Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Germany
Germany: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 71,489 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Germany, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Germany recorded 71,489 for working-age population (un estimates and projections) in 2030.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 0.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Germany peaked at 72,791 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 66,886, in 1990.
That places Germany 19th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 66,886 | — |
| 1991 | 67,248 | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 67,725 | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 68,168 | +0.7% |
| 1994 | 68,421 | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 68,691 | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 68,975 | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 69,142 | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 68,943 | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 68,794 | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 68,993 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 69,250 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 69,543 | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 69,784 | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 69,981 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 70,156 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 70,091 | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 69,929 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 69,883 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 69,801 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 69,760 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 69,878 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 70,081 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 70,318 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 70,651 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 71,235 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 71,731 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 71,921 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 72,062 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 72,143 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 72,120 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 72,099 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 72,388 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 72,783 | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 72,791 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 72,400 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 72,052 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 71,892 | -0.2% |
| 2028 | 71,739 | -0.2% |
| 2029 | 71,600 | -0.2% |
| 2030 | 71,489 | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 68,299 | 66,886 | 69,142 | 10 |
| 2000s | 69,741 | 68,993 | 70,156 | 10 |
| 2010s | 70,978 | 69,760 | 72,143 | 10 |
| 2020s | 72,186 | 71,600 | 72,791 | 10 |
| 2030s | 71,489 | 71,489 | 71,489 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 16 Iran, Islamic Republic of 77,077 compare
- 17 Türkiye 72,396 compare
- 18 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 72,291 compare
- 20 Thailand 62,045 compare
- 21 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 60,060 compare
- 22 France 58,516 compare
More gender data for Germany
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 11,292 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.9917 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 71,489 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 344,036 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 363,213 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 348,332 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 367,516 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 355,306 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 374,750 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 376,950 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Germany?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Germany was 71,489 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 72,791 in 2024.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 66,886 in 1990.
- How does Germany rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Germany ranks 19th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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. The working-age population is commonly defined as persons aged 15 years and older. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.