Which has higher population, France or Germany?

Germany, at 71,489 against 58,516 in France as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

France vs Germany: Population

France

58,516

in 2030

Germany

71,489

in 2030

France rank

22nd

Germany rank

19th

Population over time

France
Germany

How they compare

Germany currently reports 71,489 against 58,516 in France, a difference of 12,973.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.2 times France's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

France ranks 22nd and Germany ranks 19th of 188 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	France	Germany	Difference	Ahead
1990s	47,883	68,299	20,416	Germany
2000s	51,279	69,741	18,462	Germany
2010s	54,359	70,978	16,619	Germany
2020s	57,177	72,186	15,009	Germany
2030s	58,516	71,489	12,973	Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, France or Germany?: Germany, at 71,489 against 58,516 in France as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between France and Germany?: 12,973, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do France and Germany rank globally for population?: France ranks 22nd and Germany ranks 19th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.