Germany Working-Age Population
52.1M▼ −0.4M
Dec 2025 · Annual
Working-Age Population in Germany fell to 52.1M in Dec 2025 from 52.5M in Dec 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.1M | 52.5M | 56.0MDec 1997 | 48.9MDec 1961 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 60.2% | 59.0% | 60.2% | 43.8% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Population | 83.5M | 83.5M | 83.5M | 72.8M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Working-Age Population in Germany averaged 54.4M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 56.0M in Dec 1997 and a record low of 48.9M in Dec 1961. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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