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Germany vs UK Population
Germany has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 United Kingdom stood at roughly 72% of Germany’s Population; today the figure is about 83%.
| Year | Germany | United Kingdom | UK as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 72,814,900 | 52,400,000 | 72% |
| 1970 | 78,169,289 | 55,663,250 | 71% |
| 1980 | 78,288,576 | 56,314,216 | 72% |
| 1990 | 79,433,029 | 57,247,586 | 72% |
| 2000 | 82,211,508 | 58,892,514 | 72% |
| 2010 | 81,776,930 | 62,766,365 | 77% |
| 2020 | 83,160,871 | 66,740,000 | 80% |
| 2025 | 83,491,249 | 69,487,000 | 83% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Germany pass United Kingdom in Population?
It has not come to that. Germany has held the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Germany and United Kingdom compare today?
Germany is ahead: 83,491,249 against 69,487,000 — the trailing economy stands at about 83% 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: