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Germany vs Australia Population
Germany has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Australia stood at roughly 14% of Germany’s Population; today the figure is about 33%.
| Year | Germany | Australia | Australia as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 72,814,900 | 10,276,477 | 14% |
| 1970 | 78,169,289 | 12,507,000 | 16% |
| 1980 | 78,288,576 | 14,692,000 | 19% |
| 1990 | 79,433,029 | 17,065,128 | 21% |
| 2000 | 82,211,508 | 19,028,802 | 23% |
| 2010 | 81,776,930 | 22,031,750 | 27% |
| 2020 | 83,160,871 | 25,649,248 | 31% |
| 2025 | 83,491,249 | 27,614,411 | 33% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Germany pass Australia in Population?
It has not come to that. Germany has posted the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Germany and Australia compare today?
Germany is ahead: 83,491,249 against 27,614,411 — the trailing economy stands at about 33% of the leader.
Are these Population figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — people — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: