Total sample population, urban in Germany

Germany: Total sample population, urban was 68.95 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
68.95 million
Change on year
up 0.4%
World rank
10th
of 99 countries
All-time high
69.40 million
in 2007
All-time low
67,618
in 2002
Years of data
10
2002–2011

Total sample population, urban in Germany, 2002–2011

020.0M40.0M60.0M2002200620112002: 67.6k2003: 67.8k2004: 68.1k2005: 67.1M2006: 67.8M2007: 69.4M2008: 69.3M2009: 69.0M2010: 68.7M2011: 68.9M

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

In 2011, total sample population, urban in Germany stood at 68.95 million.

That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and up 101,865.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total sample population, urban in Germany peaked at 69.40 million in 2007 and was at its lowest, 67,618, in 2002.

Germany ranks 10th of 99 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Total sample population, urban in Germany, year by year

Annual values for Total sample population, urban in Germany, 2002 to 2011.
Year Value Change
2002 67,618 —
2003 67,839 +0.3%
2004 68,085 +0.4%
2005 67.13 million +98494.8%
2006 67.79 million +1.0%
2007 69.40 million +2.4%
2008 69.27 million -0.2%
2009 68.95 million -0.5%
2010 68.70 million -0.4%
2011 68.95 million +0.4%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's 68.95 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.79 million, 18.2× the median. (36 countries reporting)
  • Germany's 68.95 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.77 million, 18.3× the median. (42 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 42.84 million 67,618 69.40 million 8
2010s 68.82 million 68.70 million 68.95 million 2

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 7 Mexico 97.16 million compare
  2. 8 Pakistan 75.12 million compare
  3. 9 Nigeria 72.92 million compare
  4. 11 United Kingdom 55.05 million compare
  5. 12 Turkey 50.88 million compare
  6. 13 Philippines 48.34 million compare

See the full ranking of 99 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total sample population, urban in Germany?
Total sample population, urban in Germany was 68.95 million in 2011, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest total sample population, urban recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 69.40 million in 2007.
What is the lowest total sample population, urban recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 67,618 in 2002.
How does Germany rank for total sample population, urban?
Germany ranks 10th out of 99 countries with data for 2011.
Is total sample population, urban rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 101,865.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total sample population, urban. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total sample population, urban
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
99 places, 1,377 data points, 1970–2021
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