Germany Working-age population (15-64)
AnnualNot seasonally adjustedCode DE.POPWA.A.NSA
Latest52,952,171 Number2025
Previous53,109,702 Number2024
Year ago53,109,702 Number2024
Germany Working-age population (15-64) was 52,952,171 Number in 2025, down 0.3% from 2024.
That is the lowest reading since 2012.
Over the past ten years it has ranged from 52,952,171 Number (2025) to 53,994,380 Number (2016), averaging 53,499,170 Number.
Showing the full history (downsampled for display). Open the interactive chart to zoom and switch transforms.
Recent data
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 52,952,171 Number |
| 2024 | 53,109,702 Number |
| 2023 | 53,009,329 Number |
| 2022 | 53,193,690 Number |
| 2021 | 53,405,595 Number |
| 2020 | 53,684,770 Number |
| 2019 | 53,844,866 Number |
| 2018 | 53,910,881 Number |
| 2017 | 53,963,380 Number |
| 2016 | 53,994,380 Number |
| 2015 | 53,422,103 Number |
| 2014 | 53,272,221 Number |
| 2013 | 53,125,688 Number |
| 2012 | 52,951,462 Number |
| 2011 | 52,762,009 Number |
| 2010 | 53,877,881 Number |
| 2009 | 54,134,237 Number |
| 2008 | 54,417,397 Number |
| 2007 | 54,574,251 Number |
| 2006 | 54,918,049 Number |
| 2005 | 55,208,740 Number |
| 2004 | 55,509,566 Number |
| 2003 | 55,682,281 Number |
| 2002 | 55,755,743 Number |
Last 24 observations. The full history (66 observations) is available through the API.
Get Germany Working-age population (15-64) in your code or spreadsheet
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curl -H "X-API-Key: $MAKROGNOSIS_KEY" \
"https://makrognosis.robomacro.com/v1/series/DE.POPWA.A.NSA"
# Python
import requests
r = requests.get("https://makrognosis.robomacro.com/v1/series/DE.POPWA.A.NSA",
headers={"X-API-Key": KEY})
obs = r.json()["observations"]
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| Latest observation | 2025 |
|---|---|
| First observation | 1960 |
| Observations | 66 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Units | Number |
| Adjustment | Not seasonally adjusted |
| 10-year high | 53,994,380 Number (2016) |
| 10-year low | 52,952,171 Number (2025) |
| 10-year average | 53,499,170 Number |
| Source agency | Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union) |
| Makrognosis code | DE.POPWA.A.NSA |
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FAQ
- What is the current working-age population (15-64) in Germany?
- The latest reading is 52,952,171 Number for 2025, published by Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union).
- Where does this data come from?
- It is collected directly from Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code DE.POPWA.A.NSA.
Last updated 2026-10-22. Source: Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union). Original title: “DE - Working-age population (15-64) (Eurostat demo_pjanbroad)”.