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The Population Density in Germany (2018 - 2026, People per square kilometres)

  • The Population density in Germany attained a value of 238.55 People per square kilometres in 2021

  • The indicator recorded a historical growth (CAGR) of 0.13% between 2018 to 2021, and is expected to grow by...

  • GlobalData projects the figure to grow at a CAGR of ...

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The Population Density in Germany (2018 - 2026, People per square kilometres)

Published: Apr 2025
Source: GlobalData

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Population Density Overview of Germany 

Between 2015-2021, the population density in Germany was highest in the year 2021. The Population density reached 238.55 people per square kilometer in 2021. Between 2015 to 2021, the population density of Germany grew by 1.3%. On a year-on-year basis, the population density increased by 0.2% in 2021. 

Global Population Density Outlook 

Population density is defined as the number of persons per square kilometer of land area.  

With a population density of 19,737 people per square kilometer, Macao in China was the most densely inhabited country in the world in 2020. Monaco ranked second in terms of population density with 19,361 people per square kilometer. China and Monaco were the only two countries globally that had a population density of more than 10,000 people per square kilometer. Singapore was rated third in terms of population density with 8,019 people per square kilometer in 2020. Singapore is followed by Hong Kong and Gibraltar, with a population density of 7,126 and 3,369 people per square kilometer. China, Monaco, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Gibraltar form the top five most densely populated countries in the world.   

Factors Affecting the Population Density of a Country   

Population growth of a country depends on multiple physical factors including the terrain, climate, water supply, and soil. Birth rates, death rates, healthcare facilities, increasing urbanization, immigration & emigration rates, education, and other social & cultural aspects strongly affect the distribution and density of the population of any country. 

Most Populated Cities of Germany in 2021 

Germany has three cities, each with more than one million inhabitants, contributing to population growth. However, there are also small and medium-sized towns and communities that contribute to the total population. Nearly 100 cities in the country have more than 100,000 inhabitants, while more than 1,500 cities have more than 10,000 inhabitants. Germany has a total of 2,059 municipalities (as of early 2016). The city spans 16 federal states. The Free State of Bavaria is made up of more than 300 cities and municipalities, while Hamburg and Berlin each have one city, both of which are the two most populous cities in the country. 

 

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