Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Germany
Germany: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual was 0.1772 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.1772 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 10.9%
World rank
111th
of 121 countries
All-time high
3.21 % change on previous year
in 1987
All-time low
-0.8169 % change on previous year
in 1988
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Germany, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Germany stood at 0.1772 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.9% on the previous year and down 70.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Germany peaked at 3.21 % change on previous year in 1987 and was at its lowest, -0.8169 % change on previous year, in 1988.
That places Germany 111th out of 121 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Germany, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.8808 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 0.2348 % change on previous year | -73.3% |
| 1963 | 0.241 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 1964 | 0.2474 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1965 | 0.253 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 1966 | 0.2596 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 1967 | 0.2662 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1968 | 0.2729 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1969 | 0.2787 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1970 | 0.2335 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 1971 | -0.2527 % change on previous year | -208.2% |
| 1972 | -0.249 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1973 | -0.244 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 1974 | -0.2401 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 1975 | -0.2357 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1976 | -0.2318 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1977 | -0.2266 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 1978 | -0.2227 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1979 | -0.2179 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1980 | -0.2138 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1981 | -0.211 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1982 | -0.3888 % change on previous year | +84.3% |
| 1983 | -0.5847 % change on previous year | +50.4% |
| 1984 | -0.6369 % change on previous year | +8.9% |
| 1985 | -0.2582 % change on previous year | -59.5% |
| 1986 | 0.3515 % change on previous year | -236.1% |
| 1987 | 3.21 % change on previous year | +812.1% |
| 1988 | -0.8169 % change on previous year | -125.5% |
| 1989 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -323.0% |
| 1990 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -37.2% |
| 1991 | 0.7743 % change on previous year | -32.3% |
| 1992 | 0.7074 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 1993 | 0.6546 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 1994 | 0.0994 % change on previous year | -84.8% |
| 1995 | -0.1061 % change on previous year | -206.7% |
| 1996 | -0.2241 % change on previous year | +111.3% |
| 1997 | -0.5185 % change on previous year | +131.3% |
| 1998 | -0.7264 % change on previous year | +40.1% |
| 1999 | -0.3594 % change on previous year | -50.5% |
| 2000 | 0.1395 % change on previous year | -138.8% |
| 2001 | 0.4711 % change on previous year | +237.8% |
| 2002 | 0.3365 % change on previous year | -28.6% |
| 2003 | 0.1663 % change on previous year | -50.6% |
| 2004 | 0.1162 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 2005 | 0.3084 % change on previous year | +165.3% |
| 2006 | 0.6935 % change on previous year | +124.9% |
| 2007 | 0.7182 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 0.5895 % change on previous year | -17.9% |
| 2009 | 0.5357 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 2010 | 0.4898 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 2011 | 0.4912 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 0.5178 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 0.5427 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 2014 | 0.5451 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 0.5921 % change on previous year | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 0.6413 % change on previous year | +8.3% |
| 2017 | 0.6442 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 0.647 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 0.4049 % change on previous year | -37.4% |
| 2020 | 0.4014 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 0.3587 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 2022 | 0.3014 % change on previous year | -16.0% |
| 2023 | 0.2425 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
| 2024 | 0.199 % change on previous year | -17.9% |
| 2025 | 0.1772 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.326 % change on previous year | 0.2348 % change on previous year | 0.8808 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | -0.1887 % change on previous year | -0.2527 % change on previous year | 0.2335 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2269 % change on previous year | -0.8169 % change on previous year | 3.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1445 % change on previous year | -0.7264 % change on previous year | 1.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4075 % change on previous year | 0.1162 % change on previous year | 0.7182 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5516 % change on previous year | 0.4049 % change on previous year | 0.647 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.28 % change on previous year | 0.1772 % change on previous year | 0.4014 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 108 Georgia 0.2351 % change on previous year compare
- 109 Russian Federation 0.1882 % change on previous year compare
- 110 Cuba 0.1779 % change on previous year compare
- 112 Serbia 0.1595 % change on previous year compare
- 113 Hungary 0.1039 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Poland 0.0433 % change on previous year compare
More urban development data for Germany
- Population in the largest city 5.2% (2025)
- Population density 238.35 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 8.81 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 8.11 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.0972 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 23.13 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 3.58 million (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 58.06 Tonnes (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 1,834 Hectares (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Germany?
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Germany was 0.1772 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 3.21 % change on previous year in 1987.
- What is the lowest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.8169 % change on previous year in 1988.
- How does Germany rank for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual?
- Germany ranks 111th out of 121 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.