Population in private households by citizenship and labour status in Germany
Germany: Population in private households by citizenship and labour status was 62,457 Thousand persons in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
62,457 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
2nd
of 45 countries
All-time high
64,051 Thousand persons
in 2005
All-time low
61,131 Thousand persons
in 2021
Years of data
28
1998–2026
Population in private households by citizenship and labour status in Germany, 1998–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in private households by citizenship and labour status in Germany is 62,457 Thousand persons, measured in 2026.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in private households by citizenship and labour status in Germany peaked at 64,051 Thousand persons in 2005 and was at its lowest, 61,131 Thousand persons, in 2021.
That places Germany 2nd out of 45 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.
Population in private households by citizenship and labour status in Germany, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 62,972 Thousand persons | — |
| 1999 | 62,945 Thousand persons | -0.0% |
| 2000 | 63,140 Thousand persons | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 63,223 Thousand persons | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 63,360 Thousand persons | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 63,478 Thousand persons | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 63,610 Thousand persons | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 64,051 Thousand persons | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 63,971 Thousand persons | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 63,956 Thousand persons | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 63,933 Thousand persons | -0.0% |
| 2009 | 63,559 Thousand persons | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 61,874 Thousand persons | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 61,511 Thousand persons | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 61,479 Thousand persons | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 61,453 Thousand persons | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 61,478 Thousand persons | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 61,755 Thousand persons | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 61,976 Thousand persons | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 61,901 Thousand persons | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 61,840 Thousand persons | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 62,242 Thousand persons | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 61,131 Thousand persons | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 62,137 Thousand persons | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 62,512 Thousand persons | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 62,670 Thousand persons | +0.3% |
| 2025 | 62,592 Thousand persons | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 62,457 Thousand persons | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 62,959 Thousand persons | 62,945 Thousand persons | 62,972 Thousand persons | 2 |
| 2000s | 63,628 Thousand persons | 63,140 Thousand persons | 64,051 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 61,751 Thousand persons | 61,453 Thousand persons | 62,242 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 62,250 Thousand persons | 61,131 Thousand persons | 62,670 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 Türkiye 63,223 Thousand persons compare
- 3 France 49,228 Thousand persons compare
- 4 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 48,623 Thousand persons compare
- 4 United Kingdom 48,623 Thousand persons compare
More work & labour data for Germany
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.0436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0549 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0322 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.0388 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 66,826 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 12,413 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 35,391 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 35,508 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 70,900 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in private households by citizenship and labour status in Germany?
- Population in private households by citizenship and labour status in Germany was 62,457 Thousand persons in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest population in private households by citizenship and labour status recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 64,051 Thousand persons in 2005.
- What is the lowest population in private households by citizenship and labour status recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 61,131 Thousand persons in 2021.
- How does Germany rank for population in private households by citizenship and labour status?
- Germany ranks 2nd out of 45 countries with data for 2026.
- Is population in private households by citizenship and labour status rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Population in private households by citizenship and labour status - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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