Total sample population in Germany

Germany: Total sample population was 80.85 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
80.85 million
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
14th
of 113 countries
All-time high
81.63 million
in 2005
All-time low
83,620
in 2002
Years of data
10
2002–2011

Total sample population in Germany, 2002–2011

020.0M40.0M60.0M80.0M2002200620112002: 83.6k2003: 83.7k2004: 83.7k2005: 81.6M2006: 81.6M2007: 81.5M2008: 81.4M2009: 81.1M2010: 80.9M2011: 80.8M

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

Germany recorded 80.85 million for total sample population in 2011.

That represents a change of up 96,582.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total sample population in Germany peaked at 81.63 million in 2005 and was at its lowest, 83,620, in 2002.

Germany ranks 14th of 113 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Total sample population in Germany, year by year

Annual values for Total sample population in Germany, 2002 to 2011.
Year Value Change
2002 83,620
2003 83,660 +0.0%
2004 83,651 -0.0%
2005 81.63 million +97488.2%
2006 81.58 million -0.1%
2007 81.45 million -0.2%
2008 81.36 million -0.1%
2009 81.09 million -0.3%
2010 80.85 million -0.3%
2011 80.85 million -0.0%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's 80.85 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.88 million, 10.3× the median. (40 countries reporting)
  • Germany's 80.85 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.79 million, 11.9× the median. (46 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 50.92 million 83,620 81.63 million 8
2010s 80.85 million 80.85 million 80.85 million 2

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 11 Philippines 108.07 million compare
  2. 12 Egypt 98.53 million compare
  3. 13 Ethiopia 98.04 million compare
  4. 15 Kazakhstan 72.63 million compare
  5. 16 Thailand 68.24 million compare
  6. 17 United Kingdom 64.73 million compare

See the full ranking of 113 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total sample population in Germany?
Total sample population in Germany was 80.85 million in 2011, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest total sample population recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 81.63 million in 2005.
What is the lowest total sample population recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 83,620 in 2002.
How does Germany rank for total sample population?
Germany ranks 14th out of 113 countries with data for 2011.
Is total sample population rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 96,582.1%. 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total sample population
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
113 places, 1,673 data points, 1970–2021
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