Rural population, annual growth rate in Germany

Germany: Rural population, annual growth rate was -0.6813 % change on previous year in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
-0.6813 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 80.8%
World rank
154th
of 209 countries
All-time high
0.8327 % change on previous year
in 1990
All-time low
-2.01 % change on previous year
in 2011
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Rural population, annual growth rate in Germany, 1961–2025

-2-101196119932025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2025, rural population, annual growth rate in Germany stood at -0.6813 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 80.8% on the previous year and down 387.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, rural population, annual growth rate in Germany peaked at 0.8327 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -2.01 % change on previous year, in 2011.

That places Germany 154th out of 209 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -1.19 % change on previous year -1.56 % change on previous year -0.0943 % change on previous year 9
1970s -0.12 % change on previous year -0.546 % change on previous year 0.3101 % change on previous year 10
1980s 0.0274 % change on previous year -0.3972 % change on previous year 0.7422 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0.3796 % change on previous year -0.0318 % change on previous year 0.8327 % change on previous year 10
2000s -0.1207 % change on previous year -0.3977 % change on previous year 0.1039 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.3898 % change on previous year -2.01 % change on previous year 0.2371 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.6774 % change on previous year -0.8612 % change on previous year -0.3769 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 151 Argentina -0.6693 % change on previous year compare
  2. 152 Lesotho, Kingdom of -0.6715 % change on previous year compare
  3. 153 Fiji, Republic of -0.6777 % change on previous year compare
  4. 155 Gabon -0.6835 % change on previous year compare
  5. 156 San Marino, Republic of -0.7246 % change on previous year compare
  6. 157 Norway -0.7644 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 256 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is rural population, annual growth rate in Germany?
Rural population, annual growth rate in Germany was -0.6813 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 0.8327 % change on previous year in 1990.
What is the lowest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was -2.01 % change on previous year in 2011.
How does Germany rank for rural population, annual growth rate?
Germany ranks 154th out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
Is rural population, annual growth rate rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 387.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Rural population, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Rural population, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
256 places, 16,522 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.