Latest News About Germany Population Drops

numbers contracted for the first time since 2020, with end-2025 population about 83.5 million, roughly 100,000 fewer than the previous year. immigration eased, and birth rates remained low. stats indicate migration of 220,000-260,000 in 2025, but this was insufficient to offset the birth deficit. aging trend pressures for Germany's economy and social policy. Sources indicate the shift and its implications for planning. Die Bevölkerung Deutschlands schrumpft erstmals seit Jahren amid continued migration. Der langfristige demografische Trend macht sich bemerkbar.