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Germany’s Population Reaches Record 83.6 Million as Immigration Drives Growth

An aging population underpins a decline in natural growth despite sustained immigration levels.

Dicht gedrängte Menschen in einer deutschen Innenstadt
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Die Zahl der Menschen in Deutschland ist im vorigen Jahr leicht auf knapp 83,6 Millionen gestiegen. Der Zuwachs gegenüber dem Vorjahr betrug 0,1 Prozent, wie das Statistische Bundesamt erklärte. Dabei unterschied sich die Entwicklung in Ost und West.

Overview

  • The population grew by 121,000 people or 0.1 percent to 83.6 million at the end of 2024, the highest ever recorded in Germany.
  • Net migration remained positive but fell sharply from 660,000 in 2023 to 420,000 in 2024, maintaining its role as the primary growth driver.
  • Deaths exceeded births by about 330,000 for the second consecutive year, deepening the country’s natural population decline.
  • Foreign residents rose by 2.3 percent to 12.4 million, representing 14.8 percent of the total population, with Turks, Ukrainians and Syrians as the largest groups.
  • Regional disparities persisted as western states saw population gains—led by Bavaria—while eastern states excluding Berlin continued to lose residents.