.9M Persons2002: 69.2M Persons2003: 69.5M Persons2004: 69.8M Persons2005: 70.1M Persons2006: 70.3M Persons2007: 70.3M Persons2008: 70.4M Persons2009: 70.2M Persons2010: 68.8M Persons2011: 68.5M Persons2012: 68.8M Persons2013: 69.1M Persons2014: 69.5M Persons2015: 70.1M Persons2016: 70.6M Persons2017: 70.7M Persons2018: 70.8M Persons2019: 70.7M Persons2020: 71.1M Persons2021: 71.1M Persons2022: 71.7M Persons2023: 72.2M Persons2024: 71.9M Persons2025: 72.0M Persons2026: 72.2M Persons

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.

Analysis

In 2026, labour indicators levels - regions — population in Germany stood at 72.16 million Persons.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 2.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labour indicators levels - regions — population in Germany peaked at 72.24 million Persons in 2023 and was at its lowest, 68.41 million Persons, in 1995.

Germany ranks 7th of 49 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 68.69 million Persons 68.41 million Persons 69.01 million Persons 5
2000s 69.73 million Persons 68.65 million Persons 70.36 million Persons 10
2010s 69.76 million Persons 68.54 million Persons 70.79 million Persons 10
2020s 71.74 million Persons 71.05 million Persons 72.24 million Persons 7

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 4 Russia 120.44 million Persons compare
  2. 5 Japan 109.72 million Persons compare
  3. 6 Mexico 86.93 million Persons compare
  4. 8 France 58.10 million Persons compare
  5. 9 Italy 52.12 million Persons compare
  6. 10 Spain 43.76 million Persons compare

See the full ranking of 56 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is labour indicators levels - regions — population in Germany?
Labour indicators levels - regions — population in Germany was 72.16 million Persons in 2026, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest labour indicators levels - regions — population recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 72.24 million Persons in 2023.
What is the lowest labour indicators levels - regions — population recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 68.41 million Persons in 1995.
How does Germany rank for labour indicators levels - regions — population?
Germany ranks 7th out of 49 countries with data for 2026.
Is labour indicators levels - regions — population rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour indicators levels - Regions — Population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Population
Unit
Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
56 places, 1,649 data points, 1995–2026
Last refreshed

<p>This dataset presents indicators on the size of the labour force, employment, and unemployment in large regions (TL2) and, where available, in small regions (TL3).</p> <p><strong>Data definition and source</strong></p> <p>The labour force status is presented by sex, for 15-64 year-olds and 15+ year-olds age ranges, the latter having less country coverage. Data is based on a labour force survey using ILO guidelines and collected from Eurostat (reg_lmk) for EU countries and via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites.</p> <p><strong>Definition of regions</strong></p> <p>Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid <a href="https://webfs-cfe.oecd.org/files/.Stat/region/OECD_territorial-grid_TL2024.pdf">(pdf)</a> and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table <a href="https://webfs-cfe.oecd.org/files/.Stat/region/OECD%20Territorial%20correspondence%20-%20TL2024c.xlsx">(xlsx)</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Cite this dataset</strong></p> <p>OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database&nbsp;<a href="http://oe.cd/geostats">http://oe.cd/geostats</a>.</p> <p><strong>Further information</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://regions-cities-atlas.oecd.org/">OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas</a>&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-regions-and-cities-at-a-glance-2024_f42db3bf-en.html">OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance</a></li> </ul> <p>For questions and/or comments, please email <a href="mailto:RegionStat@oecd.org">RegionStat@oecd.org</a>.</p>