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Germany vs Italy Population
Germany has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Italy stood at roughly 69% of Germany’s Population; today the figure is about 71%, and the pair was closest in 2012 (75%).
| Year | Germany | Italy | Italy as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 72,814,900 | 50,199,700 | 69% |
| 1970 | 78,169,289 | 53,821,850 | 69% |
| 1980 | 78,288,576 | 56,433,883 | 72% |
| 1990 | 79,433,029 | 56,719,240 | 71% |
| 2000 | 82,211,508 | 56,942,108 | 69% |
| 2010 | 81,776,930 | 59,819,407 | 73% |
| 2020 | 83,160,871 | 59,438,851 | 71% |
| 2025 | 83,491,249 | 58,915,656 | 71% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Germany pass Italy in Population?
It has not come to that. Germany has held the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Germany and Italy compare today?
Germany is ahead: 83,491,249 against 58,915,656 — the trailing economy stands at about 71% of the leader.
Are these Population figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — people — with no inflation restatement, no PPP conversion and no interpolation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: